Rajnath senses 'winds of change' in Punjab, says people won't allow 'loot tantra' to go on
2 years, 10 months ago

Rajnath senses 'winds of change' in Punjab, says people won't allow 'loot tantra' to go on

The Hindu  

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said "winds of change are sweeping" Punjab with the people yearning to bring the BJP-led alliance to power and put an end to the "loot tantra" in the State. He also slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for his 'U.P., Bihar de bhaiya' remark, alleging that the Congress wants to "disintegrate the country". On the other hand, Chief Minister Channi says he won't let the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar enter Punjab, Mr. Singh alleged. Mr. Channi had courted controversy by asking people during a roadshow not to let "Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi de bhaiya" enter the State.

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Will shake-ups in Punjab, Uttarakhand spell more trouble for Congress?
2 years, 8 months ago

Will shake-ups in Punjab, Uttarakhand spell more trouble for Congress?

India Today  

The Congress, in an apparent course correction in Punjab, is redirecting focus on Jat Sikhs, abandoning the experiment to try and consolidate its base among Dalit voters in the state. The party, which was voted out of power in Punjab in the recent elections, has chosen Jat Sikhs for two key posts: Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new state …

Winds of 'Change', Caste Focus & Step Away from Dynasty: Why Punjab Polls Are Unique This Time
2 years, 10 months ago

Winds of 'Change', Caste Focus & Step Away from Dynasty: Why Punjab Polls Are Unique This Time

News 18  

From unexpected alliances, ‘new’ entrants, to the rise of ‘ground’ issues, Punjab’s political battle will witness many firsts this time around. The single phase of voting has kicked off in the state, where the fate of Congress’s first Dalit CM Charanjit Singh Channi will be tested against his opponents – the grand old party’s ‘forsaken’ leader Capt Amarinder Singh, who …

Punjab to witness a high-stakes multi-cornered battle on February 20, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab to witness a high-stakes multi-cornered battle on February 20, 2022

The Hindu  

After weeks of intense campaigning, voting to all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab will take place in a single phase on Sunday, along with 59 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the third of the seven phases of polling in the latter State. In the high-stakes battle for Punjab, the ruling Congress is trying hard to defend its turf; the Aam …

Amit Shah Assures CM Channi of Probe Into AAP's 'SFJ Links', Kejriwal Calls Self 'World's Sweetest Terrorist'
2 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah Assures CM Channi of Probe Into AAP's 'SFJ Links', Kejriwal Calls Self 'World's Sweetest Terrorist'

News 18  

In a major setback to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party days ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah has acceded the request of chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi to probe the alleged connection between proscribed terror outfit ‘Sikhs For Justice’ with the AAP. Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said “winds of change are sweeping” Punjab …

FIR lodged against Punjab's Charanjit Singh Channi over his 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark in Patna
2 years, 10 months ago

FIR lodged against Punjab's Charanjit Singh Channi over his 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark in Patna

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister has courted controversy during a poll rally by asking people not to let the ‘bhaiyas’ of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar enter the state, a remark apparently aimed at AAP leaders Patna, Bihar: BJP youth wing on 17 February, 2022, lodged an FIR against Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his statement against the citizens of Bihar …

Charanjit Channi clarifies 'bhaiyas of UP, Bihar, Delhi' remark, Priyanka Gandhi says comment 'misconstrued'
2 years, 10 months ago

Charanjit Channi clarifies 'bhaiyas of UP, Bihar, Delhi' remark, Priyanka Gandhi says comment 'misconstrued'

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister, in a video on Twitter, said that his statement was bent out of meaning and that it was directed at a few people who were allegedly causing ‘disruption’ in the state Just days ahead of the state elections, the Congress went into damage control mode over Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s ‘ don’t let bhaiyas …

From Kumar Vishwas claims on Kejriwal to Channi's bhaiya remark, PM Modi slams AAP, Congress at Punjab rally
2 years, 10 months ago

From Kumar Vishwas claims on Kejriwal to Channi's bhaiya remark, PM Modi slams AAP, Congress at Punjab rally

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for his'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' jibe. PM Modi slammed Charanjit Singh Channi for saying "don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab". Reacting to Channi's remark, PM Modi said that there is no village in Punjab where people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are not working. The …

'This is nonsense': Nitish hits out at Channi over 'bhaiyas' comment
2 years, 10 months ago

'This is nonsense': Nitish hits out at Channi over 'bhaiyas' comment

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 17 lambasted Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi over his remarks on “bhaiyas”, calling it appalling. Mr. Kumar, however, ducked queries about criticisms aimed at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra whom the BJP, his ally, has accused of having egged on Mr. Channi. Mr. Channi courted controversy during a rally in poll-bound Punjab …

Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi sparks row with ‘bhaiya’ taunt; a look at who they are and past controversies
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi sparks row with ‘bhaiya’ taunt; a look at who they are and past controversies

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister called for a boycott of ‘people from UP and Bihar’ as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra watched on. His remarks have prompted a sharp response from rivals AAP Charanjit Singh Channi stoked a row on Wednesday, days before the state of Punjab goes to polls — 20 February — when he called upon Punjabis to …

Punjab CM in soup over controversial remark
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab CM in soup over controversial remark

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday sparked controversy by asking people not to let ‘bhaiyas’ from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar rule Punjab. “Those ‘bhaiyas’, who come from U.P., Bihar and Delhi come here to rule, don’t let them enter,” said Mr. Channi with Ms. Vadra sharing the stage. BJP’s In-charge of IT cell Amit Malviya said the …

CM Channi says don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab; BJP, Kejriwal hit back
2 years, 10 months ago

CM Channi says don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab; BJP, Kejriwal hit back

India Today  

Just days ahead of the polls, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said 'don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab'. Charanjit Singh Channi is the Congress’s official chief ministerial candidate in the Punjab election. With Channi’s nomination as the chief ministerial candidate, the Congress hopes to win over the Dalit voters of Punjab. Punjab is going to the polls on …

Punjab Assembly election: Riveting race
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Assembly election: Riveting race

The Hindu  

In less than a couple of months,farmers in Punjab will be reaping the harvest of what they sowed some time ago. A little time before that, Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the SAD, welcomed Sandeep Singh Brar, erstwhile officer on special duty to former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, into his party. The more its leaders talk of the ‘Delhi model’ …

Watch | Rahul Gandhi partakes Langar at Golden Temple in his first visit after election announcement
2 years, 10 months ago

Watch | Rahul Gandhi partakes Langar at Golden Temple in his first visit after election announcement

India TV News  

Highlights Rahul Gandhi, Cong candidates offer prayers at Golden Temple Congress is seeking to retain power in Punjab Gandhi is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with party candidates for the Punjab assembly polls offered prayers at the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Gandhi …

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