Harpal Singh Cheema Archives - Page 3 of 5

19 Apr

Strict Anti-Beadbi Bill Becomes Law in Punjab to Ensure Life Imprisonment for Desecration

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Beadbi Law, Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Life imprisonment, Punjab government, Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has officially implemented the ‘Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill’, with the Governor of Punjab granting assent to the legislation mandating life imprisonment for those found guilty of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Cabinet Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema described the move as a decisive step to preserve communal harmony and uphold the sanctity of religious scriptures. “The history reflects a troubling pattern where incidents of beadbi occurred during the tenure of the Akali-BJP government, specifically citing the 1986 Nakodar…

17 Apr

AAP Punjab condemns ED raids as “politics of vendetta” ahead of 2027 polls

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action at the premises of Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it yet another example of the BJP-led Central Government’s blatant misuse of central agencies to intimidate opposition leaders and destabilise non-BJP governments. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, while addressing the media, called out the central government for “continuously strangling democracy.” He questioned the selective targeting by central agencies, stating, “Why are ED raids conducted only in those states where BJP is not in power? Those who raise their voice for people’s rights and work for…

13 Apr

Harpal Singh Cheema hails Anti-Sacrilege Bill as historic move to end decades of injustice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Life imprisonment, Nakodar incident, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Speaking in the Assembly today in favor of the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill" introduced by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema expressed his profound gratitude to the Chief Minister for bringing necessary amendments to ensure stringent punishment for 'beadbi' (sacrilege). Terming the amendment an honest effort by the Bhagwant Mann government, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticized the opposition for attempting to mislead the public. He said that the amended bill introduces historic penal provisions, stipulating life imprisonment and a penalty of ₹25 lakh for…

07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, excise revenue, Harpal Singh Cheema, liquor policy Punjab, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices. He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…

04 Apr

AAP leaders escalate attack on Raghav Chadha; accuse him of “betraying” Punjab’s financial interests

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, and AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha over the failure to raise Punjab’s key issues in Parliament. They highlighted that critical matters, including ₹8,500 crore RDF dues, ₹60,000 crore GST losses, and ₹1,600 crore flood relief, were not taken up, despite repeated communication. Calling the silence a betrayal of Punjab’s people and mandate, the leaders said the failure to raise farmers’ concerns and flood…

15 Mar

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bahujan Samaj, Harpal Singh Cheema, Kanshi Ram Birth Anniversary, Social Justice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and welfare for every section of society. Addressing a gathering in Ropar, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Kanshi Ram Ji played a historic role in spreading the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar and awakening the Bahujan society across the country. “During my…

11 Mar

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Demands Apology from Sukhpal Khaira Over “Derogatory” Remarks in Assembly

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday strongly condemned Congress MLA from Bholath Sukhpal Singh Khaira over highly derogatory remarks made by him on social media platforms, demanding an immediate and unconditional apology. The Finance Minister also appealed to the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to initiate strict disciplinary action if Khaira fails to apologise publicly for his offensive and unparliamentary language. Addressing the House, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Sukhpal Singh Khaira made offensive comments directed at the women of Punjab and subsequently launched a severe personal attack on me, referring to me as…

09 Mar

Opposition Walkout Proves Inability to Face Punjab’s Progress, Asserts Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, while addressing the Punjab Legislative Assembly during the discussion on the Governor’s Address, outlined the transformative development agenda of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government and criticised Congress members for staging a walkout from the House, asserting that their departure clearly demonstrated an inability to face the undeniable progress and developmental milestones achieved by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government. Highlighting the Punjab Government’s focus on youth empowerment and employment, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the AAP Government began its tenure with a strong message by issuing advertisements…

08 Mar

AAP’s Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satikar Yojna Promises Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly aid to women

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): After presenting a watershed budget on International Women’s Day, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today drew a sharp distinction between the governance models of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Cheema said that while Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership is defined by the "sanctity of the guarantee"—proven by the concrete budgetary rollout of monthly income for Punjab’s women—PM Modi’s "guarantees", such as the Rs 2,500 monthly aid promised to Delhi’s women, remain unfulfilled even after the BJP’s rise to power in the national capital. Emphasising the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) unwavering…

03 Mar

Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Harpal Singh Cheema presented detailed data to underline what he described as a decisive turnaround in Punjab’s fiscal health. Addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Punjab’s own…