Sisodia’s ‘saam, daam, dand, bhed’ remark to win Punjab polls triggers uproar

A video has been posted by opposition leaders on their social media handles in which Sisodia is purportedly heard saying, “2027 assembly elections, ke chunav jitvane ke liye saam, daam, dand, bhed, sach, jhooth, question, answer, ladai, jhagra, jo karna padega, karenge. Taiyaar hain?” Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was also present at the event. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday wrote a letter to the Election Commission demanding action against Sisodia. Jakhar alleged the AAP leader advocates winning elections “by hook or by crook,” promoting undemocratic methods and violating laws.

In his letter, Jakhar said these remarks mock the values of peace, freedom and integrity and clearly indicate the AAP’s intention to “undermine” the democratic process.