Bhagwant Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement. In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Yudh Nashean Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the…
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Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…
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‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…
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CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at PM Modi & Amit Shah as Arvind Kejriwal gets discharged from excise policy case

CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at PM Modi & Amit Shah as Arvind Kejriwal gets discharged from excise policy case

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the discharge of charges against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, and others in the excise policy case by the court has vindicated the party’s consistent stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other central agencies have been reduced to mere puppets in the hands of the Union government to target political rivals. In a video message, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It is a historic day in the politics of the country because…
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Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s decisive and sustained crackdown against narcotics is delivering concrete results, dismantling drug networks that once operated with impunity. He said that as Punjab strengthens enforcement and public participation against drugs, serious questions are arising about the growing menace in Haryana under the Nayab Singh Saini government. Recalling that drugs proliferated across Punjab during the 2007–2017 SAD-BJP regime, Harpal Singh Cheema said a similar pattern is now visible in Haryana. Referring to Haryana Police officer Sunil Sandhu, who is facing action after anti-drug operations, Harpal…
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Bhagwant Mann Govt Begins Rollout of Punjab Trade Commission; Meetings Held in 10 Districts

Bhagwant Mann Govt Begins Rollout of Punjab Trade Commission; Meetings Held in 10 Districts

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has announced the formation of a Punjab Trade Commission in a significant step aimed at strengthening the state’s trading community and simplifying business operations for small traders, shopkeepers and entrepreneurs. Punjab Finance, Excise & Taxation, and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to making governance more accessible and responsive to those who drive Punjab’s economy. Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The key objective of the Commission is to ensure that traders no longer have to run pillar to post for routine approvals, departmental clearances and day-to-day business-related…
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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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