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31 Aug

Haryana Assembly Admits Breach of Privilege Motion Against Congress MLA Jassi Petwar Over Remarks on Speaker

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress MLA, Haryana Assembly, Haryana politics, Jassi petwar, privilege motion, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Monday admitted a breach of privilege motion against Congress MLA Jassi Petwar for allegedly making derogatory remarks and casting aspersions on the conduct of the assembly speaker through social media. The motion, tabled on the second day of the ongoing monsoon session by Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa, received the backing of more than 15 legislators before being accepted by the chair and officially referred to the Committee of Privileges for an inquiry. Tabling the motion in the House, Gangwa stated that the chair has consistently upheld legislative decorum by…

18 Aug

Haryana Assembly Monsoon Session to Commence on August 27 in Chandigarh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh, Haryana Assembly, Haryana politics, Legislative Session, Monsoon Session, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): — The Monsoon Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly has been officially summoned to begin on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The legislative proceedings are scheduled to commence at 11:00 AM in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha chamber located in Chandigarh. The state assembly will convene to deliberate on legislative business, state policies, public welfare initiatives, and statutory matters during the upcoming sitting.

14 May

BJP’s Landslide Victory in Municipal Polls a Mandate for Development and Service, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP victory, Good Governance, Haryana politics, Municipal Polls, Nayab Singh Saini, Triple Engine, Urban Development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has characterized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) significant victory in the recent municipal elections as a definitive public endorsement of development and transparent governance. Speaking as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony in Panchkula for newly elected mayors, chairmen, and councillors, Saini expressed his gratitude to the residents of the province for choosing what he described as a "triple engine government." He asserted that the one-sided results across major urban centres, including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sonipat, indicate that citizens have prioritized national interest and progress over the politics of nepotism…

27 Apr

Opposition Against Women’s Rights; Mothers and Sisters Will Not Let Them Enter the House Next Time: Ranbir Gangwa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Assembly, Haryana politics, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Nayab Singh Saini, Ranbir Gangwa, Women's Reservation Bill

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health Engineering, Ranbir Gangwa, launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties during the ongoing Assembly session. Supporting the censure motion brought by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini against the opposition’s conduct, Gangwa stated that the opposition has consistently worked against the interests of women, particularly regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill). He asserted that the state's female population—representing half of the citizenry—would respond by keeping the opposition out of the Assembly in the next elections. Speaking in Chandigarh on April 27, 2026, Minister…

12 Jul

Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, Haryana politics, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Modi foreign visits, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, July 12, 2025 — A war of words has erupted between Punjab and Haryana leaderships after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s sharp remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits drew a stern rebuke from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Saini, hitting back at Mann late Friday, called his comments “inappropriate” and demanded an apology, accusing the Punjab leader of undermining democratic values and the dignity of constitutional offices.“Bhagwant Mann ji seems to have forgotten that he is commenting not only on the Prime Minister but also on the trust and leadership…