# AAP, BJP clash over Rs 100 crore Guru Ravidas centre in Punjab 2026-08-09T12:40:13+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A proposed Guru Ravidas centre at Naugajan village in Punjab has sparked a fresh political row between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Dalit votes. The centre, spread over around 10.5 acres, is estimated to cost about Rs 100 crore and will have a research and study facility focusing on the life and teachings of Guru Ravidas. NDTV reports the project has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing rivalry between the two parties, with each accusing the other of exploiting Dalit sentiments for political gain. The AAP government in Punjab has defended the project as a tribute to the saint, while the BJP has alleged it is a vote-bank exercise ahead of elections. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: AAP, BJP, Dalit votes, Guru Ravidas, politics, Punjab Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aap-bjp-clash-over-rs-100-crore-guru-ravidas-centre-in-punjab/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aap-bjp-clash-over-rs-100-crore-guru-ravidas-centre-in-punjab/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.