Radical Preacher Amritpal Singh Misses Oath-Taking in Parliament Amid Detention

Radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP-elect Amritpal Singh could not take his oath as he is detained in an Assam jail under the National Security Act. Despite his request for temporary release, he remains in custody. Twelve other MP-elects from Punjab took their oaths in Parliament on Tuesday.

Radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP-elect Amritpal Singh, currently in detention in Assam under the National Security Act, was unable to take his parliamentary oath.

Twelve other MP-elects from Punjab were sworn in on Tuesday, while Singh, who had requested a temporary release, was absent. Singh garnered 404,430 votes, defeating Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira by 197,120 votes.

Singh's detention was extended by a year from April 23 after being arrested following a lengthy manhunt. His father has not received any information on the government's response to the request for temporary release.

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