Amritsar: The Akali Dal ‘Waris Punjab De’ has formally announced that the cremation of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s grandmother, Charan Kaur, has been postponed until he is granted parole.
Manpreet Singh Ayali, MLA from Dakha and a prominent leader of the party, confirmed the decision.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Ayali said the cremation would not take place until Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail, receives parole.
“It has been unanimously decided that the mortal remains will not be cremated. We appeal to the state and central governments, as well as the judiciary, to allow Amritpal to join his family and perform his grandmother’s last rites,” Ayali said.
Ayali questions denial of parole
Ayali said Amritpal was an elected Member of Parliament who had been chosen by the people of his constituency.
He questioned why a leader elected by his constituents could not be granted relief to attend his grandmother’s last rites, while a controversial dera chief facing allegations of murder and rape had repeatedly been granted parole and furlough.
Charan Kaur, 87, died on November 8 after a prolonged illness.
