Anandpur Sahib AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang has put his own party's Punjab government in a tight spot by openly criticising the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). Kang said the authority has become a den of corruption and announced he would lead a protest against corrupt officers on Thursday.
The MP is upset over what he calls "selective" demolition of shops by GMADA in Saini Majra village of Mohali. According to The Tribune, Kang said, "GMADA lutt da kender ban gaya hai…" — meaning GMADA has become a centre of loot.
Kang's History of Speaking Against His Own Government
This is not the first time Kang has raised his voice against his own party's government. A few months ago, when seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined the BJP, Kang blamed the centralisation of power and lack of internal dialogue in the party for that situation.
On two other occasions, Kang criticised the Punjab Police action against protesting farmers in Bathinda. He also raised questions about illegal sand mining in the state, as reported by The Tribune.
What This Means for AAP in Punjab
Kang's public criticism puts the AAP government in an awkward position. An MP from the ruling party openly calling a state authority corrupt is a significant development. It shows internal disagreement within the party ranks.
The MP's decision to lead a protest against GMADA officers adds pressure on the state government. The government now faces a choice — either address Kang's concerns or risk looking like it is ignoring corruption charges from its own party member.
"GMADA lutt da kender ban gaya hai…" — Malvinder Singh Kang, AAP MP
Our Take: Internal Criticism Is Healthy, But Timing Matters
In our view, Kang's stand is a double-edged sword for AAP. On one hand, it shows the party allows internal dissent — a healthy sign for democracy. An MP who speaks against wrongdoing, even in his own government, deserves credit for courage.
On the other hand, this public criticism weakens the party's image. When a ruling party MP calls a government authority a "den of corruption," voters may question the government's commitment to clean governance — a core promise AAP made in Punjab.
The real test now is how the AAP government responds. If it acts on Kang's allegations and cleans up GMADA, this could turn into a positive story. If it ignores the MP or tries to silence him, it will only confirm the public's doubts. Kang's protest on Thursday will show whether this is genuine reform or just political posturing.
For the people of Mohali, the key question is simple: will the demolitions happen fairly, or will some shops be spared while others are destroyed? That answer will decide whether Kang's protest was justified or just another political drama.
