Barnala, Jan. 8 -- Local Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders have accused Bhadaur MLA Labh Singh Ugoke of political vendetta after Gagandeep Singh, sarpanch of Nainewala village, was suspended over allegations of illegal mining.

Singh has won zila parishad and block samiti elections from the Akali Dal. He claimed that the MLA used the block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) to file fabricated reports leading to the appointment of an administrator in the village and also alleged police pressure.

The suspension has sparked backlash from local Akali Dal leadership, with halka in-charge Satnam Singh Rahi stating that the sarpanch was suspended on allegations of illegal mining despite the fact that Nainewala village has no mining source...