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07 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails Ludhiana West Victory, Credits People’s Support and AAP’s Vision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a vibrant gathering in Ludhiana West on Sunday, expressing profound gratitude to the residents for their unwavering support in the recent by-elections, which propelled the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to a decisive victory. The event underscored AAP’s growing influence in Punjab and its ambitious national aspirations under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal. In an emotionally charged speech, Mann said, “People have been showering so much love on us that even the words ‘Thank You’ cannot do justice to it.” He emphasized the public’s satisfaction with the AAP government, noting, “People are…

05 Jul

Lalu Prasad Re-Elected RJD President, Backs Tejashwi for Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsBihar elections, Lalu Prasad, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, July 5 — Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad was re-elected national president of the party he founded nearly three decades ago, reaffirming his support for son Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s face in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.The 78-year-old leader, visibly frail but determined, addressed RJD’s national council after his re-election on the party’s 28th anniversary on Saturday.“A survey is under way to pick up the candidates from among you people. I will take a final decision in consultation with Tejashwi,” Lalu told party workers gathered from across the country.Passing the mantle formally to his 36-year-old son,…

05 Jul

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray Reunite After Two Decades, Critique Hindi Language Push in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 5 — In a significant moment for Maharashtra politics, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared the stage and a warm embrace at a joint rally in Mumbai, marking their first public appearance together in 20 years.Speaking at the Worli Dome rally, Raj Thackeray took a veiled swipe at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, crediting him with achieving what even the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray could not: reuniting the estranged Thackeray cousins.“I had said in one of my interviews that my Maharashtra is bigger than any politics and fight.…

04 Jul

Fadnavis Defends Shinde’s ‘Jai Gujarat’ Remark Amid Congress Outrage in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Jai Gujarat, Maharashtra politics

Mumbai, July 4 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the latter sparked controversy by chanting “Jai Gujarat” alongside “Jai Hind” and “Jai Maharashtra” during an event in Pune attended by Union Minister Amit Shah.“Just because Shinde said ‘Jai Gujarat’, it doesn’t mean that Shinde loves Gujarat more than Maharashtra,” Fadnavis told reporters, dismissing the criticism as narrow-minded. He recalled similar instances in the past, pointing out that former Union Minister Sharad Pawar had said “Jai Maharashtra, Jai Karnataka” during a statue unveiling in Karnataka. “Does this mean that Sharad Pawar loves…

04 Jul

No Relief for Bikram Singh Majithia: Punjab-Haryana High Court Defers Hearing Till July 8

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBikram Majithia

Chandigarh (National Times): In a setback to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has deferred the hearing on his petition challenging his arrest and remand. The matter will now be heard on July 8, 2025, with no interim relief being offered to the senior Akali leader. Majithia had approached the High Court challenging the June 26 remand order issued by the Mohali District Court, terming his arrest and subsequent police remand as illegal. However, during the hearing, the Advocate General (AG) of Punjab argued that the petition…

03 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Assigned Industry and NRI Affairs Portfolios

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabSanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant political development, newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other dignitaries. According to information, Sanjeev Arora has been entrusted with the Industry and NRI Affairs portfolios. The NRI department, previously held by Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal, has now been reassigned to Arora — a move seen as the Aam Aadmi Party’s attempt to energize its industrial and diaspora outreach…

03 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Takes Oath as Punjab Cabinet Minister After Ludhiana By-Election Victory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (National Times): Newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora was officially sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The oath was administered by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Arora’s induction into the Cabinet follows his impressive win in the recently held Ludhiana by-election, where he contested as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and emerged victorious with a commanding margin. His inclusion in the Cabinet is seen as both a reward for the crucial electoral win and a strategic move…

02 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Detained En Route to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSukhbir Singh Badal

Mohali (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was detained by Punjab Police in Mohali on Tuesday while he was on his way to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib to show support for fellow party leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Badal’s detention follows a sharp escalation in political tensions between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The move came just hours after Badal took to social media, accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led government of imposing what he termed an “undeclared emergency” in the state. In his statement…

25 Jun

Bikram Singh Majithia Detained by Vigilance Bureau Amid Ongoing Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBikram Majithia

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia was detained by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday morning, following a raid at his residence in Majitha. According to officials, a large team of around 30 Vigilance officers entered Majithia's house early in the day and carried out a search operation lasting several hours. The officers reportedly examined financial and property-related documents before detaining the veteran leader for questioning in an ongoing investigation. Sources suggest that the action is part of an inquiry into alleged disproportionate assets…

25 Jun

Heated Exchange Erupts as Bikram Majithia, Vigilance Bureau Officials Clash Over Alleged “Trespassing” During Raid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBikram Majithia

Amritsar (National Times): Tensions flared on Wednesday morning when a team of over 25 officials from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Majitha, near Amritsar. The raid, reportedly part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities, quickly escalated into a verbal standoff as Majithia and his family accused the officials of “trespassing” and using excessive force. According to sources, the officials entered Majithia’s residence around 7 a.m. and instructed him to cooperate with the investigation. However, the situation turned contentious when SAD MLA…