Who is Lakha Sidhana and his role in Red Fort violence

The manner in which the violence unfolded at the Red Fort during the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has surprised all including farmer leaders and unions, who were busy to ensure that their tractor rally passes off peacefully. Yet due to the violence names have come out including that of gangster-turned-politician Lakha Sidhana. Who is this person?

New Delhi: There are multiple dimensions to the reactions on the violence at the Red Fort. These reactions are coming from different directions. The manner in which the violence unfolded at the Red Fort during the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has surprised all including farmer leaders and unions, who were busy to ensure that their tractor rally passes off peacefully.

Many claim that the farmer agitation, which has been going on for almost two months now, has been hurt due to the incident at the Red Fort. The name of all the people, accused of fomenting violence, is coming out and one of the names, which has come out so prominently is of Lakha Sidhana, a resident of Punjab. Lakha Sidhana has been named in the world of crime as well and later he tried his hand in politics and then joined the farmer’s protest while doing social service.

It is worth mentioning that Lakha Sidhana is a resident of Bathinda, Punjab. In his early days, he was a good player of Kabaddi. According to information, he has also studied well and is a Post Graduate. Lakha Sidhana has also been charged with serious crimes like murder, attempt to murder. According to the information, a case has also been registered against him under the Arms Act and for all these cases, he has been sentenced for several years but due to lack of evidence in most of the cases he has been acquitted.

Lakha Sidhana shot into the limelight when he threw soot on the signboard on the National Highway. In fact, Lakha’s song ‘Punjab’ is all about demanding the use of only Punjabi language instead of English signboard in Punjab. Lakha Sidhana continues to make efforts to position himself as a champion of Punjab’s cause and he has also joined many social causes. For the past few years, Sidhana has also been struggling to save the Punjabi language by joining with the Punjabi Satkar Committee. In addition to this, he is trying to connect with the youths of Punjab on a large scale.

Not only this, Lakha Sidhana has also tried his hand in politics. The Punjab People’s Party was formed by the present Finance Minister of Punjab Manpreet Singh Badal and he contested the poll from Rampura assembly constituency, although he lost the election and he even lost his deposit. During the election, he was also fired upon. Lakha keeps his views in front of the youths through social media platforms and has often indulged in accusing senior leaders of Punjab to stay in the limelight.