Bhagwant Mann

‘Why Punjab?’ CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Centre Over Deportation Flights Landing in Amritsar

‘Why Punjab?’ CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Centre Over Deportation Flights Landing in Amritsar

Amritsar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday raised strong objections to the landing of US military aircraft carrying deported illegal Indian immigrants at Amritsar airport, alleging a deliberate attempt by the Centre to malign Punjab’s image. Addressing a press conference, Mann questioned why Amritsar was repeatedly chosen as the landing site for deportation flights, despite illegal immigrants belonging to multiple states. “The first flight carrying 104 deported Indians landed in Amritsar, but only 30 were from Punjab. The rest included 33 from Gujarat, 33 from Haryana, and others from Maharashtra and different states. Now, another deportation flight…
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CM Bhagwant Mann to Receive Second Batch of Deported Indians in Amritsar

CM Bhagwant Mann to Receive Second Batch of Deported Indians in Amritsar

Chandigarh, February 14 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will receive the second batch of deported Indian citizens arriving from the United States at Amritsar Airport tomorrow.Mann is reportedly upset over another U.S. deportation flight landing in Amritsar. He views this as a deliberate move by the BJP-led central government to defame Punjab. CM to Leave for Amritsar Today Sources indicate that Mann considers this repeated landing a political conspiracy. He believes such tactics aim to tarnish Punjab’s reputation.Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mann stated that Modi himself is returning from the U.S. He added that it…
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AAP Government in Punjab on Brink of Collapse, BJP Declares ‘Countdown Has Begun

AAP Government in Punjab on Brink of Collapse, BJP Declares ‘Countdown Has Begun

New Delhi, February 11, 2025 (ANI): As uncertainty looms over the stability of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, senior Congress MP Manish Tewari has warned that any political turmoil in the border state could have "very severe national repercussions."Tewari emphasized Punjab’s strategic significance, criticizing the central leadership for failing to understand the complexities of the state. "Punjab is a border state. Our western neighbor is always hyperactive in trying to subvert and destroy its peace. Therefore, political instability here will have severe national repercussions. Delhi has never understood Punjab and unfortunately, never will," he said. He also…
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BJP’s Tarun Chugh Claims ‘Countdown’ for Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Has Started After AAP’s Delhi Defeat

BJP’s Tarun Chugh Claims ‘Countdown’ for Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Has Started After AAP’s Delhi Defeat

New Delhi, February 10, 2025: Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh claimed that the people of Delhi have "punished" Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged corruption. Chugh asserted that the "countdown" for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has now begun, suggesting that AAP may face similar political challenges in Punjab. He remarked that the people of Punjab are eager to free the state from "AAP-da" governance, accusing AAP of being controlled by leaders in Delhi who allegedly shield the mafia operating within Punjab.Chugh’s…
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PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

The PSEB Engineers Association is calling for an impartial judicial inquiry into allegations surrounding demands for "party funds" to ensure accountability and justice. They have expressed strong opposition to political interference in the Punjab power sector. In a letter to Chief Minister Punjab, General Secretary Ajaypal Singh Atwal highlighted that certain influential political figures are misusing their power to disrupt the operations of power corporations and demanding money under the guise of party funds. A particularly alarming incident involved an engineer in Hoshiarpur who faced coercion to pay a so-called "party fund." This incident has raised serious concerns about ethical…
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