Defamation case filed against Swati Maliwal in Moga

A defamation case filed by Amandeep Kaur Arora against Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal came up for hearing in a court in Punjab’s Moga on Tuesday, with the legislator appearing before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) court of Ashima Sharma to present her submissions.

The case pertains to an alleged remark made by Maliwal against Punjab legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party, in which she reportedly referred to them using the expression “sheep and goats”, triggering a political controversy in the state.

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Maliwal, who recently parted ways with the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has faced criticism from Punjab AAP leaders over the alleged statement.

Speaking to the media after the court proceedings, MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora said derogatory remarks against elected representatives chosen through a democratic process were unacceptable. She stated that such comments not only insult legislators but also disrespect the voters who elected them.

“It is not just an insult to MLAs, but also to the people who voted for them. Such objectionable language cannot be encouraged in society,” Arora said, adding that she had approached the court through legal channels to seek action in the matter.

The MLA further said the process of issuing notice to Swati Maliwal would now move forward in accordance with court procedure.

The case has intensified political discussions in Punjab, with indications that the controversy may further escalate in the coming days.