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26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Appeals for Unity, Urges Parties to Set Aside Politics Amid Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday appealed to all political parties to rise above partisan politics during the special session convened to discuss the devastating floods that have ravaged the state. “No politics should be played over the floods,” Sandhwan said, urging legislators to work together to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for affected communities.The session began with tributes to the flood victims, as well as eminent personalities including former minister Harpal Toor, Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, and music maestro Charanjit Ahuja. Punjab has witnessed unprecedented flooding this monsoon, affecting 23 districts, 2,565 villages,…

26 Sep

Floods Trigger Heated Assembly Debate; Minister Says Crisis Worse Than 1988

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Friday convened a special session focused exclusively on the devastating floods that swept through the state during this year’s monsoon. Speaker Kultar Sandhwan made it clear that proceedings would be restricted to flood-related discussions, with no Question Hour or Zero Hour scheduled.Irrigation Minister Barinder Goyal, initiating the debate, described the disaster as unparalleled in scale, surpassing even the 1988 floods. “This tragedy is unlike anything people have witnessed in their lifetimes. In 1988, the state received 11.20 lakh cusecs of water, but this year the inflow surged to 14.11 lakh cusecs—nearly…

15 Jul

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Releases Book “Sachkhand Punjab” Promoting Drug-Free State

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Chandigarh, July 15, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday released a book titled “Sachkhand Punjab: The Divine Dawn of a Drugs-Free Sacred Land,” authored by Raj Malhotra. The event was held in the presence of MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjan Majra and the author himself. The book draws inspiration from Gurbani, emphasizing that the path shown by Guru Sahib Ji should guide people toward righteousness and spiritual fulfillment. Speaking at the release, Sandhwan highlighted that the work envisions a Punjab where divinity and humanity coexist in harmony, free from the grip of drugs. “With the sweetness of…

11 Jul

Speaker Kultar Sandhwan’s Emotional Appeal After Assembly passes BBMB CISF Resolution: “Punjab is the Son of Rivers”

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a powerful and emotional moment that resonated across party lines, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan made a stirring statement after the House unanimously passed a resolution opposing the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Though traditionally a neutral figure in legislative proceedings, Sandhwan stepped beyond the conventional role of Speaker, not politically, but emotionally, as he addressed the House and the nation with folded hands, speaking not just as a Speaker, but as a Punjabi. “A Speaker must remain neutral, but as a son of…