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09 May

Enforcement Directorate Searches Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Home Again in Ongoing Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday launched another search operation at the Chandigarh residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, intensifying its ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities. A team of ED officials reached the minister’s residence in the morning, with multiple agency vehicles seen stationed outside the premises as the search continued for several hours. This is the third time Arora’s property has been searched in connection with the case. The agency had earlier conducted raids on April 17 at several locations associated with the minister, including residential and office premises. No official response from Minister Sanjeev…

05 May

Punjab Is Not a Truck Anyone Can Drive”: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP Over RS MPs’ Switch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu and termed the defection of seven Rajya Sabha members from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party as “unconstitutional”. Speaking to reporters after the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mann launched a sharp attack on the Centre, asserting that attempts similar to “Operation Lotus” would not succeed in Punjab. Demands Cancellation of MembershipThe Chief Minister said that the members who had “betrayed” the party should be disqualified without delay. He further alleged that central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau…

05 May

Punjab CM Leaves For Delhi To Seek Presidential Intervention Over Rajya Sabha Defections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in New Delhi to take up the issue of recent political defections with Droupadi Murmu, following the exit of several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha members who have joined the BJP. The meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan comes amid growing tension within Punjab’s political landscape, as the ruling party alleges that the shift of its Members of Parliament undermines the mandate given by the people. Among those who switched sides are prominent figures such as Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, and Ashok Mittal. Speaking before leaving for Delhi, Mann said he believes…

04 May

TVK Edges Toward Breakthrough in Tamil Nadu as Counting Trends Favor Vijay’s Party

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingTamil Nadu, TVK, Vijay

Tamil Nadu (Rajeev Sharma): Early results from the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu suggest a major political shake-up, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the frontrunner. Led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, the party is rapidly closing in on the halfway mark in the 234-member Assembly, raising the possibility of a historic first victory. Counting began early Monday morning under tight security across the state, with officials releasing constituency-wise updates at regular intervals through the Election Commission’s platforms. As rounds progress, TVK has established leads in a significant number of seats, indicating strong voter backing across regions. The trends…

04 May

Early Assam Trends Point to BJP Surge as Counting Advances Across State

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAssam

Assam (Rajeev Sharma): Vote counting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam is revealing a strong early advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the party and its allies edging closer to a dominant tally in the 126-seat House. The initial rounds suggest the ruling coalition may be heading toward a comfortable return to power. The counting process is being carried out at 40 centres across 35 districts. Most districts are managing with a single counting venue, though some have multiple centres to handle the workload. Nagaon district has three counting locations, while Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, and Jorhat are operating…

04 May

BJP Emerges Strong in Bengal Counting Trends, Hints at Possible Political Turnaround

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingWest Bengal

Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): A notable shift in the political landscape of West Bengal is beginning to take shape as counting trends from the ongoing assembly elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moving ahead of its rivals. The early figures suggest that the party may be on course to secure a majority, posing a serious challenge to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). For years, the state’s politics has largely revolved around Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party. However, the current trends indicate that voter sentiment may be changing, with the BJP making gains not only in its traditional areas…

04 May

Assembly Elections Result 2026: Vote Counting Starts Simultaneously Across Key States and UT

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Trending

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The process of counting votes for recently held Assembly elections got underway on Monday morning across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, with authorities ensuring high levels of security and coordination. In West Bengal, considered one of the most closely watched contests, counting operations began at designated centres under strict surveillance. A large deployment of central forces alongside state police has been made to maintain law and order. Officials confirmed that electronic voting machines have been kept under tight security, with multiple checks in place to ensure transparency throughout the process. Assam is witnessing…

04 May

Women will keep receiving ‘Sanmaan Raashi’ & 24×7 free electricity untill AAP is in power, says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Singh Mann

DASUYA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday took on the opposition directly at a Lok Milni in Ghogra, Dasuya constituency of Hoshiarpur district, declaring that as long as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is in power, women will continue receiving their Sanmaan Raashi and free electricity. He vowed that the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which makes beadbi punishable with life imprisonment, has permanently closed the chapter on sacrilege that the opposition, had it any honest intentions, would have shut long ago. Hitting out at the Akali Dal for drowning Punjab in…

02 May

Legal Trouble Mounts for MP Sandeep Pathak as Punjab Police File Two Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSandeep Pathak

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh legal challenges have emerged for Sandeep Pathak after Punjab Police registered two separate FIRs against him on charges described as non-bailable in nature. Officials confirmed that the cases have been filed in different districts of Punjab, and preliminary action is already underway. Sources indicate that authorities are examining the matter closely and an arrest could take place if required under the law. The move comes shortly after Pathak, along with a group of fellow parliamentarians, parted ways with the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The shift has sparked political debate and intensified…

01 May

Punjab Govt Likely To Faces Crucial Floor Test in Assembly as Political Uncertainty Deepens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A high-stakes session is set to unfold in the Punjab Legislative Assembly today, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party preparing to demonstrate its majority amid rising speculation of internal divisions. The one-day session, scheduled for 11:00 AM, has gained significance following the recent exit of six Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The development has intensified political tension in the state and triggered concerns about possible defections within the ruling camp. In a bid to avoid any last-minute surprises, the party has issued a strict whip directing all its MLAs to be present in…