Partap Bajwa Archives - National Times

11 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa Clash in Punjab Assembly; ‘12 Vaje’ Remark Sparks Uproar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): A heated exchange between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa led to uproar in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday, after Bajwa’s remark “12 tuhade vaje hone hai” triggered sharp protests from AAP MLAs who viewed it as an insult to Sikh sentiments. The clash began when CM Bhagwant Mann accused Bajwa of diverting attention from critical state issues. “You should raise matters that are against Punjab and Punjabis,” Mann said sternly. When Bajwa continued to speak out of turn, the Chief Minister responded, “Please sit down, it’s just 12 PM.…

11 Jul

Aman Arora Hits Back at Bajwa in Punjab Assembly Over ‘Stage of Drama’ Remark, Seeks Privilege Motion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday witnessed heated exchanges between senior leaders as the House debated a resolution against the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The verbal showdown intensified when Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa described the Assembly as a "stage of drama," prompting sharp criticism from Cabinet Minister Aman Arora. Bajwa’s comment — “They (AAP leaders) have made this Assembly a stage of drama” — did not go down well with Arora, who immediately demanded Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to issue a privilege motion against the…

11 Jul

Harpal Cheema Slams Pratap Bajwa in Punjab Assembly Amid FIR Row, Session Extended

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): High drama unfolded in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday as Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched a fierce verbal attack on Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa during the announcement of the Assembly session's extension till July 15. As Bajwa and other Congress MLAs staged a protest in the House, Cheema didn’t hold back, accusing the senior Congress leader of having deep-rooted connections with gangsters and the BJP. "Who brought Ansari into Punjab? Who fed the gangsters in Punjab? You were the one. Punjab knows it all," Cheema thundered. “You gave birth to gangsterhood in the…

16 Apr

HC Protects Partap Bajwa From Arrest in Grenade Remark FIR

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPartap Bajwa, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): In a notable development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa until April 22. The court also directed the Punjab Government to respond to the legal petition filed by Bajwa, who has challenged the FIR lodged against him. Likewise, the High Court has also asked Partap Bajwa not to issue any public statement in this regard. The FIR stems from Bajwa’s controversial remark in which he alleged that 50 grenades had been brought into Punjab, 18 of which had already…

24 Feb

Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsPartap Bajwa, Punjab, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): The political landscape in Punjab is heating up, with Leader of the Opposition Partap Bajwa claiming that 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are in touch with him, expressing their desire to switch to the Congress. Bajwa took a swipe at the Bhagwant Mann-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 1,000 monthly honorarium, which has left many legislators discontent. Adding to the political drama, Congress MLA Pargat Singh alleged that AAP is considering replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He hinted that Mann’s leadership is under scrutiny following AAP’s significant…