The Congress on Saturday dismissed allegations by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal that it was encouraging radical elements in Punjab.
Badal accused the Congress of encouraging secessionist elements to create disturbances in the state.
Senior Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh held a press conference and said the Akali Dal leader was trying to hide "failure of his own government to maintain law and order".
Amarinder Singh said that 12,000 acres of cotton crop in the state was destroyed due to supply of "spurious seeds and pesticides".
He said many farmers had committed suicide and youth were without jobs.
Meanwhile, Badal met President Pranab Mukherjee and said the Congress was in league with "secessionist forces" in Punjab and should be declared an "anti-national party".
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app