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30 May

BJP Likely to Renominate Ravneet Bittu for Rajya Sabha; Key Role Seen for Jakhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPunjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to renominate Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled in June, according to political sources in the national capital. Discussions are also underway within the party to continue Bittu in the Union Council of Ministers, sources indicated. Bittu is currently serving as a Rajya Sabha member, with his present term set to conclude in June 2026. His possible renomination is being viewed as part of the BJP's broader strategy to strengthen its political footprint in Punjab ahead of future electoral contests. Sources further suggested…

30 May

Why Amarinder Singh’s Future Is Back in Focus as Punjab Politics Enters a New Phase

nishuthapar10 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmarinder Singh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Barely a year after political observers began writing off his active role in Punjab politics, former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has once again found himself at the centre of speculation. This time, the discussion is not about a new political front or alliance, but about the possibility of a return to the Congress party he led for decades. The rumours remain unconfirmed, yet they refuse to die down. From Chandigarh to Delhi, conversations within political circles increasingly revolve around a simple question: has Captain Amarinder Singh reached the end of his journey with the Bharatiya Janata…

30 May

Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The recently concluded civic body elections in Punjab were never merely about municipal corporations, municipal councils or nagar panchayats. For political parties, strategists and observers alike, they represented the first large-scale electoral assessment of the Aam Aadmi Party government ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections. If these results are viewed as a political report card, the ruling party has passed with distinction. Winning 958 out of 1,977 wards and securing control of five of the eight municipal corporations that went to the polls, AAP has demonstrated that its support base remains remarkably resilient more than four…

29 May

Counting Begins for Punjab Urban Local Body Elections Amid Tight Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Vote counting for Punjab’s municipal elections got underway on Friday morning with authorities enforcing extensive security measures and strict monitoring arrangements at counting centres across the state. The counting process began at 8 am simultaneously in different districts for elections held recently across 103 urban local bodies. The civic polls included eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 19 nagar panchayats, making it one of the state’s major urban electoral exercises. Officials said elaborate preparations had been made to ensure a smooth and transparent counting procedure. More than 21 lakh voters had cast their ballots during the…

28 May

BJP Picks Kewal Singh Dhillon to Lead Punjab Unit Ahead of Crucial Electoral Battle; Haryana BJP Gets New Chief As Well

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled a fresh leadership lineup for Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, with senior Punjab leader Kewal Singh Dhillon being appointed as the new chief of the party’s Punjab unit. The move comes as the BJP begins reorganising its state structure ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, where the party is expected to aggressively expand its political presence. The announcement was made through an official communication issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh after approval from the party’s central leadership. Alongside Punjab, the BJP also announced Archana Gupta as Haryana BJP…

28 May

BJP Likely to Hand Punjab Leadership to Veteran Sikh Face Kewal Dhillon Ahead of 2027 Poll Battle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKewal Dhillon

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party is reportedly preparing for a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab, with former Barnala legislator Kewal Singh Dhillon emerging as the frontrunner for the post of state party president. Sources within the party indicate that the official announcement could be made shortly. Dhillon, a senior political figure from Punjab’s Malwa region and a former Congress leader, is expected to replace current Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, whose term is scheduled to conclude in July. Party insiders say Jakhar will continue to remain actively involved in the BJP’s preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.…

27 May

Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Exam Irregularities, Questions Government’s Ability to Safeguard Students’ Future

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing controversy over alleged irregularities in several competitive and academic examinations across the country, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the education system. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal raised serious concerns over repeated reports of examination-related lapses and questioned the government’s ability to conduct national-level tests effectively. Referring to controversies surrounding NEET, CBSE Class 12, SSC GD, and fresh complaints linked to B.Tech examinations, Kejriwal said the pattern of repeated disruptions reflected a deeper institutional failure. In…

26 May

After NEET, irregularities now surface in CBSE evaluation; Prime Minister must sack the Education Minister: Arvind Kejriwal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, CBSE, NEET

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy shook the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over massive irregularities in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation, saying lakhs of students were being pushed into trauma and uncertainty because of an “incompetent and ineffective” education system. Flagging widespread complaints over blurred scanned copies, non-functional portals, failed payment gateways, and the controversial OSM (On-Screen Marking) process, Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre had pushed the future of lakhs of children…

26 May

MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingMalvinder Kang

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal corporation, municipal council, and municipal committee elections being held across the state on May 26. Kang said that voting will take place tomorrow (May 26) in several municipal bodies across Punjab, including various municipal committees falling under the Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency as well as the Mohali Municipal Corporation. He appealed to all voters of Punjab to strengthen…

25 May

Raja Warring Served Show-Cause Notice Over Alleged Poll Code Violation in Gidderbaha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAmrinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has been issued a show-cause notice by the Returning Officer over allegations of continuing election campaigning after the official campaigning period had ended in Gidderbaha Municipal Council limits of Muktsar district. According to administrative sources, the action was initiated following an alleged violation of election rules that prohibit campaigning after 5 pm ahead of polling. Authorities claim that despite the campaign deadline, political activities linked to Raja Warring continued in the Gidderbaha area. However, Warring’s team has denied receiving any formal communication regarding the matter. Members of…