Baltej Pannu Archives - National Times

12 May

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Slams Centre for Making Punjabi Optional in Army Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Army schools, Baltej Pannu, Education policy, Punjab News, Punjabi Language

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi an optional subject in Army schools across Punjab, stating that the move reflects the Centre’s continued attempts to undermine Punjab’s identity, language and cultural roots. AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said Punjabis will never tolerate any effort to diminish the status of their mother tongue on the soil of Punjab. Addressing the issue, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “The BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi optional in Army…

30 Apr

AAP Media Head Baltej Pannu Slams Akali Dal for Alleged Ties to Gangster Families

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Akali Dal, Baltej Pannu, Chandigarh, Goldy Brar, Law, Order, Political Patronage, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct of the Shiromani Akali Dal, stating that its public posturing on law and order stands in complete contradiction to its actions on the ground. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that while the Akali Dal claims to be concerned about the situation in Punjab, its own decisions reflect open patronage to criminals and gangster networks. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “The party which is today shedding crocodile tears over the state’s law and order situation has, in reality, been…

18 Apr

Over 60,000 drug traffickers arrested as ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign breaks backbone of mafia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, drug trafficking, heroin recovery, Punjab, Punjab Police, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge and Yudh Nashean Virudh Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu said that encouraging results are emerging from the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. He said that the kind of success being achieved with the active support of the people of Punjab has proven that the state is rapidly moving towards becoming completely drug-free. This coordination between the government and the public has broken the backbone of drug traffickers. Sharing the data of the ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, Baltej Pannu stated, "Punjab Police has…

16 Apr

Arrest of Akali leader in Moga sex racket exposes SAD’s true face, says Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal leader arrest, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann government, Jagjit Singh Jeeta, Moga sex racket, Punjab Bachao Yatra

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP government from 2007 to 2017 is extensive. Whether it was the illegal drug trade, cable mafia, bus business, or the promotion of gangster culture, the direct involvement of Akali leaders was evident in every sphere. Today, once again, their ugly face has…

15 Apr

Baltej Pannu slams Centre over BBMB rule changes, calls it a conspiracy to seize Punjab’s waters

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaltej Pannu, BBMB rule change, Bhagwant Mann, Federal structure, Punjab water rights, SYL canal issue

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has intensified its attack on the BJP-led Union Government regarding recent amendments to the appointment rules of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu characterized the move as a deliberate attempt to undermine the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and forcibly seize control of the state's river waters and vital resources. Pannu asserted that the Centre’s decision to open key BBMB positions to candidates from across the country, rather than exclusively from Punjab and Haryana,…

28 Mar

Punjab Anti-Gangster Helpline Sees 590 Complaints, Government Claims Strong Public Backing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAGTF Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann government, crime complaints helpline, Punjab anti-gangster drive

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, 'Gangsters te Vaar', is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued against gangsters, which proves that there is no longer any space left for criminals in the state.Sharing the figures, Baltej Pannu said that around 590 people have registered their complaints on this helpline so far. He clarified that the government’s priority is…

20 Mar

Baltej Pannu Accuses Sukhbir Badal of Distorting History to Mask Akali Dal’s Role in Sacrilege Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, Baltej Pannu, beadbi cases, Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura firing, sacrilege, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary and Media Incharge Baltej Pannu turned the ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) debate back on Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling him out for attempting to rewrite Punjab’s history to deflect blame. He pointed out that all the most controversial cases trace back to the Akali regime, adding that, faced with growing political irrelevance, Sukhbir Singh Badal is now trying to revive his career by shifting blame onto others, a move the people of Punjab can clearly see through. Hitting back strongly, AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu stated,…

04 Mar

AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-drug, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Ludhiana, Nasha Mukti Morcha, Punjab government

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Media Head Punjab and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday visited an anti-drug crusader undergoing treatment at Mohan Dai Hospital after the activist was injured in an attack by individuals involved in drug peddling. During the visit, Baltej Pannu met the whistleblower and their family to extend solidarity and assure them of full support from the Punjab Government. Baltej Pannu was accompanied by MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu along with members of Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab. He conveyed that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands rock-solid with those who are courageously…

03 Mar

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmmy Virk, Baltej Pannu, Punjab government, stranded Indians, UAE

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday, March 2, 2026, reached out to popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk to inquire about the safety of his family currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the telephonic conversation, Pannu extended his support to the artist, stating that the Bhagwant Mann-led government stands firmly with the Virk family during this period of geopolitical uncertainty. Pannu informed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation of Punjabis stuck in the Gulf…

02 Mar

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Drug arrests, Heroin Seizure, Nasha Mukti, Punjab drugs, Rangla Punjab, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…