Punjab Politics Around Bhagat Singh Statue

Punjab BJP leaders protested against the delayed unveiling of Bhagat Singh’s 30-foot statue at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. Installed four months ago at Nishan-E-Inquilab Plaza, the statue remains covered. BJP vice-president Subhash Sharma issued an ultimatum, threatening to inaugurate it if not unveiled within 72 hours. The delay, attributed to the model code of conduct during elections, pushed the unveiling to a tentative date of December 3, pending the chief minister’s availability.

Sharma criticized the AAP government for neglecting the issue and thanked the central government for renaming the airport after Bhagat Singh. The Rs 642.4 lakh project, completed by September 20, included a gunmetal statue approved by CM Bhagwant Mann. 

Heated exchanges occurred between protesters and police, who cited security concerns. Sharma accused the government of failing Punjab's youth by delaying recognition of the martyr.