Punjab Kesari Alleges Raids by Punjab AAP Government; Opposition Condemns Actions

The Punjab Kesari newspaper group has accused the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of targeting it through multiple raids on its presses and a hotel, alleging misuse of state machinery to intimidate the press following critical reports on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. The group claims these actions began after an October 31 article about Kejriwal's stay in state accommodation. The Punjab government denies these allegations, stating the raids were lawful responses to violations. Opposition parties BJP, Congress, and SAD have condemned the raids as attacks on media freedom.