Kultar Singh Sandhwan Archives

10 Oct

Modi’s Delhi Police Storms Gurdwara Bangla Sahib Wearing Shoes & Bareheaded, Violating Sanctity of Guru Ghar: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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NEW DELHI / CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned Modi’s Delhi Police for entering Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib wearing shoes, bareheaded and carrying batons to detain youth protesting against vote-chori, calling it a violation of the sanctity of the Guru Ghar and an affront to Sikh religious sentiments. AAP questioned whether the BJP wanted to violate the sanctity of Gurdwara Sahib in a manner reminiscent of the suffering inflicted on the Sikh community during Operation Blue Star in 1984. The party also condemned the dragging of a Sikh protester through the streets and the tearing of…

29 Jun

Punjab Government Agrees to Revise Newly Enacted Sacrilege Law Following Akal Takht Summons

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht summons, Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, Harpal Singh Cheema, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab sacrilege law

SRI AMRITSAR SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): In a spirit of humility and devotion, Punjab’s Sikh MLAs and Ministers, on Monday, appeared barefoot before Sri Akal Takht Sahib after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reiterated their profound reverence for the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs and said the Punjab Government would give due consideration to the suggestions received while fully upholding the dignity and sanctity of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Addressing the media after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and appearing before Sri Akal…

22 Jun

Punjab Chief Minister vows strict action against Akali leadership over historical state betrayals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab, Welfare

Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the people of Punjab have not forgotten how the Badal family and the Akali leadership repeatedly compromised the state’s interests, supported the three black farm laws, misused religion for political gains and allowed the drug menace to flourish in Punjab. Interacting with people during a Lok Milni programme at Panjgrain Kalan village in Faridkot, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while previous governments pushed Punjab towards drugs, unemployment and decline, the AAP Government is transforming the state through strict action against drug smugglers, transparent government recruitment, historic…

18 Feb

Bullock Cart Races Return to Spotlight as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics Draw Record Crowds

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbullock cart races revival, Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2026, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab rural sports

Chandigarh/Kila Raipur (Gurpreet Singh): The second day of the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics witnessed an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm, with thousands of people, particularly the youth, converging at the historic stadium to celebrate Punjab's rich rural sporting heritage. The second day's events captured the imagination of attendees as the historic bullock cart races revived after a 12-year hiatus took center stage. The thunderous traditional races elicited roaring cheers from the packed stands in the stadium. The Spectators enthusiastically supported not only the bullock cart races but also a vibrant array of traditional sports and athletic competitions, including, Hockey matches, Kabaddi…

19 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab

Faridkot, January 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday flagged off a bus carrying devotees from village Bir Chahil in Kotkapura constituency under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme for pilgrimage to Sri Amritsar Sahib and other prominent religious destinations in the region.Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan said the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative of the Punjab government aimed at providing free and comfortable pilgrimage facilities to devotees. He said the scheme has enabled a large number of people to fulfil their long-cherished desire of visiting religious places and attain spiritual peace. The…

16 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Export Crisis, Urges Centre to Act on Stalled Basmati Shipments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKultar Singh Sandhwan

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With geopolitical tensions involving Iran disrupting trade routes, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has approached the Prime Minister seeking immediate intervention to address mounting losses faced by the state’s Basmati rice sector. Sandhwan said consignments valued at more than ₹2,000 crore are currently held up due to the crisis, leaving exporters unable to receive payments and triggering a chain reaction across the agricultural economy. He noted that the uncertainty has already begun to reflect in domestic markets, where Basmati prices in mandis are witnessing a steady decline. Calling the situation alarming, the Speaker said farmers,…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKultar Singh Sandhwan, Missing Sacred Swaroops, Punjab, SGPC

SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

28 Dec

Punjab Speaker Slams Cut in Import Duty on New Zealand Apples, Calls It Anti-Farmer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabapple import duty, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker

Chandigarh, December 28, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday strongly criticised the Central Government’s decision to reduce the import duty on apples from New Zealand from 50 per cent to 25 per cent under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a betrayal of Indian farmers and a move against the principles of Swadeshi. Sandhwan said that while the Centre repeatedly talks about promoting indigenous products and strengthening domestic manufacturing, its policies are instead favouring foreign producers at the cost of Indian farmers. He remarked that such decisions resemble the colonial-era practices of the East India…

28 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Pays Tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on His 118th Birth Anniversary

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025: Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-E-Azam S. Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary. He said that Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life to free India from British colonial rule.Speaker Sandhwan emphasized that Bhagat Singh led a fearless struggle against British oppression to secure freedom for the people of India. His contribution to the country’s independence movement, he said, was unparalleled and continues to inspire generations.“The bravery, courage, and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Singh remain indelible in our history. The nation salutes his martyrdom, and we…

25 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Listens to Public Grievances During Visit to Kotkapura Wards

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Faridkot, September 25: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday evening visited several wards of Kotkapura town, including wards 5, 7, and 8, to review ongoing development works under the state government and interact with residents. During the public outreach, he listened to the problems faced by locals and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest.Residents highlighted challenges such as poor sewerage management, frequent power disruptions, and the deteriorated condition of local streets. Assuring quick action, Speaker Sandhwan said that genuine demands of citizens would be addressed in coordination with government departments. He added that the state…