AAP Archives - Page 8 of 16

24 Aug

Harpal Cheema Defends Cultural Spending, Slams Congress Criticism Over Heritage Initiatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Congress, Cultural Initiatives, Dharamvir Gandhi, Harpal Cheema, Punjab government, Punjab heritage

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticised Congress MP Dr Dharamvir Gandhi for questioning the Punjab Government’s expenditure on religious and cultural programmes, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is making judicious use of public funds to preserve Punjab’s rich religious, cultural and spiritual heritage and connect the younger generation with the teachings of its Gurus and saints. In a video message, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Bhagwant Mann government is committed to using public funds meaningfully for initiatives that preserve the state’s heritage and strengthen the younger generation’s connection with its religious…

21 Aug

AAP Expresses Concern Over Rising Swine Flu Cases in Delhi, Urges Public Awareness Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Delhi health, Delhi swine flu, H1N1 virus, JP Nadda, Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in swine flu infections across the National Capital, urging the Delhi administration to proactively launch public awareness campaigns and ramp up medical preparedness to contain the spread. AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that a large number of residents, particularly school-going children, are experiencing high-grade fever, severe cough, and acute flu-like symptoms. Highlighting the contagious nature of the H1N1 virus, Bharadwaj noted that transmission within households is occurring rapidly and called for immediate steps to ensure the adequate availability of essential medicines across…

19 Aug

Former Indian Cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony and International Gold Medallist Kunar Join AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Kunar, Manpreet Singh Gony, Punjab sports, Rangla Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Inspired by the pro-people policies of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the development works being carried out by the Bhagwant Mann Government, former Indian cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony and international gold medallist athlete Kunar joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday. Welcoming the sportspersons into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today, the Aam Aadmi Party family has witnessed another very remarkable addition. The support of such youth, who have made Punjab proud on the sports fields, will give further strength to our campaign to create ‘Rangla Punjab’. Their experience will be of great help…

19 Aug

OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman Challenges Akali Dal’s Bikram Singh Majithia to Prove Allegations or Apologise

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Bikram Majithia, Punjab politics, Rajbir Ghuman, Sad

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman on Wednesday hit back at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, challenging him to produce evidence for his allegations or publicly apologise. He said, “Thieves see everyone as thieves. It is easy to level allegations, but difficult to provide evidence.” Addressing the SAD leader through a social media post, Rajbir Singh Ghuman stated, “I openly challenge Bikram Singh Majithia, who has appointed himself as the spokesperson of the ED (Enforcement Directorate), that if he has even a single chat of mine or any evidence of me asking…

18 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Slams BJP Over Satyendar Jain’s Arrest in Delhi Jal Board Case, Claims Charges Will Be Proven False

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP, corruption case, Delhi ACB, Jal Board, Satyendar Jain

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain by the Anti-Corruption Branch, asserting that the 2024 Delhi Jal Board case would ultimately be proven fabricated. Defending the senior party leader, Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating the action through investigating agencies as part of an ongoing political vendetta. The reaction follows the arrest of Jain alongside five others in connection with a First Information Report filed in May 2024 by the Directorate of Vigilance, which alleged irregularities and tender manipulation in contracts…

18 Aug

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain and Ex-DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai Among Six Arrested in STP Tender Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, corruption case, Delhi ACB, Jal Board, Satyendar Jain, STP Tender, Udit Rai

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Former Delhi Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain, alongside former Delhi Jal Board Chief Executive Officer Udit Prakash Rai, has been arrested by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday. The arrests form part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy, tender manipulation, and financial irregularities in contracts awarded for the augmentation and upgradation of sewage treatment plants across the national capital. The anti-graft agency also took four other individuals into custody, identified as former contractual consultant with the water utility Ankit Srivastava, AN Enterprises proprietor Nagendra Yadav, Euroteck Environment Private Limited owner…

17 Aug

AAP Hits Back at PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxal’ Remarks, Arvind Kejriwal Calls It a Badge of Patriotism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Dimaagi Naxal, Indian politics, Narendra Modi, Sanjay Singh

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks branding voices raised against the government as “dimaagi Naxals,” with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal directly responding to the remark and turning the label into a statement of patriotism. The AAP chief said he was proud to be called a “dimaagi Naxal” if it meant being a patriot who questions a rotten system, stands against corruption and dreams of a corruption-free India. The AAP Chief said that if Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Ambedkar were alive today, the Prime Minister…

17 Aug

Major Setback for Congress in Sangrur as Senior Leaders and Key Workers Defect to AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Congress, Manish Sisodia, political defection, Punjab politics, Sangrur

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, several prominent Congress leaders, former office-bearers, elected representatives and social figures joined the AAP in the presence of senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, MLA Barinder Kumar Goyal and Punjab AAP Media In-charge Baltej Pannu. Those who joined the AAP include Sanmeek Singh Hanry, Member, PPCC and Coordinator, Halqa Dirba; Prabh Noor Sidhu, State Secretary, Youth Congress and former Vice President, District Sangrur; Adv. Rajnish Gupta, Member, Punjab State Grievance Committee and Municipal Councillor, Ward No. 6, Lehragaga; Gursevak Singh, former Sarpanch, Rorewala and…

13 Aug

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Condemns Attack Attempt on Sukhbir Badal, Urges Reflection on Public Sentiments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, Nanded Attack, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Takht Sri Hazur Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu strongly condemned the reported attempt to attack Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib today, saying that such an incident should not happen, particularly at a Gurdwara Sahib. Condemning the incident, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The attack attempt should be condemned in the strongest terms. There is no place for such violence at a religious institution, and the sanctity of Gurdwara Sahibs must be respected.” At the same time, Baltej Pannu said, “The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) also needs…

09 Aug

AAP Launches Grassroots Campaign for Upcoming Punjab Assembly Elections Across 117 Constituencies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Booth Management, Manish Sisodia, Punjab Assembly Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has begun preparations for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections by stepping up its organisational activities across the state, with a special focus on strengthening the party’s booth-level network and preparing karyakartas and volunteers for the electoral battle. As part of the exercise, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia has started holding district-wise meetings with party karyakartas and volunteers. The meetings are focused on strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level and preparing party karyakartas to take the work of the Punjab Government to every household. Booth in-charge meetings will be…