Ashwani Sharma, the Punjab BJP president, accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of engaging in 'open hooliganism' during recent protests against the Enforcement Directorate's actions. Sharma specifically pointed to an incident in Balachaur, Nawanshahr district, where he alleged that AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi and supporters attacked BJP leaders and vandalized property while police looked on. He questioned AAP's integrity, claiming the party has allowed corrupt leaders to join and now permits violence against political opponents. Sharma emphasized that while protests are a democratic right, the violence and intimidation exhibited by AAP are unacceptable. He demanded immediate police action against those involved in the Balachaur incident and criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly politicizing law enforcement. Sharma also highlighted AAP's contradictory stance on corruption investigations, urging the party to provide evidence for claims linking BJP to Pakistan's ISI instead of making unfounded allegations. The BJP leader reaffirmed that the party would not be cowed by AAP's aggressive tactics.