Episode no 2 This interview was conducted on 17 April 2022 with Sukhpal Singh Khaira. At the beginning of the interview, when Sukhpal Khaira was clearly asked about his personality, he said that he inherited the style of politics from his father. Like fearlessnes, honesty,self respect, fighting against oppression and good moral values. Khaira said that of course politics nowadays is a mind game but he always take decisions from the heart. And since 1997 till date, despite many difficulties and struggles, he has earned respect. When interviewer asked if there was any loss because of differences with party members, he said that he has always spoken his mind frankly due to which he was opposed. He also said that the use of money in AAP party is less but flattery is very common. He said that he can respect someone but cannot bow down to anyone. Khaira said that he had never entered into an agreement with the Badals. Commenting on the schemes of the present government, Khaira said that instead of giving everything free to the people, they should be educated and given employment. Talking about the relationship between Bhagwant Mann and the AAP, Khaira said that Bhagwant Mann should take his own decisions regarding Punjab and Delhi’s interference should be stopped in punjab. When the journalist asked him that frequently changing parties can reduce credibility, Khaira said that people believe in him, so no matter which party he goes to, he wins. Lastly when interviewer were asked him about the soft corner he has for Shiromani Akali Dal he said that their ancestors had done lot for their Punjab so he respect that. Apart from this, he shared many things in the interview.
-kulwinder kaur bajwa