Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 27 of 30

05 May

‘White Elephant BBMB Must Go’: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over Punjab’s Water Woes

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came out all guns blazing in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday, as he led a fiery charge against the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the Central Government over what he called a “systematic betrayal” of Punjab’s water rights. Speaking during a special session where the House unanimously passed a resolution rejecting BBMB's controversial order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, CM Mann tore into the Board's functioning and called for its complete reconstitution. “Punjab has always stood at the forefront—whether it was the freedom struggle or feeding the nation.…

04 May

Punjab CM Lauds Police for Foiling Espionage Plot, Calls It Proud Moment for State

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Chandigarh, May 4 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann praised the Punjab Police on Sunday for successfully arresting individuals involved in espionage, calling the operation a benchmark in effective policing and a blow to anti-national conspiracies.In an official statement, the Chief Minister hailed the arrests as a significant victory against threats targeting India’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty. He emphasized that Punjab, being a border state, bears an immense responsibility in protecting national interests and that the state police have consistently risen to this challenge.Mann described the police action as a commendable move and a matter of immense pride for…

04 May

‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Gains Momentum: Punjab Gears Up for Statewide Anti-Drug Drive from May 7

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National Times Bureau, May 4, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declared that the state’s fight against drugs under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign has entered a decisive phase, with widespread public support backing the government's zero-tolerance approach.Speaking alongside Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh at a key meeting with Village and Ward Defense Committees in Patiala on May 4, Cheema emphasized the unified resolve to dismantle drug networks across the state. He credited Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership for reversing the damage caused by previous administrations. “The Akali-BJP sowed the seeds of drugs, Congress watered them, and now we…

03 May

Punjab Declares War on Drugs: CM Mann Vows Drug-Free State by May 31

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Jalandhar, May 3, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann ramped up his anti-drug crusade on Saturday, administering oaths to hundreds of newly formed Village Defence Committees, pledging to wipe out drugs from the state by May 31. Joined by AAP state president Aman Arora and Lok Sabha MP Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal, Mann declared the fight against drugs as a “war” that will soon be won with public support.He compared the state’s strategic approach to military planning, assuring that this coordinated offensive against drugs marks a turning point. Alongside this, Mann emphasized the government’s commitment to rehabilitation. The…

01 May

Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, May 1:Today, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a strong protest at Phase 7 lights in Mohali against the Centre’s decision to release additional water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana by force.District Planning Committee Chairperson and AAP’s District President Prabhjot Kaur stated that the Centre is behaving unjustly with Punjab and that the Punjab government will not allow even a single drop of its water to go to waste. She made it clear that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government will not tolerate any plundering of Punjab’s water. She pointed out that although Haryana had…

13 Apr

Mann Slams Bajwa Over ‘50 Bombs’ Claim, Links It to Alleged Ties with Pakistan

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Chandigarh, April 13 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann lashed out at Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday, accusing him of spreading panic with false claims that 50 bombs had been smuggled into the state. Mann alleged that Bajwa’s decades-old family ties with Pakistani operatives were the only possible source of such “baseless” information, as intelligence agencies have reported no such threat.Mann dismissed Bajwa’s statement—where the Congress leader claimed that 18 bombs had already exploded while 32 more remained—as “irrational” and lacking any backing from state or central intelligence. “If Bajwa knows this, he must have heard it…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Pratap Bajwa of Spreading Panic with Unfounded Bomb Claims, Alleges Links to Pakistan

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday sharply criticized Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing him of spreading panic by claiming that 50 bombs had been smuggled into Punjab, a statement CM Mann dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. In an official statement, the Chief Minister alleged that Bajwa’s longstanding family ties with individuals in Pakistan were behind the sensational claim. He asserted that no intelligence agency, either state or central, had received any such inputs about explosives being brought into the state. "Perhaps Bajwa's friends across the border informed him of such a plan,” Mann…

12 Apr

Prime Accused Nabbed in Grenade Attack on BJP Leader Kalia, Punjab CM Hails Police for Breakthrough

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Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday lauded the Punjab Police for cracking the grenade attack case involving BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, in coordination with central agencies and the Delhi Police, arrested Saidul Ameen — the prime accused — from Uttar Pradesh.Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, confirmed the arrest and praised the joint operation for its swift execution.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), CM Mann applauded the police for their courage and efficiency. “Punjab Police once again proved that it is one of the most brilliant police forces in…

06 Apr

Punjab Unveils ₹2,000 Crore ‘Sikhya Kranti’ to Transform Government Schools

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Chandigarh, April 6, 2025 — The Punjab Government is set to launch an ambitious 54-day education festival, Sikhya Kranti, beginning April 7, to celebrate and inaugurate newly developed infrastructure worth ₹2,000 crore in 12,000 government schools across the state.Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative on Sunday, declaring it a historic step toward ensuring equitable, modern, and empowering education for Punjab’s children. The transformation includes renovated classrooms, smart learning facilities, and upgraded basic amenities in government schools.Minister Bains highlighted Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision, stating that schools now offer clean drinking water, high-speed Wi-Fi, gender-segregated toilets, desks, and…

04 Apr

Bhagwant Mann Pushes for Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Ropeway to Ease Pilgrim Travel

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Naina Devi, April 4, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced a renewed push to kickstart the long-pending ropeway project between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Naina Devi ji, aiming to ease travel for thousands of pilgrims.Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the revered Shaktipeeth Sri Naina Devi ji temple during Navratras, Mann said he would soon request the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to form a joint task force of officers to fast-track the project. He called the ropeway a vital step for improving connectivity between the two major pilgrimage sites separated by tough terrain.Mann expressed disappointment…