In Punjab, Congress Grapples with Fallout from Khaira’s "Anti-Migrant" Stand
In a recent turn of events, Congress candidate Sukhpal Singh Khaira's call for a law in Punjab, akin to Himachal Pradesh, has sparked a heated debate. The proposed law would impose restrictions on migrants, barring them from land ownership, voting rights, and government employment unless they meet certain state-defined criteria. This stance has not only drawn criticism from political rivals but has also ignited a broader discourse on migrant rights and state policies. Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Congress's Lok Sabha candidate from Sangrur while campaigning in Lehragaga constituency on Tuesday. Khaira's remarks, made during a rally in the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency, have garnered significant attention, prompting responses from key political figures. While the ruling AAP and BJP have condemned Khaira's proposal, the Congress has attempted to distance itself, labeling it as Khaira's personal viewpoint. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, without directly naming Khaira, critici...