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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…

07 Mar

Punjab Farmers’ Protests Escalate as CM Mann Clashes with Unions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, MSP guarantee, Punjab farmers protest, SKM

Chandigarh, March 7 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, once a strong ally of the farmers’ movement, now finds itself at odds with the very community that helped propel it to power. Clashes erupted across Punjab on Wednesday as farmers attempted to march toward Chandigarh for a week-long sit-in protest against the state and central governments. Their demands include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSP), loan waivers, and higher farm incomes. Protests Meet Police Crackdown The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which spearheaded the 2021 protests against farm laws, said hundreds of farmers were detained Tuesday…

01 Mar

Punjab Minister Aman Arora Calls for United Front Against Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Aman Arora, Drug Smuggling, Punjab Drug-Free Campaign

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora has urged all political parties, social organizations, religious groups, and NGOs to unite in the fight against drugs. He called for a collective effort to make Punjab a drug-free state, emphasizing that the issue cannot be tackled by the government and police alone.Speaking after a high-level meeting of the five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee on drug eradication, Arora stressed that the fight against drugs is the responsibility of all 3 crore Punjabis. "We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might," he said,…

28 Feb

Mohali Market Representatives Thank MLA Kulwant Singh for Support

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, MLA Kulwant Singh, Mohali Market Issues, Motor Market, Rehri Market

Mohali, February 28, 2025 – In a significant show of gratitude, representatives from the Motor Market and Rehri Market in Mohali met with MLA Kulwant Singh today to thank him for addressing their long-standing issues. The meeting took place at the AAP office in Sector 79, where market leaders acknowledged that no political leader in the past 40 years had genuinely supported their cause. "First Leader to Listen to Us" – Market Representatives The delegation included Fauja Singh (President, Phase-1 Motor Market), Karam Chand (President, Phase-7 Motor Market), and Ram Gopal Bansal (President, Phase-7 Rehri Market). Speaking to the media,…