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10 Feb

Bittu’s Video Rips Open Congress–Akali Nexus; Fixed-Match Politics That Looted Punjab Exposed: Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging that both parties ran a decades-long, covert power-sharing arrangement that systematically looted Punjab while posing as political opponents. Addressing a press conference at the AAP party office here, Pannu played a video clip of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, claiming that the clip itself exposes the “hand-in-glove politics” between Congress and Akali leadership. In the video, Bittu is heard admitting that in 2017, efforts were made to defeat Bhagwant Mann and ensure the victory…

06 Feb

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Jalandhar; Sukhbir Badal questions AAP’s ‘zero fear’ governance model

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Big news, Lucky Oberoi, Murder, Punjab, Shromni akali dal, Sukhbir Badal

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about law and order in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jalandhar’s posh Model Town area on Friday morning. Oberoi, 52, was the AAP in-charge of the Jalandhar Cantt Assembly constituency. According to the police, the attack took place around 7.15 am when Lucky Oberoi had come to a local gurdwara in Model Town to offer prayers, a routine he followed regularly. As he stepped out of the gurdwara and was about to sit in his Thar SUV…

03 Feb

AAP Announces Entry Into Ponda By-Election, Kejriwal Promises Immediate Healthcare Reforms in Goa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa healthcare crisis, ID Hospital, Ponda by-election, ₹10 lakh health insurance

Ponda, February 3, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday formally announced the party’s entry into the Ponda Assembly by-election, asserting that the election of an AAP MLA would trigger immediate reforms in Goa’s healthcare system, starting with the revamp of the ID Hospital. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited St Alex Church in Calangute, where he sought blessings for the people of Goa. He was received by Parish Priest Father Mariano Silveira. The visit, party leaders said, reflected AAP’s belief in inclusive and people-centric politics. Kejriwal was accompanied by former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP…

02 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal Slams Union Budget 2026-27, Says It Fails to Address Unemployment and Inflation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa, inflation, unemployment, Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, February 2, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, claiming it lacks a clear strategy to deal with rising unemployment and inflation. Kejriwal said that, from a national standpoint, the Budget would worsen inflationary pressures and lead to further job losses, at a time when employment and price rise remain the biggest concerns for the country’s youth. “There is no concrete roadmap for job creation in this Budget. Instead, it will push inflation even higher,” Kejriwal alleged, adding that young people continue to suffer due to the absence…

16 Jan

Senior AAP Functionary Among Key Leaders Who Cross Over to BJP in Punjab Ahead of 2027 Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akali Dal, BJP, Congress, Political Shift

Chandigarh: In a major political churn ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday strengthened its ranks with the induction of several prominent leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, underlining the party’s renewed focus on expanding its base in the state. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presided over the joining ceremony at the BJP’s Chandigarh office, where former Congress MP Jagmeet Brar formally entered the party. He was joined by Ankur Sidhu, former Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and senior Akali leader…

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

04 Jan

AAP Sarpanch Jharmal Singh Shot Dead During Wedding Function in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Murder, Sarpanch

Amritsar / Tarn Taran (Bureau): In a shocking incident on Sunday, Jharmal Singh, the sarpanch of village Valtoha in Tarn Taran district and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was shot dead by unidentified assailants while attending a marriage function in Sri Amritsar Sahib.According to police, the incident occurred in broad daylight at a marriage palace in Amritsar district. The assailants allegedly entered the venue posing as guests and opened fire at Jharmal Singh before fleeing the spot.He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.Senior police officials reached the…

30 Dec

AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, MGNREGA, Punjab Assembly, rural employment

Chandigarh, 30 December 2025: In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has once again proven that it is the true well-wisher of the poor and labourers. The party’s MLAs have launched an unprecedented campaign to raise the voice and demands of more than 10 lakh MGNREGA worker families in the state. AAP MLAs arrived at the special session of the Punjab Assembly carrying lakhs of letters written by MGNREGA workers. These letters narrate the pain and struggles of those hardworking families who sustain their lives through work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). It is notable that…

07 Nov

BJP’s Attack on Punjab’s Heritage! AAP MP Says – This Notification Cannot Dissolve the University Senate, “Punjab Will Not Be Suppressed”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Panjab University

Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: The BJP government at the Center tried to crush Punjab by suddenly issuing a notification to dissolve Punjab University’s Senate, but Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party hit back so hard that it shook Delhi’s seats of power. Thousands of ASAP students took to the streets in Chandigarh and across Punjab, openly challenging the BJP - “Punjab will not be suppressed!” Now this is not just a university matter, it has become a battle for Punjab’s honor and pride. The scene on Chandigarh’s streets on Tuesday was proof of Punjab’s strength. ASAP students…

17 Oct

PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Cm bhagwant maan, Happy Birthday, PM Narendra Modi, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to social media to convey his warm birthday greetings to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to Punjab CM Shri Bhagwant Mann Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.” Bhagwant Mann, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, assumed office as Punjab’s Chief Minister in March 2022. His birthday is widely celebrated as a significant occasion, drawing messages of goodwill from across the political spectrum. PM Modi’s gesture highlights the cordial…