Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Election Rigging Audio in Punjab: Akali Dal Claims, Police Deny

Dec 04, 2025 05:12 pm CST

A political storm has erupted in Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal shares an alleged leaked audio recording suggesting a conspiracy to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations for upcoming local elections. While Badal calls it a "democracy being subverted," Patiala Police firmly deny the authenticity of the recording, claiming it's AI-generated and created with malicious intent during the sensitive electoral period.