During a rally in Patiala, Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal (president of the Shiromani Akali Dal) accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of betraying the people of Punjab. He stated that AAP ministers would be held accountable for corruption and would not escape justice after the upcoming 2024 Punjab assembly elections. Badal challenged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to engage with villagers without heavy security, asserting that the public would respond to his leadership. He urged Punjabis to unite under the SAD to protect the state from corruption. Badal also promised significant reforms, including job opportunities exclusively for Punjabis, financial support for youth, and the establishment of a World Skill University. He criticized the Congress party for its lack of achievements during its 25 years in power in Punjab and vowed to revoke false FIRs against SAD members, ensuring justice for those wrongfully accused.