The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India, has faced accusations of supporting the Khalistan movement in Punjab, a separatist movement seeking to create a separate country for Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. The movement was active in the 1980s and early 1990s and was responsible for several violent acts in Punjab.

Former Director General of Police in Punjab, KPS Gill, had criticized AAP for providing a platform to the "radical Sikh diaspora" seeking to create a base to operate. Gill had highlighted that the Khalistan supporters abroad were looking for an opportunity to return to Punjab and work on their separatist agenda, but their efforts had been unsuccessful until now. However, with AAP's presence in Punjab, that window has opened, leading to an influx of Khalistan supporters from foreign countries.

AAP has also faced allegations of promoting extremist groups like the Khalistan Liberation Force in Punjab. In 2017, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was accused of staying at a KLF extremist Gurwinder Singh's residence. Additionally, former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas had accused Kejriwal of supporting separatists and claimed that Kejriwal had expressed his desire to either become Chief Minister of Punjab or the first Prime Minister of an independent Khalistan.

The party has also faced criticism for its handling of law and order in Punjab, with instances of violence by supporters of pro-Khalistan leaders going unchecked. Some have accused the Punjab Police of surrendering to the demands of Khalistani leaders and failing to take strong action against them.

In summary, AAP has been accused of providing support to the Khalistan movement in Punjab, promoting extremist groups, and mishandling law and order in the state. These allegations have raised concerns about the party's agenda and commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

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