Sukhpal Khaira Skips Women’s Commission Appearance: Son Represents as Lawyer

March 12, 2026 3:34 PM

Sukhpal Khaira Skips Women’s Commission Appearance: Son Represents as Lawyer

Chandigarh/Mohali: March 12, 2026
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira failed to appear personally before Punjab State Women Commission over alleged derogatory remarks about women. His son and lawyer Mahitaab Singh Khaira attended instead, submitting legal response at commission office.

Controversy Origin

Row stemmed from Khaira’s social media comment criticizing Punjab govt’s ₹1,000 monthly aid to women under ‘Mukh Mantri Mavan Dhiyan da Satkar Scheme.’ Commission took suo moto notice, deeming it insult to women’s dignity; ordered personal appearance today for clarification.

Chairperson emphasized no tolerance for vulgar language against women in political rhetoric.

Assembly Fallout

Issue rocked Punjab Assembly budget session—censure motion passed against Khaira, referred to Privileges Committee amid uproar. With govt taking hard line in House and Khaira’s no-show at commission, all eyes on next steps from panel.