Punjab politics Archives - National Times

11 Nov

AAP’s Jasvir Singh Garhi Targets Congress Over Assault On Dalit Leader Ranjit Singh, Questions Channi, Rahul Gandhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Barinder Dhillon, Congress, Jasvir Singh Garhi, Punjab politics, Ranjit Singh Tarkhanmajra

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chamkaur Sahib Halka In-charge Jasvir Singh Garhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress leadership, Rahul Gandhi, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Barinder Dhillon over the continued denial of justice to Dalit leader Ranjit Singh Tarkhanmajra, who was assaulted at Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh on October 27. Addressing a press conference, AAP Halqa In-charge for Sri Chamkur Sahib Jasvir Singh Garhi stated, “Punjab has nearly 35 per cent Scheduled Caste population, the highest proportion among Indian states. Yet, the assault on a Dalit Congress leader inside the party’s…

11 Nov

Waris Punjab De Leader Surinder Pal Singh Taalabpura Joins AAP With Supporters Ahead Of Punjab Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Ajnala, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab politics, Waris Punjab De

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Impressed by the pro-people work done by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and the wave of development in the state, leaders from various political parties and organisations continue to join AAP. In a similar development on Wednesday, impressed by the Bhagwant Mann Government's move to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, a stringent law against incidents of ‘bedadbi’ (sacrilege) and the pro-people policies of CM Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, prominent leaders of the Waris Punjab De organisation joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Bhai Surinder Pal Singh Taalabpura, former…

10 Nov

Congress SC Wing District President Bunty Bandala Joins AAP Ahead Of Punjab Assembly Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Congress, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Jandiala Guru, Punjab politics

Jandiala Guru (Gurpreet Singh): Congress suffered a major political setback in the Jandiala Guru constituency as its District President of the SC (Scheduled Caste) Wing, Bunty Bandala, quit the party and joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) along with his supporters. Impressed by the pro-people work of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government, Bandala and his supporters were formally inducted into AAP by Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. Welcoming them into the party, Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO stated, “Bunty Bandala and his supporters will be given full respect and responsibilities within the Aam Aadmi Party. Every development-related work in the…

10 Nov

AAP MLA Dinesh Chadha Accuses Congress Of Protecting Mining Interests, Seeks CBI Probe Into Barinder Dhillon

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Chandigarh, Congress, Dinesh Chadha, Illegal Mining, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dinesh Chadha on Tuesday tore into the Congress leadership, calling it out it for protecting mining mafia elements within its ranks instead of taking action against those responsible for the assault on Dalit leader Ranjit Singh Tarkhan Majra at the Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh. He questioned why Rahul Gandhi, Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh and the entire Congress leadership had remained silent on the incident, while Barinder Singh Dhillon, who is partly linked to mining mafia in Punjab, continued to enjoy the party's protection. Addressing a press conference, AAP MLA Dinesh Chadha…

09 Nov

‘What Haryana Can Do, Why Can’t Punjab?’: Nayab Singh Saini Urges People To Make State Drug-Free By 2029

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhagwant Mann, drug-free Punjab, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Phagwara, Punjab politics, Vishwakarma Puja

Phagwara (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday urged the people of Punjab to work together to make the state drug-free and rebuild it as a prosperous and culturally vibrant region. Addressing the Shri Vishwakarma Puja Mahotsav in Phagwara as the chief guest, he also took a dig at the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government, questioning why the state could not implement initiatives similar to those in Haryana. “Punjab is our elder brother. What can happen in Haryana, why can't it happen in Punjab? It is absolutely possible. What is needed is the right intention, policies and commitment…

05 Nov

AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora Alleges BJP Offered Ministerial Post During 42-Hour ED Raid, Says She Refused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amandeep Kaur Arora, BJP, ED raid, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Women Wing President, MLA from Moga and party candidate for the upcoming elections, Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, on Thursday exposed the BJP-led Central Government’s political vendetta, revealing that the 42-hour-long Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at her residence was accompanied by repeated pressure to join the BJP in exchange for a ministerial position. She said that despite extensive searches at her residence and hospital, the ED could not recover a single penny and had to return empty-handed. Reaffirming her commitment to AAP, she declared that neither threats nor political inducements could shake her…

04 Nov

AAP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Sangrur Rally, Questions Silence On Alleged Assault Of Dalit Congress Leader

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Aman Arora, Congress, Dalit Issues, Punjab politics, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his rally in Sangrur, accusing him of failing to present a roadmap for Punjab's future and ignoring the alleged assault on a senior Dalit Congress leader. AAP Punjab president Aman Arora said Gandhi focused on attacking Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the state government but did not address Punjab's development priorities or the allegations involving Ranjit Singh Tarkhan Majra. The controversy concerns an alleged assault on Tarkhan Majra inside Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh. AAP has accused former Punjab Youth Congress president Barinder Singh…

04 Nov

‘Raids Won’t Stop Us’: CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses BJP Of Targeting AAP Leaders, Says Punjab Government Will Stay Focused On Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Central Agencies, Punjab News, Punjab politics, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday tore into the BJP-led Union Government over repeated raids by central agencies against AAP leaders, asserting that the BJP and its agencies could conduct as many raids as they wanted, but nothing would deter the AAP government from working relentlessly for the people of Punjab. Reacting to the raids at the residence of AAP MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that central agencies were being directed by the BJP to target opposition leaders and suppress dissent, but would find nothing against AAP leaders who had been serving…

04 Nov

AAP Gheraoes Congress Bhawan In Chandigarh, Demands Action Over Assault On Dalit Leader Ranjit Singh Tarkhan Majra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Chandigarh, Congress, Punjab politics, Ranjit Singh Tarkhan Majra

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Wednesday held a strong protest and gheraoed Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh over the assault and humiliation of senior Dalit Congress leader Ranjit Singh Tarkhan Majra by Punjab Congress leader Barinder Singh Dhillon, at the behest of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Raising slogans of “Dalit Virodhi Congress Murdabad” and “Sikh Virodhi Congress Murdabad”, AAP leaders and volunteers demanded justice for Tarkhan Majra and strict action against those responsible. When protesters sought accountability from Rahul Gandhi, who was in Punjab for his ‘Insaf Rally’, Chandigarh Police used water cannons and…

03 Nov

Haryana Assembly To Hold Special Session On November 26 For Constitution Day, Announces CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Constitution Day, Haryana Assembly, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that the state Assembly will hold a special session on November 26 to mark Constitution Day. The session, to be organised as part of the Constitution Fortnight, will discuss various aspects of the Indian Constitution. The announcement came after a state Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, where seven agenda items were approved, according to the Chief Minister. Addressing the media after the meeting, Saini also spoke about his government's welfare initiatives and launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over their political record…