Sardar Pargat Singh strongly condemns the lathi-charge and use of water cannons against teachers; terms it proof of the Bhagwant Mann government’s dictatorial approach

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Sardar Pargat Singh has strongly condemned the brutal use of force by the police against computer teachers who were protesting peacefully in Sangrur to press for their legitimate demands. He stated that the use of water cannons against teachers—who are seeking the regularization of their services—reflects the dictatorial and insensitive nature of the Bhagwant Mann government. In a democracy, every citizen has the right to raise their voice for their demands, yet the Punjab government is deploying police power to suppress that very voice.

Sardar Pargat Singh noted that it is deeply concerning that a teacher, Kuldeep Singh, sustained three fractures in his leg during the police action, while a female teacher suffered a serious eye injury. Teachers, who shape the future of the nation and society, are now forced to take to the streets to fight for their own rights. The government must explain why such inhumane treatment is being meted out to teachers who are merely asking for what is rightfully theirs.

He demanded that the government immediately cover all medical expenses for the injured and provide appropriate compensation. Furthermore, he called for strict action against the police and administrative officials responsible for this incident.

He emphasized that all legitimate demands of the teachers—including the regularization of their services—should be addressed through dialogue, not through the use of police force. The Bhagwant Mann government should remember that while voices may be suppressed through the exercise of power, the struggle for people’s rights cannot be extinguished.