Punjab Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Akali Dal committed to follow principles of Parkash Badal, says Sukhbir Badal
Chandigarh, April 25: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday said the party was committed to following the principles laid down by late party chief and former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and that he would not flinch from making any sacrifice to ensure there was no fissure in communal harmony in Punjab.
BJP accusing Punjab govt of 'tax terrorism' laughable: AAP
Chandigarh, April 22: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab spokesperson Neel Garg on Tuesday slammed the BJP for its baseless allegations against the Punjab government’s taxation policies.
Punjab govt 'looting' traders, says BJP
Chandigarh, April 22: The BJP blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Tuesday for "looting" traders in the state to cover expenses of its leaders in Delhi.
People in Punjab now look to PM Modi for development, says Haryana CM
Chandigarh, April 20: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said in the past 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has elevated India's standing on the global stage and given the nation a new identity.
Punjab minister seeks restoration of Nangal's lost grandeur
Chandigarh, April 19: To restore Nangal’s lost grandeur and improve the life of residents of the town, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday called on Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here and demanded revitalisation of the city built around the iconic Bhakra Nangal Dam.
Punjab and Haryana HC grants interim protection to Bajwa over grenades' comment
Chandigarh, April 16: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in an interim order, on Wednesday asked the Punjab government not to take "coercive" action against Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa till April 22.
Whoever tries to violate law and order, will be severely punished: Punjab Minister
Chandigarh, April 16: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema warned on Tuesday that any individual attempting to violate the law and order of Punjab will be punished. His warning came in the wake of the controversial statement of the Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa, who claimed that 50 bombs have reached Punjab.
AAP, Congress pushing Punjab to brink of chaos, says BJP leader Jakhar
Chandigarh, April 15: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday castigated Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Partap Bajwa for pushing the state to the brink of chaos by exhibiting cheap politics over a sensitive issue.
Akali Dal ridicules Punjab AAP for staging protest at police station
Chandigarh, April 15: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Tuesday ridiculed Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President and Cabinet minister Aman Arora for staging a dharna in front of a police station to demand action against Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, saying if AAP functionaries had to resort to such tactics then the common man could not hope for any justice.
AAP stages protest in Mohali, slams Congress leader Bajwa's remarks on 50 grenades
Chandigarh, April 15: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a massive protest in Mohali, near here, condemning Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s inflammatory remarks that threaten to disrupt Punjab's peace and harmony.
Political vendetta against Bajwa, says Punjab Congress leaders
Chandigarh, April 15: Lashing out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over political vendetta, Congress leaders accompanied Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa to Mohali police station where he was summonned in connection with a case registered against him over his remark that 50 bombs had been sneaked into the state, out of which 18 had exploded and 32 are still there.
Where are the bombs?: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Bajwa over remarks, says law will take its course
Sangrur, April 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday responded strongly to remarks made by Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing him of spreading fear and undermining the state's law enforcement agencies.
Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in 'threat politics'
Chandigarh, April 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday warned the leaders of opposition parties to refrain from indulging in politics of threat and terror as people will never tolerate their divisive and mischievous attitude.
Punjab CM targeting opposition leaders instead of controlling law and order situation: Akali Dal
Amritsar, April 14: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday said Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is targeting Opposition leaders instead of controlling the law and order situation and the latest attack on the petrol pump of Shiromani committee member Jodh Singh Samra proved that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wanted to eliminate them.
'If policemen aren't safe, who is?' Cong slams Punjab govt over law and order
New Delhi, April 14: Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera, on Monday while addressing the media during the 'Save Constitution' rally in Amritsar, raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
Punjab LoP Bajwa seeks more time to appear before police over grenade remark
Chandigarh, April 14: A day after he was booked, Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Bajwa on Monday expressed his inability to appear before the Cyber Crime police station in Mohali, near here, on Monday. Through his counsel, he sought time till 2 p.m. on Tuesday to appear before the police.
Police questions Punjab LoP over '50 hand grenades smuggled' remark
Chandigarh, April 13: Punjab Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa, was questioned by the Punjab Police on Sunday over his purported remark that “50 hand grenades have been smuggled into the state, of which 18 have exploded.”
Punjab: War of words erupt over LoP's '50 bombs landed, 18 exploded' remarks
Chandigarh, April 13: A war of words erupted in Punjab between Congress and AAP on Sunday over the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Pratap Singh Bajwa’s, ‘50 bombs have reached Punjab, of which 18 have exploded’, remarks.
Sukhbir Badal to head Akali Dal for fourth time despite facing disenchantment
Amritsar, April 12: Despite facing disenchantment within the party, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which is at the lowest ebb in Punjab politics, on Saturday re-elected former party chief Sukhbir Badal as its president for the fourth time at its organisational poll held at Teja Singh Samundari Hall here.
Sukhbir Badal re-elected as Shiromani Akali Dal President amid party revival push
Amritsar, April 12: In a decisive move to stabilise and revive the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as the party President during a key meeting held at the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) headquarters in Amritsar on Saturday.
Congress working to strengthen party at grassroots: Bhupesh Baghel
Chandigarh, April 11: Congress General Secretary and in-charge of Punjab affairs, Bhupesh Baghel, on Friday said the party had already started working on strengthening the organisation across the country, and the same thing was being done in Punjab.
NSA detention ends for Papalpreet Singh, family members say he only tried to stop drug abuse
Amritsar, April 11: After his two-year-long detention ended at Assam's Dibrugarh jail, Punjab Police took custody of Papalpreet Singh, an associate of Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De head, Amritpal Singh, on Wednesday. Papalpreet has also been brought back to Amritsar.
AAP's inefficiency harms health, education in Punjab: Cong leader Bajwa
Chandigarh, April 10: Calling the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government the government of advertisements, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday flayed the government for its inefficiency to perform in health and education sectors.
Congress's complaint to EC is a desperate attempt: Akali Dal
Chandigarh, April 10: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday said Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa had urged the Election Commission to suspend the organisational elections of the party on the directions of “his bosses Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in league with the rebel Akali faction”.
Punjab BJP chief writes to Governor, accuses CM of 'political espionage'
Chandigarh, April 10: Punjab BJP President Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Thursday wrote a letter to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, raising questions over what he described as a grave constitutional breach and institutional abuse by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Punjab govt has failed to check disruptive forces, says BJP leader Chugh
Chandigarh, April 8: BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Tuesday said the Bhagwant Mann government has completely failed to check subversive and disruptive forces which have ushered in a “grenade culture” in Punjab.
Akali Dal slams Punjab govt for spending Rs 35 crore on installing 25,000 plaques in schools
Chandigarh, April 7: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday said the Aam Aadmi Party government's decision to spend Rs 35 crore in installing 25,000 plaques for minor projects in Punjab government schools and conduct functions to unveil them was a scam in the making.
Kejriwal urges youth in Punjab to support war against drugs
Ludhiana, April 2: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called upon the youth to support a decisive war against the drug menace until Punjab is made drug-free.
AAP to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill, says Punjab CM
Malerkotla: , March 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the government will oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill moved by the BJP-led NDA government tooth and nail.
Punjab budget neither has substance nor vision: Congress
Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said the state Budget presented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had neither substance nor vision.
AAP MLA's Pak remark leaves Punjab govt red-faced; criticism mounts
Chandigarh, March 26: A legislator of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab stirred a major controversy as he stated that the 'step-motherly' treatment by the state government was making Moga district as well as his constituency residents 'feel like living in Pakistan'.
Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag
New Delhi, March 26: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as “Udta Punjab” during their respective tenures.
AAP govt in Punjab committed to eradicating drugs from state: Manish Sisodia
Chandigarh, March 25: AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia emphasised the party's commitment to making the state drug-free, accelerating development, and fulfilling the promises made to the people.
After tehsildars, 191 police station clerks transferred in Punjab: Minister
Chandigarh, March 24: After the recent mass transfers of tehsildars, the Punjab government has now transferred 191 police clerks across various police stations, state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Monday.
Punjab Congress chief's posers to CM Mann on jailed MP Amritpal
Chandigarh, March 23: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as who was actually running Punjab.
Will oppose unfair, faulty, undemocratic delimitation, says Punjab CM
Chennai, March 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced his state will vehemently oppose the "unfair, faulty, and undemocratic delimitation" being done by the BJP-led Union government "to muzzle the voice of the opposition parties".
'Raghav Chadha left Punjab in-charge role in 2022 after appointment as state advisor, no removal'
New Delhi, March 21: The appointment as Punjab in-charge of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and senior AAP leader, Manish Sisodia, on Friday led to discussions about Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha being relieved of his responsibilities in the state.
Will meet Governor today...: Punjab Congress LoP protests against State govt on issue of removal of farmers
Chandigarh, March 21: Punjab Congress MLAs, including the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday, protested against the State government on the issue of removal of farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri Border and Shambhu Border and other issues.
Bhagwant Mann has used, abused and humiliated farmers for votes: Sunil Jhakhar
Chandigarh, March 20: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the farmers' protest at Punjab's Shambhu and Khanauri borders was orchestrated at AAP leader's behest to serve his political interests.
Congress slams Mann govt over farmer leaders' detention, calls it betrayal
Chandigarh, March 20: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday, lashed out at the Bhagwant Mann-led government, accusing it of deceiving farmers by detaining their leaders after the third round of talks with the Centre failed to yield results.