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28 Jun

Spiritual Grandeur: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann Announce Luv-Kush Temple, Free ‘Hamare Ram’ Staging, and Major Pilgrim Routes in Amritsar

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s unwavering commitment to preserving India’s spiritual heritage and strengthening the values of Sanatan Dharma, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined thousands of devotees at the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shivji Ke Naam’ bhajan evening in Amritsar, where they unveiled a series of landmark initiatives to further enrich Punjab’s religious and cultural legacy. These include the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita, Mata Janaki and Luv-Kush in Amritsar, the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna with new pilgrimage routes, the…

27 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Divine Blessings in Ayodhya, Raises Questions Over Ram Temple Donation Probe

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Ayodhya (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited Ayodhya on Friday to offer prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, combining a spiritual visit with a strong political message over the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in temple donations. Following his visit, Kejriwal addressed the media along with Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, alleging that the investigation into the donation case had failed to reach those occupying senior positions. He argued that the arrests made so far targeted only lower-level employees, while individuals responsible for overseeing the temple trust had not been brought under the scanner.…

22 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal hails Punjab’s welfare initiative as the largest women’s empowerment scheme globally

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s decision to transfer three months’ honorarium in one instalment to beneficiaries under the ‘Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’. Congratulating the mothers, sisters and daughters of Punjab, the AAP Chief hailed the scheme, which provides ₹1,000 per month to women and ₹1,500 per month to women from SC communities, as the world’s largest women’s empowerment programme. Under the initiative, the Bhagwant Mann Government will transfer three months’ payments together into the accounts of all eligible women on July 1. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal…

15 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann Thank Voters for AAP’s Mohali Civic Poll Victory, Highlight Punjab Government’s Achievements

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SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Thanking the people of Punjab for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s resounding victory in the Municipal Corporation elections, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann addressed a massive gathering during a mega roadshow in Mohali on Sunday. Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab had been pushed towards ruin during the regimes of the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP and Congress, when drugs spread across the state and a dark chapter engulfed Punjab. He asserted that CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had worked tirelessly to pull Punjab out of that difficult period and put it back on the…

15 Jun

AAP Targets BJP After Arrest of Party Office-Bearer in Punjab Drug Case

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign continues to intensify its crackdown on drug peddlers and narcotics networks across Punjab. Amid the ongoing drive, the arrest of an ‘ED Party’ (BJP) office-bearer along with his associates for selling drugs has brought the party under scrutiny. Referring to the development, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders said the Bhagwant Mann Government’s determined action against the drug menace is exposing those involved in the narcotics trade and reinforcing Punjab’s resolve to secure a drug-free future for its youth. Taking to X, AAP National Convenor…

14 Jun

Punjab Govt Strengthens Trader Outreach Through State Commission, Reaffirms Commitment to Business-Friendly Governance

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Saturday directly engaged with traders, shopkeepers and business owners during a meeting of the Punjab State Traders Commission (PSTC) in Jalandhar, reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment to resolving their concerns through dialogue and responsive governance. Highlighting small traders as the backbone of the economy, the AAP Supremo said that while previous governments ignored their issues and subjected them to harassment and extortion, the Bhagwant Mann Government has ended such practices and established the PSTC to ensure that even the smallest…

14 Jun

Punjab Govt Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme; Adds Salasar Balaji, Khatu Shyam, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Mathura-Vrindavan Routes

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to preserving Punjab’s spiritual heritage and making religious journeys accessible to every devotee, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Saturday announced a major expansion of its free Mukh Matri Teerath Yatra Yojna, adding Salasar Balaji Dham, Sri Khatu Shyam Ji, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Shri Mathura Ji - Vrindavan Dham to the list of pilgrimage destinations. Addressing a gathering in the presence of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the Punjab Government is not only enabling devotees to undertake sacred pilgrimages free of cost but is also investing in…

09 Jun

AAP Alleges Misuse of ED Against Punjab Traders, Targets BJP and Congress

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New Delhi/Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its Punjab Government strongly condemned fresh ED (Enforcement Directorate) raids on traders in Punjab on Tuesday, revealing that central agencies are being used to target and intimidate the state's business community. Describing traders as the backbone of Punjab’s economic growth, the Punjab Government reaffirmed its support for them.Meanwhile, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal called out the BJP-led Centre for harassing Hindu traders through repeated ED action. The party asserted that Punjab’s traders should not feel intimidated and said the entire state and the Punjab Government stand firmly with them.AAP National…

06 Jun

Punjab First State to Crack Down on Arbitrary Private School Fee Hikes, Says Arvind Kejriw

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Welcoming Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s landmark decision to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab has become the first state in the country to take decisive action against the unchecked profiteering of private educational institutions. He highlighted that the Bhagwant Mann Government has ordered private schools to refund any fee increase exceeding 5%, providing major relief to lakhs of parents burdened by rising education costs. The AAP Chief noted that the AAP Government had previously compelled private schools in Delhi to roll back unjustified fee…

27 May

Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Exam Irregularities, Questions Government’s Ability to Safeguard Students’ Future

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing controversy over alleged irregularities in several competitive and academic examinations across the country, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the education system. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal raised serious concerns over repeated reports of examination-related lapses and questioned the government’s ability to conduct national-level tests effectively. Referring to controversies surrounding NEET, CBSE Class 12, SSC GD, and fresh complaints linked to B.Tech examinations, Kejriwal said the pattern of repeated disruptions reflected a deeper institutional failure. In…