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BJP Burns Scarecrow in Sunam, Patiala District
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest in Sunam, Patiala, by burning a scarecrow, drawing attention to local political tensions.
Patiala, Punjab – On Monday, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gathered in the town of Sunam and set fire to a life-sized scarecrow during a public demonstration. The act, described by party workers as a symbolic gesture, was intended to convey their displeasure over recent local issues, though specific grievances were not detailed in the statement released after the event.
Local authorities arrived promptly to control the situation and ensure that the burning did not spread to nearby properties. No injuries were reported, and the police recorded the incident as a public order violation. The BJP spokesperson reiterated that the demonstration was peaceful and that the scarecrow represented a political opponent, but declined to name the individual.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some users condemning the act as inflammatory, while others view it as a legitimate form of protest. Law enforcement officials have indicated that an investigation will be launched to determine whether any legal provisions were breached during the demonstration.
The BJP has not announced any further actions following the event, but the episode adds to a series of recent political confrontations in Punjab's districts, where parties are increasingly resorting to visual symbols to communicate dissent.
Local authorities arrived promptly to control the situation and ensure that the burning did not spread to nearby properties. No injuries were reported, and the police recorded the incident as a public order violation. The BJP spokesperson reiterated that the demonstration was peaceful and that the scarecrow represented a political opponent, but declined to name the individual.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some users condemning the act as inflammatory, while others view it as a legitimate form of protest. Law enforcement officials have indicated that an investigation will be launched to determine whether any legal provisions were breached during the demonstration.
The BJP has not announced any further actions following the event, but the episode adds to a series of recent political confrontations in Punjab's districts, where parties are increasingly resorting to visual symbols to communicate dissent.