BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video clip of two allegedly intoxicated men with the caption that Punjab’s youth deserved better, but was called out for it by AAP leaders and Punjab Police who said it was from Rajasthan and he was peddling BJP's lies.

The purported video showed two men standing in a weird motionless state on a road.

Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Singh on Monday (August 10, 2026) night shared the video on X, and wrote "very sad to see the situation of Punjab".

"Punjab and its youth deserve better. This issue needs honesty, accountability, and urgent action - not denial," said Mr. Singh on X.

"What have the governments done to Punjab and its Punjabi youth? Where have they brought Punjab to? The Punjab that was once known for its high spirits, courage and bravery, today that same Punjab's youth has been engulfed by drugs. There is still time - save my Punjab," said Mr. Singh who quit AAP and joined the BJP in April.

Mr. Singh came under attack from Mr. Kejriwal and Punjab Ministers for sharing the purported video.

Mr. Kejriwal said, "Many BJP people spread this lie together yesterday. Did the order come from the PMO? Does the PMO spread lies in the country?" Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur slammed Singh over the video, saying, "Look at the desperation to please his political bosses. He is sharing a video from Rajasthan and lying that it is from Punjab.

"You will do anything for 'BJP ki dalali', even if it means ruining Punjab's image. The people of Punjab will never forgive you for this," she said on X.

Another Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh alleged that it was the BJP's standard "modus operandi to manufacture lies and use sell-outs like Mr. Singh to constantly defame Punjab".

"This video is from Rajasthan, but he lies to ruin the image of the state that gave him his entire career. Punjabis see right through this dirty propaganda," he said.

Punjab Police, which tagged MP Harbhajan Singh, also claimed that the purported video was from Rajasthan.

"The video being circulated is from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan - not Punjab. We urge users and social media accounts to verify the facts and location before posting misleading content or tagging Punjab Police. Responsible sharing matters. @harbhajan_singh," it said in a post on X.

Published - August 11, 2026 02:12 pm IST