Chandigarh: Congress Women Protesting AAP Detained by Police, Raja Warring’s Daughter Ekam Warring Also Involved
Chandigarh: March 8, 2026
Chaos erupted in Chandigarh on International Women’s Day when Congress women protesting Punjab government were detained by Chandigarh Police. Led by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring’s daughter Ekam Warring, protesters demanded fulfillment of AAP’s unkept promise of ₹1,000 monthly aid to women.
Ekam Warring slammed government pre-arrest: AAP promised every Punjab woman ₹1,000/month during elections—unfulfilled for 4 years. Claimed women owed ₹48,000 each by now. Said they came peacefully but police forcibly detained them.
Police claims action to control situation. Protesters vow to continue struggle till promise met. Incident coincides with AAP’s budget announcing new women schemes on Women’s Day—political atmosphere highly charged.