No hard feelings for Punjab CM, says outgoing governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No hard feelings for Punjab CM, says outgoing governor

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing Punjab governor and UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit on Tuesday said he had no hard feelings towards Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. Addressing his farewell speech at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Purohit said “Mera Punjab CM se koi chhattis ka ankada nahi hai. Hum log politicians hain aur thick-skinned hain, chotti moti baton ki parwah nahi karte.” Outgoing Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit addresses a gathering at the Punjab Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma, governor’s additional chief secretary K Siva Prasad, UT administrator’s adviser Rajiv Verma, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, UT DGP Surindra Yadav, MC Commissioner Anindita Mitra, UT deputy commissioner Vinay Partap Singh and others were present.

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Centre in a secret ‘alliance’, alleges farmer leader Sarwan Pandher
2 weeks, 1 day 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 Governor Purohit says CM Mann should not be upset over his work to safeguard State’s interests
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Governor Purohit says CM Mann should not be upset over his work to safeguard State’s interests

The Hindu  

A day after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked Governor Banwarilal Purohit to refrain from raising trivial issues, Mr. Purohit on Friday said he would continue to work transparently to safeguard Punjab’s interests and there’s no reason for the Chief Minister to be upset. Over the past two-and-a-half years, Mr. Purohit and Mr. Mann have been at loggerheads surrounding different …

Sectarian politics will be rejected: CM Mann
7 months ago

Sectarian politics will be rejected: CM Mann

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said people had made up their mind to vote for development, not for sectarian politics. During a roadshow with Aam Aadmi Party’s Hoshiarpur candidate Raj Kumar Chabbewal in Tanda, CM Mann alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal and and the Bharatiya Janata Party had looted the people, but AAP worked for welfare of the …

Bhagwant Mann at India TV Chunav Manch: 'Arvind Kejriwal is being targeted'
7 months, 4 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 …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi, rather than investigating death of 21 in hooch tragedy: Anurag Thakur
8 months, 4 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 …

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns over personal reasons
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns over personal reasons

Hindustan Times  

In a surprise move, Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday resigned from the post, while also stepping down as the administrator of the Union territory of Chandigarh, the joint capital of the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. Frequent run-ins with Punjab CM Purohit withheld several important bills and termed multiple Vidhan Sabha sessions called by the speaker “illegal”, prompting …

'Acting Punjab CM': Partap Singh Bajwa, CM Bhagwant Mann war-of-words on X intensifies
1 year, 2 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, …

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

The Hindu  

Over the last one and a half years, since the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in Punjab, the tiff between Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been evident. I have received several complaints surrounding corruption and anomalies, and public-centric issues surrounding which, from time to time, I have been seeking information from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann promises complete overhaul of industrial focal points in 2 yrs
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann promises complete overhaul of industrial focal points in 2 yrs

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced to spruce up the focal points and industrial zones in the state to attract more investment. CM Bhagwant Mann and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the ‘Sarkar Sanatkar Milni’ event on Friday. The CM, who along with Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, announced ‘Sarkar Sanatkar Milni’ …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 threatens President's Rule in letter to CM Mann
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab Governor threatens President's Rule in letter to CM Mann

Hindustan Times  

It is unprecedented for a governor to tell a chief minister to respond to his letters or face the prospect of President’s rule being imposed in the state, but that is the essence of a letter written Friday by Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit to chief minister Bhagwant Mann. “Before I am going to take a final decision regarding sending a …

Punjab Governor warns CM Bhagwant Mann of President's rule, asks him to reply to his letters
1 year, 3 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, 4 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 …

'Punjab CM only takes Kejriwal on nationwide tour': Amit Shah slams Bhagwant Mann over law and order situation
1 year, 6 months ago

'Punjab CM only takes Kejriwal on nationwide tour': Amit Shah slams Bhagwant Mann over law and order situation

India TV News  

Amit Shah takes jibe at Punjab CM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday took a jibe at Punjab Chief Minister and said that Bhagwant Mann has time for his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal but not for the people of the state as he is busy taking the Aam Aadmi Party supremo on the 'nationwide tour'. The Punjab Chief Minister …

Mann not replying to my letters despite Supreme Court directions: Banwarilal Purohit
1 year, 6 months ago

Mann not replying to my letters despite Supreme Court directions: Banwarilal Purohit

Hindustan Times  

A day after chief minister Bhagwant Mann took digs at him at a rally in Delhi, Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Monday accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of acting against the Constitution by not replying to his letters. “The top court had in March clearly mentioned that the chief minister of every state has the duty to communicate with …

Punjab govt won't hesitate in taking tough decisions: Kejriwal on Amritpal
1 year, 8 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 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 …

Those who demanding Governor's rule are anti-Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP
1 year, 9 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 …

Pakistan, other countries funding Khalistan supporters: Bhagwant Mann
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan, other countries funding Khalistan supporters: Bhagwant Mann

India Today  

Khalistan supporters are getting funding from Pakistan and other countries, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said today amid the ongoing turmoil in his state over the recent activities of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh and his supporters. You come to Punjab and see for yourself who are shouting such slogans," Mann said at a press conference in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar. “Only a …

Punjab CM meets KCR, pitches for united fight against BJP
2 years ago

Punjab CM meets KCR, pitches for united fight against BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Punjab Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Singh Mann met Bharat Rashtra Samithi president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao at Pragathi Bhavan on Tuesday to discuss the country's current political situation and the need to unite like-minded parties against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. During the meeting, which lasted more than a half-hour, …

'Perhaps You Are Too Much Angry With Me': Punjab Guv's 'Constitutional' Proof Amid War With CM Mann
2 years, 2 months ago

'Perhaps You Are Too Much Angry With Me': Punjab Guv's 'Constitutional' Proof Amid War With CM Mann

News 18  

The war of words between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Bhagwant Mann continues to escalate, with the latest salvo fired by the former over seeking clarification from the chief minister for the September 27 assembly session. Perhaps your opinion about me will definitely change after reading the provisions of Article 167 and 168 of the Constitution, which I’m quoting for …

Punjab assembly row: Governor reminds ‘ill-advised’ CM Mann of his role in House
2 years, 2 months ago

Punjab assembly row: Governor reminds ‘ill-advised’ CM Mann of his role in House

Hindustan Times  

The faceoff between Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit and chief minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government over the convening of the assembly session escalated on Saturday with the governor reiterating his position for seeking the list of legislative business and stating that the CM was not being guided properly by his legal advisers. It shall be the duty of the …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says
2 years, 3 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says

India TV News  

Punjab governor has sought details of the legislative business to be taken up in the proposed assembly session on Tuesday, evoking a strong reaction from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in what seems to be another confrontation between the Raj Bhavan and the AAP government. The fresh development comes after governor Banwari Lal Purohit had stopped the Mann-led regime's plan to …

'Shamed Punjabis all over the globe': Sukhbir Singh Badal slams CM Mann over reports of being deplaned for being drunk
2 years, 3 months ago

'Shamed Punjabis all over the globe': Sukhbir Singh Badal slams CM Mann over reports of being deplaned for being drunk

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal Monday said the reports of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann being deplaned from Lufthansa flight as he was “too drunk to walk” have “embarrassed and shamed Punjabis all over the globe”. In a post on Twitter, former Deputy CM of Punjab, Badal said: “Disturbing media reports quoting co-passengers say Punjab Chief …

Punjab opposition parties hit out at CM Bhagwant Mann over agreement with Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

Punjab opposition parties hit out at CM Bhagwant Mann over agreement with Delhi

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Opposition parties in Punjab on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for signing a knowledge-sharing agreement with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of surrendering his authority and institutionalising interference in the border state. Reacting to the agreement, Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa termed it complete abrogation of responsibility on behalf of the state government towards its people …

Brushing Aside ‘Kejriwal Remote-Controlled’ Jibes, Punjab CM Mann to Ink MoUs With Delhi Govt
2 years, 7 months ago

Brushing Aside ‘Kejriwal Remote-Controlled’ Jibes, Punjab CM Mann to Ink MoUs With Delhi Govt

News 18  

Unfazed by criticism that his government was being ‘remote-controlled’ from Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to lead a team of his officials to the national capital on Monday and sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government to, what it claims, ‘spruce up’ the health and education infrastructure of Punjab by replicating the …

Raja Warring accuses Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police
2 years, 8 months ago

Raja Warring accuses Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police

India Today  

Punjab Congress Committee chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring accused the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for misusing Punjab Police to settle personal scores with his political opponents like Alka Lamba and Kumar Vishwas for allegedly making statements against Kejriwal. “Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has started abusing power using Punjab Police to settle personal score with his political opponents like Alka …

No Harm in Learning from Delhi Govt Experts: Mann on Row over Punjab IAS Officers Meeting Kejriwal
2 years, 8 months ago

No Harm in Learning from Delhi Govt Experts: Mann on Row over Punjab IAS Officers Meeting Kejriwal

News 18  

Reacting to the political row after Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal summoned Punjab’s IAS officers, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann clarified on Thursday that he had sent the officers for a reason. From the Congress to the BJP, leaders from the opposition outfits flayed Kejriwal for reportedly meeting top officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited along with the …

'If needed, will send officers to Israel': Punjab CM hits back at Oppn over 'Delhi remote control' comment
2 years, 8 months ago

'If needed, will send officers to Israel': Punjab CM hits back at Oppn over 'Delhi remote control' comment

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab CM said that if needed for training purposes, he will send his officers to Israel CM Bhagwan Mann said that he is taking "all the decisions" for his party Opposition parties had criticised Arvind Kejriwal for meeting Punjab babus in Delhi without CM Mann Hitting back at the opposition parties over the "Delhi remote control" comment, Punjab chief …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets PM Modi, demands ₹1 lakh crore financial package
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets PM Modi, demands ₹1 lakh crore financial package

Live Mint  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Mann sought special financial package worth ₹one lakh crore from the Centre for the revival of state's economy besides ensuring holistic development in the state. Post meeting PM Modi, Maan said, “We need the support of the Centre to maintain national security.” An official statement from the Punjab …

Perform or perish, Kejriwal cautions Punjab Ministers
2 years, 9 months ago

Perform or perish, Kejriwal cautions Punjab Ministers

The Hindu  

AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday conveyed unequivocally to all the legislators and Ministers in Punjab to work as a team under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and work towards achieving their work targets. In a meeting with the MLAs of Punjab through video conferencing, Mr. Kejriwal said the Chief Minister will give …

Kamaal kar ditta: Arvind Kejriwal lauds Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for work done in 3 days since swearing-in
2 years, 9 months ago

Kamaal kar ditta: Arvind Kejriwal lauds Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for work done in 3 days since swearing-in

India Today  

Addressing the party’s MLAs in Punjab at a virtual meeting, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had done a great job in just three days. “Teen din mei Mann saheb ne kamaal kar ditta,” he said in Punjabi. Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the new chief minister in Punjab …

Punjab: Set targets for ministers, fix accountability, Kejriwal tells Mann
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab: Set targets for ministers, fix accountability, Kejriwal tells Mann

Live Mint  

Hot on the heels of the mega announcement of 25,000 government jobs by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann yesterday, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal asked the newly elected chief minister to set another target, this time for his ministers in the Cabinet. "Bhagwant Mann will give a target to each minister and they have to do the work …

25,000 government jobs - Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's first decision
2 years, 9 months ago

25,000 government jobs - Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's first decision

Hindustan Times  

The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab on Saturday passed a proposal of providing a total of 25,000 government jobs in its first cabinet meeting. Out of a total of 25,000 government jobs, a total of 10,000 vacancies are in the Punjab Police and the other 15,000 belong to other departments. “This historic decision would open new vistas of employment for …

Family, politics & Punjab: The twists and turns of CM Bhagwant Mann's life
2 years, 9 months ago

Family, politics & Punjab: The twists and turns of CM Bhagwant Mann's life

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who assumed office on Wednesday, has been a dedicated politician. Bhagwant Mann's emotional side and dedication towards politics came to the fore on Wednesday when his daughter Seerat Kaur Mann and son Dilshan Mann, who now live in California, US, reached Khatkar Kalan to take part in his oath-taking ceremony. Bhagwant Mann's son Dilshan Mann …

Bhagwant Singh Mann takes CM oath, vows Punjab\'s \'golden chapter\'
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhagwant Singh Mann takes CM oath, vows Punjab\'s \'golden chapter\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Chandigarh: “Hukumat wo karte hain jinka dilon par raaj hota hai, yun toh kehne ko murge ke sir par bhi taaj hota hai,” said Bhagwant Singh Mann, who on Wednesday took the oath as Punjab’s new chief minister. Mr Mann said a “golden chapter” has started in the state’s history and it would be “badhta” Punjab, rather than “Udta …

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann assumes office as chief minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann assumes office as chief minister

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday assumed office as the Punjab chief minister at the state civil secretariat in Chandigarh. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar …

Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Chief Minister of Punjab
2 years, 9 months ago

Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Chief Minister of Punjab

India Today  

After securing a big win in the recently concluded Punjab Assembly election, Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab on Wednesday afternoon. WATCH: Bhagwant Mann takes oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab in freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's ancestral village Khatkar Kalan#Punjab #PunjabCM #BhagwantMann | @nabilajamal_ pic.twitter.com/Idya04SQWl — IndiaToday March 16, 2022 …

Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Punjab CM, says 'I am also CM for those who haven't voted AAP'
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Punjab CM, says 'I am also CM for those who haven't voted AAP'

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab CM-elect Bhagwant Mann will be sworn in as the new chief minister of the state today. Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Punjab Chief Minister on Wednesday. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village …

Bhagwant Mann | Standup comic to Punjab Chief Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann | Standup comic to Punjab Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Seen invariably donning a yellow turban and shouting slogans such as inquilab zindabad at public rallies, Bhagwant Mann, the 48-year-old former comedian has just done what was seen impossible until a few years ago. Public’s ‘favourite’ Ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls, Mr. Mann, the AAP’s Punjab president and its most recognisable face, was named as its chief ministerial candidate. …

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16 in Bhagat Singh's village
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16 in Bhagat Singh's village

India Today  

Two days after a massive victory in the Punjab Assembly election, Aam Aadmi Party leader and the state's CM-designate said he would take oath as the new Chief Minister on March 16 in Khatkar Kalan -- the native village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. It'll be held at the native village of Bhagat Singh, Khatkar Kalan at 12.30 pm on …

Don't become arrogant, respect voters: Punjab CM-elect Bhagwant Mann to AAP MLAs
2 years, 9 months ago

Don't become arrogant, respect voters: Punjab CM-elect Bhagwant Mann to AAP MLAs

India Today  

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party swept the Punjab polls, Bhagwant Mann-- the Chief Minister-elect-- on Friday had a message for the newly-elected MLAs. Speaking during the AAP Legislative Party meeting in Mohali, Bhagwant Mann appealed to all of them not to become arrogant and work for even those who have “not voted for the party”. BHAGWANT MANN MEETS …

AAP's Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM at Bhagat Singh's ancestral village on 16 March
2 years, 9 months ago

AAP's Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM at Bhagat Singh's ancestral village on 16 March

Firstpost  

After his massive poll win from Dhuri seat by a huge margin of over 58,000 votes, the 48-year-old on Thursday said that his oath-taking ceremony will not be held at Raj Bhawan, as is the custom, but in Khatkar Kalan in Nawanshahr district On the back of a sweep by the Aam Aadmi Party in the Punjab Assembly election, Bhagwant …

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann to take oath as CM on Wednesday
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann to take oath as CM on Wednesday

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann will take oath as the next chief minister of Punjab on 16 March, reported news agency ANI. The CM-elect, who won from Dhuri assembly constituency in Sangrur district by a margin of 58,206 votes, had announced on Thursday that the oath-taking ceremony will be held at Khatkar Kalan in Nawanshahr district, the ancestral village of …

Punjab results: Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi today
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab results: Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi today

Live Mint  

Punjab Chief Minister-elect Bhagwant Mann on Friday left for New Delhi where he is scheduled to meet Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. "I am going to Delhi to meet the founder of our party Arvind Kejriwal," said Mann before leaving from Sangrur to Delhi. The AAP had a landslide win in the Punjab Assembly polls by winning 92 …

Punjab Govt Offices to Replace Photos of Politicians With Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar: Mann
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Govt Offices to Replace Photos of Politicians With Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar: Mann

News 18  

Punjab government offices will not have photographs of politicians but of the freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, and father of constitution BR Ambedark, said Punjab’s next chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in his first address after electoral win in the Punjab Assembly elections. Read | How Sukhbir Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu Reacted to AAP’s Bhagwant Mann’s Win On his sweeping …

Punjab election 2022: Kejriwal says rivals targeting him, Bhagwant Mann as they don't want honest govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab election 2022: Kejriwal says rivals targeting him, Bhagwant Mann as they don't want honest govt

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that the AAP's rival parties in Punjab are targeting him and its chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann as they do not want the state to have an honest government. The national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party said the only fault of his party and its leaders is that they talk about …

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