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12 Feb

AAP’s Kuldeep Dhaliwal Terms India–US Trade Deal ‘Anti-Farmer’, Seeks Public Disclosure of Draft

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, India–US trade deal, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Sunil Jakhar

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, while strongly criticizing Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar for advocating the India–US trade deal, termed the agreement the biggest “betrayal” of the country’s farmers. Dhaliwal directly challenged Jakhar to make the actual draft of the deal public instead of singing praise for it in the media.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday along with AAP leader Prabhvir Brar, Dhaliwal, citing figures, said that the Trump administration has increased tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, whereas the Modi government, completely bowed down, and reduced taxes on American…

10 Feb

AAP Questions Governor’s Anti-Drug Yatra, Alleges Presence of Political Backers of Drug Trade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, anti-drug yatra, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Sukhbir Singh Badal

CHANDIGARH, 10th February 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday raised serious questions over the so-called anti-drug yatra initiated by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, saying that while the AAP government has been consistently leading the fight against drugs across the state, the Governor’s parallel yatra sends a deeply troubling message about who he is choosing to stand with.Addressing a press conference at the AAP office, Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Under the guidance of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP government has been…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann government, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab politics

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

16 Oct

Trident Group Chairman Rajinder Gupta Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Rajinder Gupta Rajya Sabha, Trident Group chairman

Chandigarh, October 16, 2025— Industrialist Rajinder Gupta, chairman of the Trident Group, has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination papers ended on Thursday afternoon.Gupta, contesting as an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, secured the Upper House seat after an independent contender’s nomination was rejected due to alleged forgery of recommendation signatures. With no other valid nominations remaining, the Election Commission officially declared him elected.Known for his leadership in Punjab’s textile and paper industries, Gupta is expected to leverage his corporate expertise in national policymaking. His election strengthens AAP’s parliamentary presence from Punjab…

11 Sep

AAP Counters BJP Over Disaster Relief Funds, Releases SDRF Figures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, BJP propaganda, Harpal Singh Cheema, SDRF funds

Chandigarh, Sept 11 — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Thursday made public the official figures of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), alleging that the data exposes what it described as “misleading propaganda” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding disaster relief funds. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, while addressing the press, said the state has received a total of ₹1,582 crore under SDRF from the Centre since April 1, 2022. Out of this, ₹649 crore has already been used for relief and rehabilitation, while the balance continues to fund ongoing flood-related work. He also shared a…

19 Jul

Aman Arora Responds to Anmol Gagan Maan’s Resignation, Calls for Internal Deliberation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Aman Arora, Anmol Gagan Maan, Kharar MLA resignation, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, July 19, 2025 — Punjab Cabinet Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Aman Arora has issued his first response to the unexpected resignation of Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, calling for calm and internal dialogue.Speaking on the matter, Arora stated, “Our party functions like a team. We will sit together and discuss the matter internally.” His brief yet pointed remarks come as the political circles continue to stir with speculation over Maan’s sudden exit from active politics and the legislature.The AAP leadership has remained largely tight-lipped since Maan’s departure, which many view as a surprising move given…

01 Jul

Sukhbir Badal Accuses AAP of Plot to “Seize Punjab’s Land,” Vows Statewide Agitation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, land acquisition policy, Punjab farmers, Punjab protests, Sad, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh, July 1: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging a conspiracy to “snatch Punjab’s land” under the guise of new development policies.Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Badal questioned the state government’s fresh land acquisition policy and the creation of the Punjab Development Authority Committee, alleging it was designed to enable officials from Delhi to cheaply acquire farmers’ ancestral lands. He accused the Mann government of surrendering Punjab’s interests to external influences, stating, “Are Delhi officials now…

24 Mar

Punjab Govt’s Achievements Outshine Congress, Akali-BJP Failures: FM Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann leadership, free electricity Punjab, Punjab education reforms, Punjab government achievements

Chandigarh, March 24, 2025 – Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's achievements while slamming previous Congress and Akali-BJP administrations for mismanagement and failures. Speaking in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, he thanked Governor Gulab Chand Kataria for his speech and outlined the Mann government’s successes.Cheema highlighted that AAP fulfilled its 2022 election promise of free electricity within three months, benefiting 90% of domestic consumers. He also touted the Goindwal Sahib thermal plant acquisition as a historic move, securing a ₹6,000 crore asset for just ₹1,080 crore.Taking a swipe at Congress, Cheema accused the party…

16 Mar

MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa Wishes People on Three Years of AAP Government in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Kuljit Singh Randhawa, political victory, Punjab elections

Zirakpur, March 16 – Today marks the third anniversary of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) historic victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. On this occasion, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa congratulated the people of Punjab, highlighting that AAP has fulfilled most of its promises and introduced several key reforms to create a prosperous Punjab and improve the lives of its citizens over the past three years.Randhawa recalled that on this day in 2022, Bhagwant Singh Mann was sworn in as Punjab’s first AAP Chief Minister. Since then, the state has witnessed notable progress and development under his leadership. In the…

13 Mar

AAP Strengthens Grassroots Presence with Support from Block Presidents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, grassroots campaign, Kuljit Singh Randhawa

Dera Bassi, March 13 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is rapidly expanding its grassroots network in Punjab to strengthen its organizational reach. In a recent meeting with block presidents and party leaders, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa secured full support from the block presidents and office bearers, providing a significant boost to the party’s campaign. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia, Chairman of the Punjab Sewerage Board, Prabhjot Kaur, former state secretary and district president, and Harmit Singh, party coordinator.Kuljit Singh Randhawa, who also serves as the head of AAP’s transport wing in Punjab, emphasized the party’s focus…