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08 Nov

Congress Donations Plunge Nearly 75% To Rs 131 Crore In 2025-26, Sharpest Fall In A Decade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBJP, Congress, Election Commission, Political Funding

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Congress party recorded a nearly 75 per cent decline in donations exceeding Rs 20,000 in the financial year 2025-26, with its disclosed contributions falling to Rs 130.69 crore from Rs 517.39 crore in the previous year. The drop marks the steepest annual decline in such donations in a decade, an analysis of the party's filings with the Election Commission shows. The figures come from the party's contribution reports submitted to the poll body. Congress had reported Rs 281.48 crore in donations above Rs 20,000 in 2023-24, before its collections rose significantly during the 2024-25 Lok…

07 Nov

AAP Will Return To Power In Punjab, Bhagwant Mann To Become CM For Second Term: Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Punjab, Punjab elections 2027

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is confident of retaining power in Punjab in the upcoming Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann set to lead the government for a second consecutive term, party spokesperson Baltej Pannu said on Saturday. Reacting to statements by BJP leaders on whether the party would contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently or enter into an alliance, Pannu said AAP was not concerned about the BJP's electoral strategy and would seek votes on the basis of its governance record. He said the party would approach voters with its development and…

06 Nov

AAP Alleges ED Officials Pressured AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora To Join BJP During 48-Hour Raid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amandeep Kaur Arora, BJP, BJPAAP, ED, Manish Sisodia, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Launching a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government over the 48-hour long Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of Moga MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) pointed out the BJP is brazenly misusing central investigative agencies to intimidate elected representatives and force them to switch political allegiance. Senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia asserted that despite finding nothing during the searches, ED personnel remained at the MLA’s residence for 48 hours and repeatedly pressured her to join the BJP with promises of a ministerial berth. Condemning the BJP’s politics…

06 Nov

CM Nayab Saini Challenges Rahul Gandhi To Debate In Haryana, Offers Venue For Face-Off With BJP Yuva Morcha Chief

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP, Congress, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to hold a debate in Haryana, offering to arrange a venue for the proposed face-off with the state's BJP Yuva Morcha president. Responding to Gandhi's reported challenge for a debate, Saini said the Congress leader could come to Haryana, where the BJP youth wing chief would put questions to him. He accused Gandhi of making allegations without being willing to face questions in return. Speaking to reporters at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh on Friday, November 6, Saini also asked the Congress to approach the Election…

05 Nov

Amit Shah Inaugurates 1857 Martyrs’ Memorial In Ambala, Says BJP Will Fulfil All Poll Promises Before 2029 Elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana1857, Ambala, Amit Shah, BJP, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Ambala (Balwinder Singh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala, Haryana. He also inaugurated the Jalbehra–Shahabad section of National Highway 152G, built at a cost of Rs 1,260 crore. Addressing the gathering, Shah praised Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s working style, describing him as a leader who speaks slowly but works swiftly. He also said the BJP would approach voters in the 2029 elections after fulfilling all promises and guarantees made in its manifesto. Shah said the 1857 uprising should be remembered…

05 Nov

AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora Alleges BJP Offered Ministerial Post During 42-Hour ED Raid, Says She Refused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amandeep Kaur Arora, BJP, ED raid, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Women Wing President, MLA from Moga and party candidate for the upcoming elections, Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, on Thursday exposed the BJP-led Central Government’s political vendetta, revealing that the 42-hour-long Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at her residence was accompanied by repeated pressure to join the BJP in exchange for a ministerial position. She said that despite extensive searches at her residence and hospital, the ED could not recover a single penny and had to return empty-handed. Reaffirming her commitment to AAP, she declared that neither threats nor political inducements could shake her…

04 Nov

‘Raids Won’t Stop Us’: CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses BJP Of Targeting AAP Leaders, Says Punjab Government Will Stay Focused On Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Central Agencies, Punjab News, Punjab politics, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday tore into the BJP-led Union Government over repeated raids by central agencies against AAP leaders, asserting that the BJP and its agencies could conduct as many raids as they wanted, but nothing would deter the AAP government from working relentlessly for the people of Punjab. Reacting to the raids at the residence of AAP MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that central agencies were being directed by the BJP to target opposition leaders and suppress dissent, but would find nothing against AAP leaders who had been serving…

03 Nov

Haryana Assembly To Hold Special Session On November 26 For Constitution Day, Announces CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Constitution Day, Haryana Assembly, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that the state Assembly will hold a special session on November 26 to mark Constitution Day. The session, to be organised as part of the Constitution Fortnight, will discuss various aspects of the Indian Constitution. The announcement came after a state Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, where seven agenda items were approved, according to the Chief Minister. Addressing the media after the meeting, Saini also spoke about his government's welfare initiatives and launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over their political record…

03 Nov

Akali Dal-BJP Alliance Likely After Diwali; PM Modi May Announce Tie-Up at Bathinda Rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAkali Dal, BJP, Diwali

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Political discussions over a possible reunion between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab have reportedly gained momentum, with an announcement expected after Diwali. According to sources within the BJP, negotiations over seat-sharing are underway, and the saffron party is seeking a significantly larger share of constituencies than it contested during its previous alliance with the Akalis. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Bathinda after the two parties finalise their arrangement and formally announce the alliance at a public rally. However, neither the announcement nor the proposed visit…

02 Nov

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Alliance, Inaugurates Major Canal Water Project in Patiala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akali Dal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Canal water, Congress, governance, Patiala, Punjab politics

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP, calling them deeply corrupt parties that had joined hands to derail Punjab’s development and protect their shared political interests. Describing the forthcoming political battle as ‘One Vs All’, he said that despite having different flags and election symbols, these parties shared the same intention of looting Punjab and exploiting its people. During a public gathering in Ghanaur Halqa of Patiala, the Chief Minister said the traditional parties are uncomfortable because an ordinary family’s son was honestly working for the…