Bhagwant Mann

“Bhagwant Mann Must Resign and Apologise”: BJP Slams Punjab CM Over Remarks on Operation Sindoor
03 Jun

“Bhagwant Mann Must Resign and Apologise”: BJP Slams Punjab CM Over Remarks on Operation Sindoor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come down heavily on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his controversial remarks mocking Operation Sindoor, a recent military response by India to terrorist activity. During a press conference, CM Mann made a jibe at reports suggesting that the BJP would distribute sindoor (vermilion) to households, saying, “Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name? Is this a ‘One Nation, One Husband’ scheme?” The remark has triggered outrage from BJP leaders, who termed it “disrespectful” and “insensitive.” BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing…
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Day 90 of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign: 103 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, 3.8 Kg Heroin Seized
30 May

Day 90 of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign: 103 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, 3.8 Kg Heroin Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, May 30, 2025: As Punjab's massive crackdown on narcotics under the campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” completed its 90th day, the state police arrested 103 drug smugglers and seized 3.8 kilograms of heroin along with ₹2.04 lakh in drug money. The total number of arrests under the drive has now touched 14,504.The statewide operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav across all 28 police districts.Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a drug-free state, the Punjab Police conducted coordinated raids under a special day-long operation. Over…
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CM Mann Conducts Surprise Check at Mohali Sub-Registrar Office to Review ‘Easy Registration Scheme’ Rollout
27 May

CM Mann Conducts Surprise Check at Mohali Sub-Registrar Office to Review ‘Easy Registration Scheme’ Rollout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Mohali, May 27, 2025 – In an unannounced visit to assess the performance of the newly launched Easy Registration Scheme, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday arrived at the Sub-Registrar Office in Mohali. The visit, which lasted over 20 minutes, aimed to ensure the seamless rollout of a citizen-centric digital registration process and gather first-hand public feedback.CM Mann clarified that the surprise check was not intended to catch officials off guard, but rather to further streamline government functioning. "This might be the first time a Chief Minister has personally visited such an office in Punjab," he noted, adding…
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CM Mann-led Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Corruption, Raids AAP MLA Raman Arora in Jalandhar
23 May

CM Mann-led Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Corruption, Raids AAP MLA Raman Arora in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Jalandhar (National Times): In a dramatic and decisive step, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has carried out a corruption raid on its own legislator, Jalandhar (Central) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora, marking one of the most high-profile anti-corruption actions since the AAP came to power in the state. According to initial reports, Arora was allegedly involved in a racket where false notices were issued to residents of Jalandhar through the Municipal Corporation. These notices, often without any legitimate basis, created panic and distress among citizens. It is alleged that Arora then took money from…
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Haryana CM Saini Criticizes Punjab’s Refusal on Water Sharing, Urges Compliance with Court Orders
22 May

Haryana CM Saini Criticizes Punjab’s Refusal on Water Sharing, Urges Compliance with Court Orders

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, , ,
Chandigarh, May 22, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of adopting an “arrogant and unjust stance” by refusing to share Haryana’s rightful share of drinking water. Speaking at a press conference in Ladwa, Saini condemned what he called the politicization of a critical public issue, warning that such conduct was unbecoming of a responsible leader.Saini urged Mann to uphold the principles of the Indian Constitution and comply with the Supreme Court and High Court rulings on the matter. Drawing from religious teachings and India’s cultural reverence for water, he said Punjab…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over CISF Deployment at Bhakra Dam, Questions BJP’s Stand on Punjab’s Water Rights
22 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over CISF Deployment at Bhakra Dam, Questions BJP’s Stand on Punjab’s Water Rights

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Escalating tensions over the ongoing water-sharing dispute with Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a scathing attack on the central government and state BJP leaders during a press conference, raising serious objections to the Centre’s decision to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Bhakra Dam. On May 19, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notice stating that 296 CISF personnel will be deployed at the Bhakra Dam site. According to the communication, the cost of this deployment would be Rs 2,90,100 per head annually, totaling a staggering Rs 8.58 crore, to be…
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BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Amritsar Hooch Tragedy, Alleges AAP’s Nexus with Liquor Mafia
19 May

BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Amritsar Hooch Tragedy, Alleges AAP’s Nexus with Liquor Mafia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau, May 19, 2025: In a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted a formal memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria demanding a time-bound probe into the recent hooch tragedy in Majitha, Amritsar district. The tragedy has claimed 27 lives, with BJP alleging it to be the result of AAP’s complicity with the liquor mafia.BJP Punjab State President Sunil Jakhar, in a detailed letter dated May 19, 2025, held Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration responsible for the avoidable loss of lives. The victims, mostly daily wage earners,…
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Mann and Kejriwal Call for Unified Public Movement to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab
17 May

Mann and Kejriwal Call for Unified Public Movement to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Jalalpur (Hoshiarpur), May 17, 2025 — In a powerful joint address, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal urged the people of Punjab to come together beyond political lines in a resolute fight against the state’s drug menace. The appeal came during a public oath-taking ceremony at Jalalpur in Hoshiarpur, as part of the ongoing anti-drug initiative ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’.Chief Minister Mann minced no words in blaming previous governments for allowing the drug crisis to fester in Punjab. “The drug problem is not just a social issue, it is a dark legacy…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Punjabis to Unite Beyond Politics in Fight Against Drugs
17 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Punjabis to Unite Beyond Politics in Fight Against Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Narangwal (Ludhiana), May 17, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made a passionate appeal to the people of Punjab on Saturday to rise above political affiliations and join hands with the state government in its war against drugs, titled ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’.Speaking at a public event where he administered an anti-drug oath to the gathering, CM Mann emphasized that the fight against drugs must become a people’s movement. “This is not about politics. This is about saving our future generations,” he said, calling it a moral duty for all citizens.He reaffirmed that the bulldozer drive against drug smugglers—in…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Calls on Farmers to Adopt Direct Sowing, Promises Financial and Infrastructural Support
15 May

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Calls on Farmers to Adopt Direct Sowing, Promises Financial and Infrastructural Support

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a bid to address the ongoing groundwater crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially kickstarted a state-wide direct paddy sowing campaign, targeting 5 lakh acres for the upcoming cultivation season. Highlighting the environmental and economic benefits, CM Mann said, “Direct sowing saves 15-20% of water and cuts down on additional farming expenses. It's time we take conscious steps for our future.” Notably, for the first time, Basmati paddy farmers who adopt this method will also receive equal government support. Every eligible farmer practicing direct sowing will receive ₹1,500 per acre, along with the provision of timely…
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