Bhagwant Mann

AAP Hits Back at Opposition Over Village Defense Committees Oath Ceremony, Says Criticism Shows ‘Pro-Drug Mindset’

AAP Hits Back at Opposition Over Village Defense Committees Oath Ceremony, Says Criticism Shows ‘Pro-Drug Mindset’

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu launched a sharp counterattack on the questions being raised by the opposition regarding the oath-taking ceremony of the Village Defense Committees held at Killi Chahl in Moga. Pannu said that the opposition is so troubled by the steps being taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab drug-free that they have started creating noise without any reason.Pannu said that the opposition parties who are today crying over the use of government money have perhaps forgotten their shameful history. Reminding them, he said that…
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AAP’s Moga Rally to Proceed Without CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Health Concerns

AAP’s Moga Rally to Proceed Without CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Health Concerns

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s political spotlight will shift to Moga on Monday as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) goes ahead with its much-publicised rally, though Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be missing from the stage due to health reasons. Mann was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali after experiencing discomfort linked to high blood pressure. According to doctors, he has undergone necessary medical examinations and remains stable. He is currently under observation and receiving supportive care. Kejriwal to Address Gathering In the Chief Minister’s absence, AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will headline the event at Killi Chahla village. Punjab…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails India’s Dominant Win Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails India’s Dominant Win Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling the triumph a moment of pride for the entire nation. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Mann lauded Team India for defeating their arch-rivals by 61 runs in a high-voltage Group A encounter. He described the performance as “resounding” and praised the players for showcasing determination and unity on the global stage. The Chief Minister highlighted that with the latest win, India has now secured three consecutive victories in…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Public Not to Fall for Rumours on Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Assures ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Public Not to Fall for Rumours on Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Assures ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment

CHANDIGARH, 10th February 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday appealed to the people of Punjab not to be misled by  misleading and malicious propaganda being spread by anti-Punjab forces regarding the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the flagship healthcare programme of the state government.In a video message addressed to the people, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Punjab government launched this ambitious scheme to ensure that every resident of Punjab, especially those from the weaker sections of society, has direct access to quality medical treatment.”Explaining the scope of the initiative, Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “To provide comprehensive healthcare…
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Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti: Bhagwant Mann Govt sets national benchmark as over 17.5 lakh parents join statewide workshop

Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti: Bhagwant Mann Govt sets national benchmark as over 17.5 lakh parents join statewide workshop

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The Punjab School Education Department on Saturday organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop across all government schools, engaging over 17.5 akh parents in an unprecedented exercise in community participation. Sharing details of the initiative, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “The Punjab School Education Department organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop, engaging over 17.50 lakh parents across all government schools.” The Punjab Education Minister pointed out the mega initiative, spearheaded by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, had set a new benchmark for parental involvement in the state’s education system and…
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CM Health Insurance Scheme Delivers Relief: Labourer Gets ₹3 Lakh Heart Treatment Free, Says Dhaliwal

CM Health Insurance Scheme Delivers Relief: Labourer Gets ₹3 Lakh Heart Treatment Free, Says Dhaliwal

Amritsar, 7 February 2026 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the promises made to the public by the Bhagwant Mann government are now clearly being fulfilled at the ground level. Due to the visionary thinking of National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme has now become fully effective. Addressing a press conference on Saturday along with AAP leaders Prabhbir Singh Brar and Gurpratap Singh Sandhu, Dhaliwal said that under this scheme, nearly 65 lakh families in Punjab have been ensured cashless treatment…
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Sant Samaj Praises Punjab Government for State-Level Observance of Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji’s Parkash Purb

Sant Samaj Praises Punjab Government for State-Level Observance of Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji’s Parkash Purb

Khuralgarh, 6th February 2026: The Sant Samaj on Friday lauded the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for making elaborate and unprecedented arrangements to commemorate the 649th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji, expressing deep appreciation for celebrating the sacred occasion with reverence and dignity.Addressing the gathering during the state-level function organised at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, Sant Nirmal Das Ji Jaure Wale said, “The Guru Ravidass Ji Sadhu Samparda Society extends its congratulations to the state government, particularly to CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, for making extensive arrangements for the Parkash Purb. He said, “On behalf…
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Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

MOga (Gurpreet Singh): Setting a clear break from years of symbolic gestures around Punjab’s icons, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace in Dhudike will be transformed into a full-fledged model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds and all basic infrastructure. Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the Chief Minister said earlier governments confined themselves to drawing up plans, while his government would ensure visible work on the ground within a year. Underlining his point, Bhagwant Singh Mann pledged to return on Lala Ji’s next birth anniversary…
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Haryana–Punjab CMs Hold Crucial Meeting on SYL Issue, Agree on Officer-Level Talks

Haryana–Punjab CMs Hold Crucial Meeting on SYL Issue, Agree on Officer-Level Talks

Chandigarh, January 27, 2026: Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday held an important meeting in Chandigarh to discuss the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue, with Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann agreeing to take the dialogue forward at the officials’ level.The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, saw detailed point-by-point discussions on the SYL matter. Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal were also present during the talks.After the meeting, both Chief Ministers addressed a joint press conference to brief the media on the outcome. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…
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Punjab Launches ₹10 Lakh Free Healthcare Scheme, AAP Calls It Fulfilment of ‘Health Guarantee’

Punjab Launches ₹10 Lakh Free Healthcare Scheme, AAP Calls It Fulfilment of ‘Health Guarantee’

Chandigarh, January 22, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fulfils its promise of free healthcare in Punjab as National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launch the ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna’ (MMSY) in Mohali, extending free treatment of up to ₹10 lakh to every family in the state. With the scheme now in force, even the most expensive private hospitals previously accessible only to the wealthy are opened to the poor, marking a decisive shift in public welfare delivery. Punjab, under the AAP government, now becomes the first state in the country to guarantee free healthcare, free…
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