Punjab: 80 odd days of Bhagwant Mann-led AAP govt appears to be neck-deep in law & order issues | Timeline
2 years, 7 months ago

Punjab: 80 odd days of Bhagwant Mann-led AAP govt appears to be neck-deep in law & order issues | Timeline

India TV News  

Highlights Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Punjab CM early this year after landslide victory of AAP Mann-led government appears to be neck-deep in law and order issues since govt was formed A new incident is being reported every passing day Punjab: The ruling Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has been under fire from the Opposition parties over the rising crime graph since AAP took over the border state early this year. Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Punjab chief minister on March 16 this year and in the last three odd months, his government seems to be neck-deep in law and order issues. Here's a list of crimes in Punjab post-AAP-takover Image Source : INDIA TV List of crimes in Punjab post-AAP-takover In view of the recent incidents of violence in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday also listed out the instances of deteriorating law and order in the state said that the Bhagwant Mann government "failed miserably". "29 May: Brutal murder of #SidhuMoosewala, 30 May: Woman-daughter hacked to death in Patiala, 1 June: Bus dacoity near Ldh, 3 June: Boy hacked to death in Badhni Kalan market, 5 June: Man found beheaded near Ahmedgarh No one is safe in Punjab anymore.

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Centre in a secret ‘alliance’, alleges farmer leader Sarwan Pandher
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Centre in a secret ‘alliance’, alleges farmer leader Sarwan Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Sunday alleged that Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's administration was in a secret 'alliance' with the Centre. Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pander said that a group of 101 farmers will march towards Delhi on Sunday noon. Pandher asked that despite claiming to support farmers and leaders, why the state government was stopping the …

Punjab government plans medical colleges, jobs in health, education initiatives
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab government plans medical colleges, jobs in health, education initiatives

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a major recruitment drive in the health and education sectors, reiterating his government’s commitment to creating opportunities for the youth. Speaking at an event where appointment letters were distributed to newly hired recruits, Mann highlighted that his administration has already facilitated nearly 50,000 government jobs. Mann emphasised that the recruitment drive aims to …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurates ultra-modern sub-divisional complex in Sangrur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurates ultra-modern sub-divisional complex in Sangrur

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated a state-of-the-art, multi-storey sub-divisional complex in Dirba, marking a new milestone in the state’s public service delivery. The Chief Minister also celebrated the growing demand for local educational institutions as young people opt for government jobs within the state. Earlier, these funds went to the pockets of politicians, but now, they …

Opposition demands CM’s resignation over gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in custody in Punjab
5 months, 1 week ago

Opposition demands CM’s resignation over gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in custody in Punjab

The Hindu  

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab was under attack from Opposition parties on Wednesday, following the revelation that a television interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is facing multiple charges, had been conducted at a jail in Punjab. Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa of the Congress party, on Wednesday said that after the …

Prove corruption allegations, CM dares Angural
6 months, 1 week ago

Prove corruption allegations, CM dares Angural

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dared BJP leader Sheetal Angural to prove his corruption allegations against Mann’s family members. On July 1, Angural, who has been fielded by the BJP from the Jalandhar West seat, had gone live on his Facebook page, accusing Mann’s close family members of corruption by “allowing and running illegal betting and lottery …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets AAP cadre, tells them to work harder on ground
7 months, 1 week ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets AAP cadre, tells them to work harder on ground

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party state president Bhagwant Mann on Friday directed the party workers to work harder on the ground. Mann said this during a meeting with the AAP Lok Sabha candidates and MLAs of Patiala and Ferozepur Lok Sabha constituencies. Cabinet minister Dr Balbir Singh and Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar, who were the party candidates from …

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says Delhi CM's health is fine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says Delhi CM's health is fine

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail on Tuesday. The Delhi chief minister asked him to actively campaign for I.N.D.I.A bloc candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. The Punjab chief minister said he told Kejriwal that he recently visited Gujarat to campaign for the party's candidates in Bharuch and Bhavnagar. The Punjab chief …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to meet Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail on April 30
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to meet Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail on April 30

India TV News  

Amid continuous allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party against the BJP of conspiring against the party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, senior party leader and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet his Delhi counterpart in Tihar jail on April 30. Significantly, this will be Punjab's Chief Minister's second meeting with Arvind Kejriwal, who has been …

Bhagwant Mann at India TV Chunav Manch: 'Arvind Kejriwal is being targeted'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhagwant Mann at India TV Chunav Manch: 'Arvind Kejriwal is being targeted'

India TV News  

India TV Chunav Manch: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today asserted that the BJP can put his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal behind bars, but cannot imprison the latter's ideas and the “change” he and his Aam Aadmi Party have brought about. Bhagwant Mann spoke on various issues at India TV Chunav Manch today. Bharatiya Janata Party wants to run government …

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal as court extends judicial custody: ’Treating him like a hardcore criminal...’
9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal as court extends judicial custody: ’Treating him like a hardcore criminal...’

Live Mint  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with Arvind Kejriwal on Monday as the AAP chief remains in judicial custody. The developments came even as a Delhi court extended the Chief Minister's judicial custory till April 23 in the Delhi excise policy case. The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places and campaign for INDIA …

Punjab CM Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says being treated like hardcore criminal
9 months ago

Punjab CM Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says being treated like hardcore criminal

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail on Monday and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was not being given amenities that are provided even to hardcore criminals. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann interacting with the media outside Tihar Jail on Monday after meeting Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is …

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail: ‘Treated like big terrorist’
9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann meets Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail: ‘Treated like big terrorist’

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party senior leader Bhagwant Mann on Monday met Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail. Aam Aadmi Party senior leader and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Following the meeting, Mann hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government over Kejriwal's arrest in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, saying …

Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail today, AAP says
9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail today, AAP says

India TV News  

The Aam Aadmi Party informed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet party convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail today. Earlier, addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh alleged that CM Kejriwal is being stripped of his fundamental rights inside the jail. While highlighting “blatant discrimination," Singh said, the administration allowed Kejriwal “only a …

Punjab: 'Parampal Kaur's resignation as IAS officer not accepted yet', says CM Bhagwant Mann
9 months ago

Punjab: 'Parampal Kaur's resignation as IAS officer not accepted yet', says CM Bhagwant Mann

India TV News  

Punjab news: Shortly after Akali Dal leader Sikandar Singh Maluka's daughter-in-law Parampal Kaur Sidhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said the state government has not accepted her resignation as an Indian Administrative Service officer. Sidhu and her husband joined the BJP in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Gurpreet Kaur blessed with baby girl; AAP leader shares pictures
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Gurpreet Kaur blessed with baby girl; AAP leader shares pictures

Live Mint  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur welcomed a baby girl in their family, announced the AAP leader on social media on Thursday. Soon after the news, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently under ED arrest, congratulated the AAP leader on his newborn. AAP MP Raghav Chadha applauded Kejriwal's wishes to Bhagwant Mann. In his …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi, rather than investigating death of 21 in hooch tragedy: Anurag Thakur
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi, rather than investigating death of 21 in hooch tragedy: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on March 24 hit out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the deaths of 21 people due to the consumption of spurious liquor. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Mr. Thakur said that it was shameful that as Chief Minister of Punjab, a State where so many people lost …

Navjot Singh Sidhu claims Bhagwant Mann approached him to join Congress
10 months, 1 week ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu claims Bhagwant Mann approached him to join Congress

Live Mint  

In a big claim from Navjot Singh Sidhu, he has said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had approached him once expressing his readiness to join the Congress party. He told me paaji, I am ready to be your deputy if I get him to join the Congress. And he also told me that if you come to the Aam …

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana

The Hindu  

I A 21-year-old farmer was killed on Wednesday as protesting farmers made a fresh attempt to resume their march to Delhi from Punjab, where they have been camping for the last nine days. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a police case would be registered after the postmortem of Shubhkaran Singh and action taken against those found responsible. Discussion on …

Punjab CM Mann rubbishes BJP's claim that he wanted tableau to display his, Kejriwal's photos
1 year ago

Punjab CM Mann rubbishes BJP's claim that he wanted tableau to display his, Kejriwal's photos

The Hindu  

A day he was accused of intending to use the state tableau for personal promotion, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said he would quit politics if State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar proved his accusation. Mr. Mann dismissed as a lie Mr. Jakhar's assertion that the government wanted the Republic Day parade tableau to carry Mann's and Arvind Kejriwal's …

Bhagwant Mann slams Centre for rejecting Punjab’s tableau for Republic Day
1 year ago

Bhagwant Mann slams Centre for rejecting Punjab’s tableau for Republic Day

Live Mint  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government after the latter rejected the tableau of Punjab for the Republic Day. CM Mann claimed that the decision of the centre shows how much "poison" it has in its heart against the people of Punjab. Priceless heritage of Punjab.” "This decision of the …

Punjab CM Mann alleges Centre has rejected State’s tableau for Republic Day parade to demean sacrifices of Punjabis
1 year ago

Punjab CM Mann alleges Centre has rejected State’s tableau for Republic Day parade to demean sacrifices of Punjabis

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on December 27 alleged that the central government has rejected the State’s tableau for the Republic Day parade, and by doing so, the BJP-led government is demeaning and humiliating the sacrifices made by Punjabis in the national freedom struggle. “This is not for the first time but last year also the BJP-led Union government had …

CM Mann says Centre deliberately not releasing funds for Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

CM Mann says Centre deliberately not releasing funds for Punjab

Hindustan Times  

GURDASPUR : Chief minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the BJP-led Union government for not releasing the Punjab’s share of the rural development fund thus affecting development of rural areas in the state. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the BJP-led Union government for not releasing the Punjab’s share of the rural development fund thus affecting development of rural areas in the state. …

Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, Akali Dal questions government
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, Akali Dal questions government

India Today  

An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab was shot dead in Amritsar’s Khankot on Friday. The police official was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants on Friday morning at Khankot when he was going to the High Court. The incident triggered a political row in Punjab as the General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, blamed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams state Congress chief Warring for ‘misleading’ people over paddy MSP
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams state Congress chief Warring for ‘misleading’ people over paddy MSP

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday hit out at Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for allegedly ‘misleading’ people with his statement that the state advocate general appealed to the Supreme Court to end the minimum support price on paddy. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In a statement here, Mann called Warring a “chronic liar” …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams state Congress chief Warring for ‘misleading’ people over paddy MSP
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams state Congress chief Warring for ‘misleading’ people over paddy MSP

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday hit out at Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for allegedly ‘misleading’ people with his statement that the state advocate general appealed to the Supreme Court to end the minimum support price on paddy. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann In a statement here, Mann called Warring a “chronic liar” and slammed him for …

CM Bhagwant Mann blames predecessors for all ills plaguing Punjab, Oppn skips debate
1 year, 2 months ago

CM Bhagwant Mann blames predecessors for all ills plaguing Punjab, Oppn skips debate

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann made a scathing attack on previous governments for all the ills plaguing the border state while addressing the much-anticipated ‘Main Punjab Bolda Haan’ debate even as Opposition leaders skipped the event in Ludhiana on Wednesday. “It pains me to see how the previous leaders have looted the state of Punjab,” Mann said during his over …

Punjab assembly session cut short, Mann govt to move SC against governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab assembly session cut short, Mann govt to move SC against governor

Hindustan Times  

The two-day Punjab assembly session was cut short by a day after chief minister Bhagwant Mann informed the House on Friday that since governor Banwarilal Purohit had not given assent to the three money Bills, his government would resume the session after taking the issue to its logical conclusion. The CM said the Aam Aadmi Party government would file a …

CM Mann, Oppn Leader Bajwa in X Spat as INDIA Allies AAP And Congress Grapple with Punjab Puzzle
1 year, 3 months ago

CM Mann, Oppn Leader Bajwa in X Spat as INDIA Allies AAP And Congress Grapple with Punjab Puzzle

News 18  

A day after a senior Punjab Congress leader claimed that at least 32 Aam Aadmi Party legislators were in touch with him, chief minister Bhagwant Mann dared the opposition party to “topple” an elected government. Reacting sharply to the comment made by the senior Congress leader, who is also the leader of opposition in the Punjab assembly, CM Mann wrote …

'Acting Punjab CM': Partap Singh Bajwa, CM Bhagwant Mann war-of-words on X intensifies
1 year, 3 months ago

'Acting Punjab CM': Partap Singh Bajwa, CM Bhagwant Mann war-of-words on X intensifies

India TV News  

Tensions have been rising between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa as the two engaged in a war of words on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. On Tuesday, Partap Singh took to X and retaliated to the Chief Minister's earlier post. CM Mann had earlier taken to X and attacked Bajwa stating, "Pratap Bajwa, …

AAP-Congress cracks widen as Punjab CM questioned over ₹50,000 crore loan row
1 year, 3 months ago

AAP-Congress cracks widen as Punjab CM questioned over ₹50,000 crore loan row

Hindustan Times  

The cracks between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, partners in the newly formed Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance, seem to have further widened as the Congress questioned the Bhagwant Mann government after governor Banwarilal Purohit sought from the state government details of utilisation of “this huge amount” of ₹50,000 crore loan. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Reacting to …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar

Hindustan Times  

State Bharatiya Janata Party chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday termed chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct in his confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit as unprofessional, unnecessary and uncalled for. Punjab Congress Party Chief Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Saturday termed chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct in his confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit as unprofessional, unnecessary and uncalled for. “There are daily reports …

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis

Hindustan Times  

A day after Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit wrote to chief minister Bhagwant Mann telling him to respond to his letters or face the prospect of President’s rule in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party leader on Saturday hit back asking him not to test the patience of Punjabis. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a press conference in Chandigarh on Saturday …

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis

Hindustan Times  

A day after Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit wrote to chief minister Bhagwant Mann telling him to respond to his letters or face the prospect of President’s rule in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party leader on Saturday hit back asking him not to test the patience of Punjabis. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a press conference in Chandigarh on Saturday …

Punjab Governor warns CM Bhagwant Mann of President's rule, asks him to reply to his letters
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab Governor warns CM Bhagwant Mann of President's rule, asks him to reply to his letters

India TV News  

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that he could recommend President’s rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered. "Before I am going to take the final decision regarding sending a report to the President of India under Article 356 about the failure of the constitutional mechanism and …

‘Mind your words’ or face criminal complaint: Punjab governor to Bhagwant Mann
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Mind your words’ or face criminal complaint: Punjab governor to Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times  

Upping the ante in his running spat with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the state’s governor Banwarilal Purohit has accused him of making derogatory references to him in the last assembly session in June, and said that he would file a criminal complaint for assaulting the governor’s image against Mann if he makes similar insinuations outside the House. Purohit charged …

With Amritpal in Net, Khalistan Bogey Buried in Punjab; ISI May Continue to Stir Trouble Abroad
1 year, 8 months ago

With Amritpal in Net, Khalistan Bogey Buried in Punjab; ISI May Continue to Stir Trouble Abroad

News 18  

Finally, after a 36-day-long run, Amritpal Singh gave himself up to the Punjab Police in the native village of his role model and the original Khalistan mascot, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. While the failure of the Punjab Police to nab him before he reached Rode village or over the last 36 days is a matter of debate, Singh’s eight-month long sojourn …

Amritpal Singh's arrest: Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh's arrest: Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Firstpost  

Bhagwant Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for maintaining peace in the state during an over 30-day-long hunt for Amritpal Chandigarh: Those who try to disturb peace and harmony will face action as per law, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday, hours after radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested. Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for …

Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action: Punjab CM Mann on Amritpal's arrest
1 year, 8 months ago

Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action: Punjab CM Mann on Amritpal's arrest

The Hindu  

Those who try to disturb peace and harmony will face action as per law, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on April 23, hours after radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested. @ArvindKejriwalpic.twitter.com/oOB9eKVlzt — Bhagwant Mann April 23, 2023 Mr. Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for maintaining peace in the State during an over 30-day-long hunt for Amritpal. "Those …

Amritpal Singh arrest: 'Waris Punjab De' chief shifted to Dibrugarh jail; flag-march in Mohali
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh arrest: 'Waris Punjab De' chief shifted to Dibrugarh jail; flag-march in Mohali

India TV News  

Shortly after 'Waris Punjab De' Chief Amritpal Singh was arrested, Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday said that it is a result of over one month of tireless efforts of Punjab Police and the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Amritpal was arrested from Moga's Gurudwara today from where he will be shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh. "I want to …

OPINION | WHY PEOPLE OF PUNJAB ARE NOT SUPPORTING AMRITPAL
1 year, 9 months ago

OPINION | WHY PEOPLE OF PUNJAB ARE NOT SUPPORTING AMRITPAL

India TV News  

Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who is on the run for over 10 days now, fled again in a car on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Amritpal Singh released a video calling on the ‘Sikh sangat’ to come together and join the ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ campaign. In his video, Amritpal was trying to incite the people of Punjab to fight …

Centre told Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take action on Amritpal Singh: officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre told Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take action on Amritpal Singh: officials

The Hindu  

Days before the Punjab police launched a coordinated crackdown against pro-Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh, the Central government convinced Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to initiate action against the fugitive, according to senior Central officials. After a violent mob of Mr. Singh’s supporters mobbed a police station in late February, Central government officials briefed the Punjab CM, warning him that the …

As Amritpal remains elusive, Akal Takht chief priest raises question over Punjab Police ability
1 year, 9 months ago

As Amritpal remains elusive, Akal Takht chief priest raises question over Punjab Police ability

The Hindu  

As pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh remained elusive almost a week after a crackdown began against him and his outfit, Waris Punjab De, Giani Harpreet Singh, chief priest of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, on Saturday raised question over the ability of the Punjab Police. Mr. Harpreet Singh said a pertinent question was bound to rise about why …

Punjab govt won't hesitate in taking tough decisions: Kejriwal on Amritpal
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab govt won't hesitate in taking tough decisions: Kejriwal on Amritpal

Business Standard  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab will not hesitate in taking tough decisions to maintain law and order as he asserted that those who were trying to spoil the atmosphere in the state are on the run. AAP supremo Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was in Jalandhar, where the …

Punjab and Haryana HC asks Bhagwant Mann government how did Amritpal escape despite the presence of 80,000 police officers
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab and Haryana HC asks Bhagwant Mann government how did Amritpal escape despite the presence of 80,000 police officers

Op India  

Despite the state-wide crackdown on pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh and his supporters, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has failed to nab the ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief. Amritpal Singh has been declared a ‘fugitive’ since Saturday, 18 March 2023, as Punjab Police continues to try and track him down. ‘How could Amritpal escape despite a well-planned operation & huge force to …

'80,000 cops...': HC slams Punjab amid hunt for Amritpal Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

'80,000 cops...': HC slams Punjab amid hunt for Amritpal Singh

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ticked off Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's government Tuesday as the manhunt to capture Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh enters its fourth day. an irate court observed after the Punjab government - in response to a plea seeking Singh's 'release' - said it planned to invoke the stringent National Security …

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh: 'Elements with foreign powers help were trying to spoil state's environment'
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh: 'Elements with foreign powers help were trying to spoil state's environment'

India TV News  

Amritpal Singh case: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday broke his silence on Amritpal Singh as the hunt for Khalistan sympathiser entered day 4. Action has been taken against them and they have been arrested and strict punishment will be given to them.Action has been taken against them and they have been arrested, strict punishment will be given to …

AAP lauds Bhagwant Mann govt, warns, ‘if anyone tries to disturb the peace…’
1 year, 9 months ago

AAP lauds Bhagwant Mann govt, warns, ‘if anyone tries to disturb the peace…’

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government in Punjab on Saturday launched a crackdown on radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh. Delhi AAP minister Atishi at a press conference said, “The action taken by the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab in two days was commendable. Stern action by Mann government in Punjab …

HT interview: Will fight radicalism with good governance, says Punjab CM Mann
1 year, 9 months ago

HT interview: Will fight radicalism with good governance, says Punjab CM Mann

Hindustan Times  

For a young chief minister, who hasn’t been in politics all that long, Bhagwant Mann’s first year in charge of Punjab has been nothing short of a baptism by fire in the face of a worrying slide in law and order marked by surge in pro-Khalistan extremism in the border state. Edited excerpts: What has changed in Punjab in the …

Opinion | Liquor scam: Will Bhagwant Mann face fresh trouble in Punjab?
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion | Liquor scam: Will Bhagwant Mann face fresh trouble in Punjab?

India TV News  

Within minutes of the Supreme Court rejecting Manish Sisodia’s bail plea on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accepted the resignations of two ministers, Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, and forwarded them to the Lt. The biggest thing that I have is the blessings of thousands of teachers who brought about a revolution in the field of education in Delhi.” He …

Those who demanding Governor's rule are anti-Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP
1 year, 10 months ago

Those who demanding Governor's rule are anti-Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP

India TV News  

Ajnala Incident: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Monday lambasted BJP leaders, including former CM Amarinder Singh for demanding "Governor's rule" in the state saying people know that these leaders have always been "anti-Punjab". "Capt Amarinder Singh, Kewal Dhillon, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Fateh Jang Bajwa, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurpreet Kangar, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi.all Congressmen in BJP these days can often …

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