Balkaur Singh, father of Sidhu Moose Wala, to contest 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Mansa
Chandigarh: Balkaur Singh, father of the late Punjabi singer and politician Sidhu Moose Wala, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from the Mansa constituency.
Speaking at the Congress-led 'Samvidhan Bachao Rally' in Mansa, Singh declared that his decision was motivated by an unyielding quest for justice for his son, who was shot dead on May 29, 2022. The announcement comes just ahead of the third anniversary of Moose Wala’s assassination, which remains a source of public outrage and controversy.
"My son was the pride of Punjab. But even after nearly three years, justice remains elusive," Singh told reporters. "I will contest from Mansa in 2027 to strengthen this fight from within the system."
Singh has squarely blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government for the lack of progress in the investigation. He alleged that those responsible for his son's murder have been shielded by the administration and slammed the state government for the deteriorating law and order situation.
Particularly scathing in his remarks against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Singh questioned the failure to apprehend Goldy Brar, the alleged mastermind behind Moose Wala’s killing. "Murders are happening in broad daylight. What kind of justice system is this?" he asked, referring to the increasing frequency of violent crimes in the state.
The Mansa constituency, already symbolically charged due to Moose Wala's 2022 electoral bid under the Congress banner, is now back in the political spotlight. Though Moose Wala lost the 2022 election from Mansa, his father’s candidature is being seen as both an emotional and strategic move by the Congress.
Congress Punjab President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring extended full support to Singh, calling the decision a “courageous step” that reflects a family’s deep-rooted desire for justice and reform.
Public reactions to Singh’s announcement have been mixed. While many on social media hailed his resolve, others accused him of politicizing his son's legacy. Singh and his wife, Charan Kaur, who recently welcomed a child through IVF, remain active in public life.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
