Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 34 of 39

07 Jun

CM Mann Assures Justice in Samana Tragedy, Announces Memorial and Safety Reforms

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Samana (Punjab), June 7, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday visited Samana to meet the grieving families of seven schoolchildren who lost their lives in a devastating road accident earlier this week. Describing the incident as “deeply heartbreaking,” Mann pledged justice, accountability, and long-term systemic reforms to prevent such tragedies.During his visit, CM Mann offered condolences and addressed the core demands of the victims' families, many of whom had been protesting for action and answers in the aftermath of the incident.Key Announcements by CM Mann:Strict Action Against Police Lapses: Mann ordered disciplinary measures against police officials who…

04 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

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Chandigarh (National Times): A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse him of siding with Pakistan and undermining India’s armed forces. The controversy deepened a day after Mann made a jibe at the BJP with his “One Nation, One Husband” remark over the reported plan to distribute sindoor (vermilion) as part of the post-Operation Sindoor outreach. Mann Takes Aim at Centre’s Claims Speaking to the media, Mann said, “It’s obvious why the BJP government withdrew the plan to send ‘sindoor’ to…

03 Jun

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

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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…

30 May

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

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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…

27 May

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

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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…

23 May

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

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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…

22 May

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

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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…

22 May

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

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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…

19 May

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

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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,…

17 May

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

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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…