In a recent turn of events, radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP-elect Amritpal Singh was unable to take oath as a member of Parliament due to his detention under the National Security Act in Assam.
Despite this, twelve other MP-elects from Punjab were successfully administered the oath in Parliament, leaving Singh absent from the proceedings.
Singh, who wrote to the Punjab government requesting temporary release for the oath-taking ceremony, remains in jail along with nine associates.
His detention, extended recently by the Punjab government, was issued just a day before the Lok Sabha election results were declared.
Singh, known for his association with ‘Waris Punjab De’, had a significant victory in the elections, defeating the Congress candidate by a large margin.
Despite his absence, Singh’s family awaits a response from the government regarding his plea for temporary release to fulfill his parliamentary duties.
His history of criminal cases, escape from police custody, and connections to Khalistani militancy add complexity to his current situation.
Singh’s aspirations to serve as an MP are in limbo as his legal battles continue, highlighting the challenges of balancing political ambitions with legal troubles.
Published 25 June 2024, 15:33 IST