Bhagwant Singh Mann Archives - Page 4 of 8

31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Education, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti, Student Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…

24 May

Punjab Unveils Massive Sports Expansion Drive as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Honours Over 1,100 Athletes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAsian Champions Trophy, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Harmanpreet Kaur, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award, Punjab sports awards, rural sports infrastructure

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives in Punjab’s history, honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money worth ₹32.05 crore while announcing a sweeping expansion of the state’s sports ecosystem from villages to international arenas. Positioning Punjab as an emerging sports powerhouse, The Chief Minister the Punjab Government has not only honoured Olympic and Asian Games medallists with ₹1 crore each and provided jobs to nine players, but has also, for the first time, extended direct financial assistance worth ₹8.61 crore to…

22 May

Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanimal birth control, Bhagwant Singh Mann, municipal shelter infrastructure, Stray dog management, Supreme Court directive

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said the Punjab Government will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and humane care for animals. Stressing that children, senior citizens and families must be able to move freely in public spaces without fear, the Chief Minister announced that stray dogs will be shifted from high footfall areas and adequate shelters will be created and maintained for their proper care, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment towards protecting…

19 May

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Criticizes Union Government Over Gulf War Response and Economic Policy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, central investigative agencies, foreign policy, Gulf war economic impact, Narendra Modi, Punjab politics

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday tore into the Narendra Modi-led Union government over its handling of the Gulf war situation, saying the Centre is using the conflict as a shield to hide the complete collapse of its foreign and economic policies while pushing the country towards an undeclared lockdown-like situation. Questioning the Centre’s repeated appeals for austerity and restraint, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said no other country affected by the global crisis has asked its citizens to stop buying petrol, diesel, gas or gold, adding that the Modi government owes the nation answers on…

16 May

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows to Prevent Deletion of Genuine Votes Under ECI’s New Voter Revision Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Election Commission, Punjab elections, voter list revision

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concerns over manipulation of electoral rolls in several states, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday declared that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would not allow even a single genuine vote to be deleted in Punjab under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Warning against any attempt to engineer “fake votes” in favour of a particular political party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that AAP leaders and karyakartas would remain stationed alongside Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at every polling booth across Punjab to monitor the exercise and prevent any irregularity. Referring to complaints from other states…

11 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Vows to Shield Punjab From Divisive Forces and Highlights Educational Success at Sri Muktsar Sahib Lok Milni

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2026 Sacrilege Act, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Lok Milni, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, NITI Aayog Education, Punjab Peace, Sri Muktsar Sahib

Sri Muktsar Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Amid thunderous slogans, roaring crowds and an overwhelming outpouring of affection during a Lok Milni at village Saahib Chand in the Gidderbaha constituency, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday received siropas, portraits and blessings from villagers who gathered in huge numbers to welcome him. Riding on massive public enthusiasm, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a fierce attack on divisive politics, declaring that Punjab’s peace, communal harmony and brotherhood would never be allowed to be disturbed for political gains. Warning that anti-Punjab forces are trying to drag the state back into dark days through…

07 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Launches Shukrana Yatra in Sri Kesgarh Sahib Following Anti-Beadbi Law Enactment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Beadbi Law, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab government, Sacrilege punishment, Shukrana Yatra, Sri Anandpur Sahib

Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): As a devout and indebted Sikh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday embarked on a Shukrana Yatra with full religious fervour after paying obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Sri Anandpur Sahib. Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the yatra was being undertaken to express gratitude to the Almighty for blessing him with the opportunity to serve humanity by enacting the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, which provides for harsher punishment in ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) cases. Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh…

04 May

Women will keep receiving ‘Sanmaan Raashi’ & 24×7 free electricity untill AAP is in power, says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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DASUYA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday took on the opposition directly at a Lok Milni in Ghogra, Dasuya constituency of Hoshiarpur district, declaring that as long as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is in power, women will continue receiving their Sanmaan Raashi and free electricity. He vowed that the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which makes beadbi punishable with life imprisonment, has permanently closed the chapter on sacrilege that the opposition, had it any honest intentions, would have shut long ago. Hitting out at the Akali Dal for drowning Punjab in…

27 Apr

Punjab Government to Acquire Amphibious Machines for Enhanced Flood Preparedness

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabamphibious machines, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Bhakra Dam levels, desilting Punjab, Punjab flood preparedness, Ropar flood prevention

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday reviewed the state’s flood preparedness and approved the purchase of advanced amphibious machines to strengthen Punjab’s flood prevention and relief infrastructure, asserting that the People’s Government is moving proactively to minimise damage and protect lives ahead of the monsoon season. Chairing a high-level meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “In order to carry out flood relief measures further in a smooth and hassle free manner, consent has been given to purchase amphibious machines for desilting of rivers and drains effectively.” He emphasised that these machines are capable of operating…

27 Apr

AAP Punjab Leadership Rallies Behind Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Recusal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Satyagraha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly backed the decision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to refrain from appearing before the court of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, calling it a principled step rooted in truth, self-respect, and the Gandhian philosophy of Satyagraha. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took to 'X' and wrote, “Arvind Kejriwal has demonstrated that one must be ready to sacrifice anything for justice and self-respect. When questions arise over the judiciary's impartiality, public trust is shaken. We all stand firmly with him.” Meanwhile, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora…