Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 12 of 46

01 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Defection as Former MLA Joins AAP in Patran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal setback, Bhagwant Mann, Patran defection, Punjab political shift, Vaninder Kaur Loomba

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal suffered a major political setback in Patran when former MLA Vaninder Kaur Loomba and Karan Singh DTO, along with hundreds of their supporters, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally welcomed all the newly inducted leaders and supporters into the party. He said that the joining of grassroots leaders would further strengthen the party in the region. CM Mann said that such a large number of supporters from the opposition party joining AAP reflects the growing public endorsement of the AAP government's…

01 Jul

Congress Suffers Setback as Key Political Leaders Defect to AAP in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, Congress setback, Mukerian political defections, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) family continues to expand as several senior Congress leaders from the Mukerian joined the party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. Among those who joined AAP were Sarpanch Anil Thakur, Beant Singh Randhawa, Poonam Rattu, Sarpanch Tajinder Pal Singh, Rajesh Rattu, Sarpanch Lakhvir Singh, Sher Singh Shera, and former Akali Dal Assembly candidate Sarbjot Singh Sabi. They expressed their faith in the policies and vision of the Aam Aadmi Party and announced their decision to join the party along with their supporters. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally…

01 Jul

Punjab Rolls Out Landmark Welfare Scheme for Women with Direct Cash Transfers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, direct benefit transfer, Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab welfare scheme, Women Empowerment

Dhuri (Gurpreet Singh): The wait of lakhs of women across Punjab finally came to an end on Wednesday as the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government rolled out the Mukh Mantri Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, fulfilling its final election guarantee made ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Launching the scheme through a dedicated web portal in Dhuri, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the direct transfer of three months’ Satkar Raashi into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, with every woman receiving ₹3,000 and women from the Scheduled Caste category receiving ₹4,500. The payments began reaching beneficiaries…

29 Jun

Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday pointed out that the Akalis are opposing the Anti-Beadbi Act because they know they will have to answer for their past misdeeds, declaring that they had joined hands with the forces responsible for the beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. During a Lok Milni in Faridkot, the Chief Minister also held the traditional political parties responsible for looting Punjab and remaining disconnected from the common people. Reiterating his government’s commitment to public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted Punjab’s emergence as the country’s top-performing state in school…

29 Jun

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a major gift to the residents of the holy city of Amritsar by dedicating the newly constructed flyover at the junction of Sultanwind Bypass and Sultanwind Link Road to the people. Built to ease long-standing traffic congestion and ensure seamless connectivity for over two lakh devotees visiting Sri Amritsar Sahib every day, the project has been completed by saving ₹11.52 crore of public money through a transparent system. Showcasing his government's development-driven governance, the Chief Minister also announced that 3,100 new stadiums, 3,000 gyms and 400 new Aam…

29 Jun

Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace of drugs under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Backed by a record ₹1,791 crore sports budget, the state government is establishing 3,000 modern village gyms and developing 3,100 sports grounds across Punjab while simultaneously undertaking a large-scale drive to rejuvenate village ponds…

28 Jun

AAP MLAs, Ministers to Appear Before Akal Takht Tomorrow, Confirms CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and Cabinet ministers summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib will appear before the Sikh temporal authority tomorrow, reiterating that the party holds the institution in the highest regard. Addressing the media, Mann stated that all legislators and ministers who have been called have been instructed to remain present before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He added that those who have only been asked to furnish written explanations will submit their responses as directed. Emphasising the party's respect for Sikh religious institutions, the Chief Minister said…

21 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign Shifts Focus to Post-Recovery Employment and Livelihoods

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAddiction Recovery, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, rehabilitation, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now being defined by stories of recovery and hope that have come their way through jobs and employment. Former addicts who once struggled to get rid of substance abuse are now busy rebuilding their lives working at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, many are self-employed, at D-Mart, Blinkit, etc. Ever since the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign took off in the state in March 2025, many victims of substance abuse who have completed treatment at various de-addiction facilities across Punjab have found employment, demonstrating how livelihood can…

21 Jun

Punjab Chief Minister Opposes Higher Education Bill, Warns Against Centralisation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, education reform, Higher Education Bill, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly opposed the proposed ‘Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhiniyam Bill, 2025’ (Higher Education Bill), warning that the legislation could make higher education more expensive, weaken opportunities for students from ordinary families and diminish the ability of states to address local educational needs. In a detailed letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the Centre to reconsider the Bill and hold wider consultations before implementing reforms that could significantly alter the higher education landscape. Emphasising that crores of parents across the country pin their hopes and dreams…

21 Jun

AAP Demands Akal Takht Investigation Into Alleged Fake Video Campaign Targeting Punjab CM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday urged the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to ensure a thorough investigation into the fake video campaign targeting the Punjab Chief Minister, saying the forensic examination of more than 1,100 frames has conclusively established that the person seen in the video is not the Chief Minister. AAP Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu said the focus must now shift to identifying the actor featured in the video, those who produced and directed it, and the individuals who financed what he described as a well-planned conspiracy. The AAP Punjab Media In-charge also…