Ravneet Bittu Archives - National Times

19 Sep

Ravneet Bittu Detained After Protest Outside CM Mann’s PAU Event

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LUDHIANA (GURPREET SINGH): BJP leader and former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Punjab Police on Saturday after staging a protest outside Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was scheduled to attend Kisan Mela. Bittu arrived near Gate No. 8 of the university shortly before Mann’s arrival and held up a liquor bottle while addressing the media. He described the gesture as “returning the bottle” to the Chief Minister and made political remarks targeting Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Bittu also carried eggs and tomatoes, saying these were among the items…

18 Sep

Ravneet Bittu Alleges Attack on Cavalcade Near Batala, Blames AAP Workers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attacked near Batala in Punjab while he was travelling to Pathankot to participate in the party’s anti-drug campaign. Bittu alleged that more than 100 people, whom he identified as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, targeted his convoy when it slowed down on the way to Pathankot. He claimed that stones and eggs were thrown at the vehicles during the incident. According to the BJP leader, two escort vehicles suffered damage, with their window panes being broken. He also alleged that the…

24 Jul

Ravneet Singh Bittu Resigns From Union Cabinet Following Completion of Rajya Sabha Term

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Ravneet Singh Bittu from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution. An official government communique confirmed the departure of the leader, who served as the Minister of State in the Ministries of Railways and Food Processing Industries. The official step follows the conclusion of Bittu’s term as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament representing Rajasthan in June. Inducted into the central ministry in June 2024, the three-time former Lok…

28 May

Aman Arora Fires Back at Bittu, Slams Personal Mud-Slinging and Exposes Nepotism

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly refuted all allegations levelled by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and hit back sharply at him. Arora stated that while the AAP and the Punjab Government were committed to ensuring peaceful and fair municipal elections across the state, the kind of hooliganism and unruly conduct displayed by Ravneet Singh Bittu in Dhuri and Sangrur was completely unacceptable and unbecoming of a person holding a constitutional position. He said that when our party and I raised ideological questions against this hooliganism, instead of answering…

29 Mar

Ravneet Bittu announces April bookings, flights from Halwara Airport to take off in this month

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major boost to Punjab’s connectivity and infrastructure, flight bookings from Halwara Airport are set to commence in April, with the first commercial flight expected to take off between May 10 and 15. The development marks a significant milestone for the region, long awaiting direct air connectivity. According to senior BJP leader and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, initial operations will begin with a 160-seater Airbus A320 economy aircraft. In the first phase, two daily flights will operate between Delhi and Halwara — one in the morning and another in the afternoon — offering…

07 Jun

Ravneet Bittu Lauds Centre for Swift Action on Punjab’s Power Demands

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab has received a major nod from the Central Government to strengthen its power infrastructure, with Union Minister Ravneet Bittu confirming prompt approval of key energy proposals made by the state. Taking to X, Bittu praised the Centre’s responsiveness: “The Union Government has never held back on supporting Punjab. Every issue raised by Punjab’s Power Minister yesterday was wholeheartedly acknowledged and promptly approved by the Union Minister.” The approved proposals include: Sanctioning of three new power generation units, each with a capacity of 800 MW, expected to greatly ease electricity shortages. Resolution of coal transportation challenges, ensuring…

16 May

Ravneet Bittu Meets PM Modi, Hails India’s Victory Over Pakistan and Discusses Punjab’s Development

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New Delhi, May 16, 2025 — Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence today and expressed his admiration for the PM’s leadership during India’s recent military response to Pakistan.In a tweet following the meeting, Bittu said he shared his joy over India's decisive victory, praising Modi’s grace and determination in handling the crisis. “Commended his exemplary leadership in tough times,” Bittu wrote.The two leaders also held a detailed discussion on Punjab’s development, with Bittu highlighting key initiatives aimed at boosting growth and prosperity in the state. Prime Minister Modi, in turn,…