Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 15 of 39

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…

17 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP’s ‘Election Game’ as ED raids AAP leaders in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshok Mittal LPU, Bhagwant Mann, BJP washing machine, ED raids Punjab 2026, Sanjeev Arora Ludhiana

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the homes of two AAP leaders in three days, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann called out the BJP for using central agencies to begin its Punjab election campaign, saying a party unable to find 117 candidates is trying to spread fear instead of winning public support. The Chief Minister emphasised that opposition governments are being harassed through blocked funds, Governors, ED, CBI and the Election Commission, while leaders joining the BJP emerged clean from its ‘washing machine’. He said AAP would not be intimidated, asserting that Punjabis may lose their heads…

17 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Alleges Political Targeting After ED Action in Ludhiana, Says Punjab Won’t Be Intimidated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of the Enforcement Directorate’s search at the Ludhiana premises of businessman Sanjeev Arora, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday mounted a strong political counterattack, accusing the Centre of deploying investigative agencies to pressure opponents. Speaking to reporters, Mann criticised the use of enforcement bodies, calling it an abuse of authority and warning that such actions weaken democratic functioning. He argued that opposition-ruled states are increasingly being subjected to scrutiny driven by political motives rather than due process. The Chief Minister also pointed to developments in Bihar, taking aim at Samrat Choudhary and questioning…

15 Apr

AAP condemns ED raids on MP Ashok Mittal; Kejriwal calls it BJP’s “Election Campaign”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, ED raids Ashok Mittal, Punjab politics 2026, Raghav Chadha security

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a fierce counter-offensive on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids on the residence and business premises of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal characterized the federal agency's action as the "beginning of the BJP’s election campaign in Punjab," asserting that the central government is using investigative agencies to intimidate political opponents. Kejriwal warned that the voters of Punjab would deliver a "befitting reply" to such tactics in the upcoming electoral contests. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann echoed these sentiments, describing the…

15 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ₹150 crore development package for Hoshiarpur’s Kandi belt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab news, Bhagwant Mann, Hoshiarpur development, Kandi belt Punjab, Tanda Urmur projects

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major move to address decades of infrastructural neglect, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, launched development projects worth ₹150 crore for the Tanda Urmur assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur. The package focuses on modernizing road connectivity, expanding healthcare access, and improving water supply in the Kandi region—an area the Chief Minister claimed had been politically sidelined for nearly 70 years. During the state-level event in Tanda, Mann emphasized that his government is committed to providing dignity and quality facilities to every citizen, regardless of their location. Key Projects and Infrastructure Upgrades…

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,…

14 Apr

Women officers at the forefront of Punjab’s ‘Crime Free’ mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gangstran Te Vaar, Operation Parhaar, Pragya Jain, Punjab Police, Women in Policing

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a crime and gangster-free Punjab. From supervising high-impact anti-gangster crackdowns to driving community-focused initiatives, these officers are not only dismantling criminal networks but also redefining leadership within the force. The growing presence of women in leadership roles has placed Punjab Police among the country’s most progressive forces, with women officers supervising major operations such as Gangstran Te Vaar and Operation Parhaar. These officers are not only protecting the…

14 Apr

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…

14 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann: Congress and Akalis “backstabbed” Ambedkar by denying education to the poor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Dalit welfare, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab education

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday drew a direct line between decades of Congress-Akali rule and the systematic denial of education to the poor, stating that keeping underprivileged communities uneducated was a deliberate political choice that crushed generations of Dalit youth while scholarship funds meant for their upliftment were siphoned off. Contrasting this with his government’s approach, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is reversing this legacy of neglect by prioritising education and women’s financial empowerment to realise Babasaheb’s vision…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann government passes historic Anti-Sacrilege Bill; life imprisonment for “Beadbi”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Life imprisonment, Punjab Assembly, Religious harmony, Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As a mark of respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Assembly led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby stipulating harsher punishment for beadbi (sacrilege) of living Guru Sahib. In a decisive and uncompromising move, the Bhagwant Mann Government has introduced life imprisonment for beadbi, creating one of the toughest legal frameworks in the country to deal with beadbi. Declaring the legislation as a historic correction of past regimes’ failures, the Chief Minister affirmed that the new law closes long-standing…