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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…

20 Jun

Former Punjab Sarpanch Survives Early Morning Firing Incident in Gurdaspur, Police Examine CCTV Footage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingGurdaspur, Punjab

Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A former village sarpanch narrowly escaped a suspected targeted attack after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire outside his residence in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Saturday morning. The incident has prompted a detailed police investigation, with officials exploring possible links to earlier threats reportedly received by the victim. The firing occurred in Kila Lal Singh village near Batala at around 5:30 a.m., when former sarpanch Jasbir Singh Gill was taking a morning walk inside the courtyard of his home. According to his account, two unknown men arrived on a motorcycle, stopped outside the house and fired multiple…

20 Jun

Cryptic Social Media Post by Sanjay Raut Adds Fuel to Shiv Sena Political Showdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingSanjay Raut

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The ongoing political confrontation between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena intensified on Saturday after senior UBT leader Sanjay Raut shared a cryptic social media post that many interpreted as an indirect attack on the rival faction. The post carried a pointed message suggesting that while some individuals may resemble loyal companions, they fail the true test of loyalty. Accompanied by the phrase "Jai Maharashtra," the post quickly gained traction online, triggering fresh political debate amid the escalating rivalry between the two camps. The latest exchange follows remarks made by Maharashtra Deputy Chief…

20 Jun

BJP National President Nitin Nabin Begins Three-Day Punjab Visit, Focus on Organisation and Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingNitin Nabin, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will embark on a three-day visit to Punjab beginning Friday, with the tour expected to combine spiritual visits and organisational engagements aimed at strengthening the party's presence in the state. The visit will commence with prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, followed by a visit to Durgiana Mandir, reflecting the party leadership's outreach through cultural and religious institutions before entering its political schedule. Party sources indicate that Nabin's itinerary includes interactions with state leaders, office-bearers, and grassroots workers as part of the BJP's ongoing efforts to…