LdhiAn altercation involving a ruling Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker and a commercial truck driver has triggered fierce opposition criticism in Punjab, highlighting political vulnerabilities for the state administration ahead of upcoming elections.Footage circulating online appears to show Ludhiana South MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina intercepting a tipper truck on the Daba-Lohara Road accompanied by security personnel. The video depicts Chhina opening the cab door, after which the driver exits and an physical strike appears to occur, followed by a heated verbal exchange.The incident prompted a brief demonstration by the driver and local supporters outside the area, where the driver told local media that the lawmaker slapped him. Police subsequently cited the driver for illegal parking before releasing him.Chhina denied striking the worker, characterizing the encounter as an effort to resolve local traffic hazards.
