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16 Jul

‘Don’t Ask Me to End My Fast, Walk With Me Instead’: Sonam Wangchuk Calls for Peaceful Parliament March

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Trending

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Environmental activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his ongoing protest by urging citizens from across the country to participate in a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, saying public participation is more important than appeals for him to end his hunger strike. In a post on X, Wangchuk responded to growing concern over his health, stating that while he was feeling physically weak, his resolve remained firm. "I'm not in good shape but not so bad either," he wrote, asking supporters to stand with the movement rather than persuade him to call off…

16 Jul

Punjab Congress Leadership Crisis Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Verdict as High Command Seeks End to Factional Tussle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPunjab Congress, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing power struggle within the Punjab Congress appears to have reached a critical stage, with the party's central leadership expected to let Rahul Gandhi take the final call on the issue after weeks of consultations failed to produce a consensus. According to party insiders, several rounds of discussions involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, organisation general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel have not succeeded in ending the standoff between rival camps in the state. With negotiations yielding little progress, Rahul Gandhi is now expected to personally decide the party's next course of action.…

11 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Visits Petrol Pump & Service Station To Expose Govt’s Blatant Lies On E20-blended Petrol

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited a petrol pump and service station in Delhi to interact with ordinary vehicle owners over the impact of E20-blended petrol, asserting that the government's claims about the fuel do not reflect the experiences of consumers. He spoke to owners who had come to refuel and to others who had brought their vehicles for repairs to understand the effects of E20 petrol on their vehicles. Citing these interactions, the AAP Chief revealed that people consistently reported reduced mileage and mechanical problems after using E20 petrol. He…

11 Jul

Baltej Pannu Says, ‘Congress’s Week-Long Political Drama Ends Without Any Change, Exposes Internal Confusion’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBaltej Pannu

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Reacting to the ongoing internal conflict in the Punjab Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the Congress’s week-long political drama has finally ended without any change, exposing the party’s internal confusion and lack of direction. In a vide statement, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Who the Congress appoints to any position or how it manages its internal affairs is entirely its own matter. The Aam Aadmi Party has no interest in it. However, for the past several days, Punjab has witnessed nothing but political theatre, with meetings and…

11 Jul

Congress High Command Faces Tough Choice as Punjab Factionalism Refuses to Die

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingCongress, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The leadership tussle within the Punjab Congress shows no signs of easing, with supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stepping up pressure on the party's central leadership ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. As senior leaders gather for crucial discussions with Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, the Channi camp is expected to seek a clearer political roadmap and a larger role in the state's electoral strategy. According to party sources, leaders aligned with Channi believe the Congress must announce a credible face for the upcoming Assembly polls if it hopes to mount a strong challenge. While…

10 Jul

Congress Leadership Standoff in Punjab Continues as Charanjit Singh Channi Skips Baghel Meetings, Central Intervention Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingCharanjit Singh Channi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The leadership tussle within the Punjab Congress remained unresolved on Thursday, with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi continuing to stay away from meetings convened by AICC Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel. The prolonged deadlock has prompted speculation that the party's central leadership may soon step in to broker a compromise between the rival camps. Baghel has been holding discussions with senior party leaders in Chandigarh for several days to address organisational issues and prepare the state unit for upcoming political challenges. However, Channi has not participated in any of these interactions, signalling that differences within the…

04 Jul

Punjab Congress Faces Internal Churn as Charanjit Singh Channi Loyalists Seek Audience With High Command

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingCharanjit Singh Channi, Punjab

Jalandhar (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh signs of internal discord have emerged within the Punjab Congress after a group of senior leaders aligned with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi convened a meeting to discuss the party's organisational direction ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The gathering, held at Channi's residence in Morinda, brought together several former legislators and party functionaries who reportedly expressed reservations over recent decisions taken by the state leadership. Rather than announcing any political rebellion, the leaders resolved to place their concerns before the Congress high command. Sources familiar with the developments said the Channi camp believes important…

29 Jun

Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday pointed out that the Akalis are opposing the Anti-Beadbi Act because they know they will have to answer for their past misdeeds, declaring that they had joined hands with the forces responsible for the beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. During a Lok Milni in Faridkot, the Chief Minister also held the traditional political parties responsible for looting Punjab and remaining disconnected from the common people. Reiterating his government’s commitment to public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted Punjab’s emergence as the country’s top-performing state in school…

29 Jun

AAP Ministers, Sikh MLAs to Present Their Case Before Akal Takht Today

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that Sikh ministers, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators and the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will appear before Sri Akal Takht Sahib today, describing the visit as a mark of respect for the highest temporal seat of the Sikh community. Addressing the media after a meeting with party leaders, Mann said those summoned by the Akal Takht would attend the proceedings and place the government's viewpoint on the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act. He added that members instructed to furnish written explanations would also comply…

28 Jun

AAP MLAs, Ministers to Appear Before Akal Takht Tomorrow, Confirms CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and Cabinet ministers summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib will appear before the Sikh temporal authority tomorrow, reiterating that the party holds the institution in the highest regard. Addressing the media, Mann stated that all legislators and ministers who have been called have been instructed to remain present before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He added that those who have only been asked to furnish written explanations will submit their responses as directed. Emphasising the party's respect for Sikh religious institutions, the Chief Minister said…