Punjab

AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta

AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at Minister Sanjeev Arora’s residence and his arrest as a completely politically motivated act. Condemning the BJP-led Central Government in the strongest terms, AAP said that whenever the BJP sees itself losing political ground in elections, it conspires to crush the voice of the opposition by unleashing investigative agencies against them. The action against Sanjeev Arora is part of that same politics of vendetta. On this, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just as BJP misused the machinery of ED, CBI and other central agencies…
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Sanjeev Arora’s Company Rejects ED Allegations, Says Mobile Exports Were Genuine and Fully Verified

Sanjeev Arora’s Company Rejects ED Allegations, Says Mobile Exports Were Genuine and Fully Verified

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Hampton Sky Realty Limited, formerly known as Ritesh Properties and Industries Limited, on Friday issued a detailed statement defending its business operations and rejecting allegations linked to Enforcement Directorate (ED) proceedings.The company, associated with Punjab Cabinet Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, said it had “complete faith” in the legal and constitutional framework of the country and asserted that all its export transactions were genuine, transparent and fully verified by multiple statutory authorities.In its official statement, the company said it entered the mobile-phone export business in May 2023 in line with the Centre’s “Make in…
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Punjab Will Never Bow Before BJP’s Politics of Intimidation, Says CM Bhagwant Mann During ‘Shukrana Yatra’

Punjab Will Never Bow Before BJP’s Politics of Intimidation, Says CM Bhagwant Mann During ‘Shukrana Yatra’

Sri Fatehgarh Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Renewing his pledge to deal firmly with incidents of ‘beadbi’ (beadbi) and protect Punjab’s communal harmony, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday thanked the people of Punjab for showering immense love and affection during the four-day-long ‘Shukrana Yatra’, which culminated at the sacred land of Sri Fatehgarh Sahib.Addressing a massive gathering after paying obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the holy land of Fatehgarh Sahib inspires Punjabis to fight oppression, injustice and tyranny. He noted that the yatra began from Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Sri Anandpur Sahib, where the…
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AAP Will Gherao BJP Offices Over ‘Misuse of Agencies’: Harpal Cheema

AAP Will Gherao BJP Offices Over ‘Misuse of Agencies’: Harpal Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Central Government, calling it out for systematically destroying democracy and misusing constitutional institutions to crush opposition parties across the country. He asserted that 3 crore Punjabis will give a befitting reply to BJP for targeting Punjab and announced AAP workers to gherao BJP offices to expose its politics of vendetta and intimidation. Addressing a press conference, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The democracy established through the sacrifices of freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev…
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Punjab Will Never Bow Before BJP or ED Pressure: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Will Never Bow Before BJP or ED Pressure: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday tore into the BJP-led Central Government over repeated Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, asserting that Punjab would never surrender before “politics of intimidation and vendetta” being carried out through central agencies. Pointing out that ED had raided Sanjeev Arora’s residence three times within a year and twice within a month without recovering anything, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann questioned why such raids were being carried out only in states where the BJP was not in power. The Chief Minister pointed out that the Modi Government’s…
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Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Probe

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Probe

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The arrest followed a high-intensity raid at his residence that began early Wednesday morning. Witnesses reported seeing eight ED vehicles stationed outside the minister’s home during the operation, which marks a major escalation in the ongoing investigation into his financial dealings. According to agency sources, the ED has uncovered an extensive financial network involving Arora’s companies. The central agency alleges that more than ₹100 crore worth of mobile phones were involved in a…
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Diljit Dosanjh Rules Out Politics, Says His World Belongs to Music and Entertainment

Diljit Dosanjh Rules Out Politics, Says His World Belongs to Music and Entertainment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has put an end to rumours about entering politics, saying he has no intention of stepping into public office and remains fully committed to his career in entertainment. The clarification came after reports suggested that the singer-actor could consider joining politics following growing public calls for him to take on a leadership role in Punjab. Responding to the speculation through social media, Diljit made it clear that politics is not his path and said his purpose is to entertain audiences, adding that he is content with the work he is doing. The buzz…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Centre, Alleges Political Misuse of ED After Searches at Sanjeev Arora’s Premises

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Centre, Alleges Political Misuse of ED After Searches at Sanjeev Arora’s Premises

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government following Enforcement Directorate searches linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, accusing the Centre of using investigative agencies as instruments of political pressure. Speaking to reporters in Sangrur, Mann claimed that the BJP has repeatedly used agencies such as the ED, CBI and Income Tax Department to target opposition leaders across India and is now attempting the same strategy in Punjab. He alleged that such actions are not aimed at uncovering financial wrongdoing but are designed to force political leaders into switching allegiance.…
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Sanjeev Arora News: ED Attaches Properties, Financial Assets in Rs 157-Crore Foreign Exchange Investigation

Sanjeev Arora News: ED Attaches Properties, Financial Assets in Rs 157-Crore Foreign Exchange Investigation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Directorate of Enforcement has intensified its investigation into an alleged Rs 157-crore foreign exchange violation by provisionally freezing financial accounts and property assets connected to Hampton Sky Realty Limited and persons linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. The attachment, issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, will remain effective for six months while officials continue examining the suspected financial transactions and asset trail. The action comes days after ED teams carried out searches at several locations, including corporate offices in Gurugram and premises connected to key individuals under scrutiny. Investigators also conducted inspections at sites associated…
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Punjab braces for weather change after brief rise in temperature, rain alert from May 11

Punjab braces for weather change after brief rise in temperature, rain alert from May 11

Gurpreet Singh :- Temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh have started rising again after recent relief from heat, though conditions remain below normal for this time of the year. The maximum temperature on Friday increased by around 0.8 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day. However, temperatures are still nearly five degrees below average, reducing the chances of a heatwave for now. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, weather conditions are expected to remain clear and dry on May 9 and 10. A fresh change in weather is likely from May 11 onwards, with the department issuing a yellow alert…
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