Articles for Punjab Leaders

Punjab panchayat elections: Citing poll violence, SAD seeks deadline extension for filing of nominations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab panchayat elections: Citing poll violence, SAD seeks deadline extension for filing of nominations

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday appealed the state election commission to extend the deadline for filing of nominations for panchayat polls at all places where either violence had erupted, or Opposition candidates were not allowed to file papers due to “pressure from ruling party leaders”. A delegation, led by Dr Daljit Singh Cheema and Arshdeep Singh Kler, met Punjab …

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Leaders like Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal are good riddance, says Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
9 months, 1 week ago

Leaders like Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal are good riddance, says Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

Hindustan Times  

Reacting sharply to Congress Legislature Party deputy leader and Chabbewal MLA Dr Raj Kumar, 53, joining Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that those who sell their soul for benefit are expected to do anything. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring “Leaving a party which has given them everything is a small matter for …

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No truck with AAP: Congress’s Ludhiana district unit says
11 months, 1 week ago

No truck with AAP: Congress’s Ludhiana district unit says

Hindustan Times  

While Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee has yet to announce a decision over the possibility of an alliance with Aam Aadmi Party in state, the office bearers of party’s district unit has said they would go solo in 2024 Lok Sabha elections and ruled out an alliance any party. The leaders also refuted all the speculations about the alliance with AAP …

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Punjab: Sidhu holds another rally in Hoshiarpur, targets detractors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Sidhu holds another rally in Hoshiarpur, targets detractors

Hindustan Times  

Hoshiarpur: Unfazed by the opposition from a section of his party leaders, former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday addressed another rally in Hoshiarpur where he attacked his detractors in the party. Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu addressing a rally in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday.Harpreet Kaur/HT Photo The “Jittega Punjab-Jittegi Congress” rally in Hoshiarpur was organised by …

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BJP changes party unit chiefs in 4 states. Why it is significant
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP changes party unit chiefs in 4 states. Why it is significant

India TV News  

BJP new party chiefs in 4 states: The Bharatiya Janata Party, with an eye on Lok Sabha elections in 2024, on Tuesday, made some organisational changes and appointed four new state chiefs for Telangana, Punjab, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh. The BJP in order to counter KCR may also project Reddy as the CM face on corruption plank and also to strengthen …

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AAP leaders given free hand by govt to extort money, says leader of the Opposition Bajwa
1 year, 7 months ago

AAP leaders given free hand by govt to extort money, says leader of the Opposition Bajwa

Hindustan Times  

Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab for giving its leaders a free hand to harass and extort money from common people. Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa Bajwa, while referring to a news report, said the Khanna police had arrested seven AAP leaders, including the party state joint …

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Protest calls in Pakistan after ex-PM Imran Khan shot in shin
2 years, 1 month ago

Protest calls in Pakistan after ex-PM Imran Khan shot in shin

Al Jazeera  

Nationwide demonstrations have been called after Friday prayers, a day after former prime minister sustained minor gunshot wound. Islamabad, Pakistan – A day after a bullet wounded former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan while he was leading “a long march” to the capital, his party announced country-wide protests on Friday afternoon. Speaking to Al Jazeera, PTI official Musarrat Jamshed Cheema …

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Punjab: Congress leaders Raja Warring, Sukhpal Khaira booked for circulating fake letterhead of AAP on social media
2 years, 3 months ago

Punjab: Congress leaders Raja Warring, Sukhpal Khaira booked for circulating fake letterhead of AAP on social media

Firstpost  

According to the complainant Prabhjot Kaur, the Congress leaders posted forged documents on their official Twitter handles, bearing fabricated signatures of Arvind Kejriwal to defame AAP Mohali: Congress leaders Raja Warring and Sukhpal Khaira have been booked for circulating pseudo letterhead of the Aam Aadmi Party on social media. According to complainant Prabhjot Kaur, the Congress leaders posted forged documents …

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Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief

India Today  

Former Punjab Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu paid a price for his outbursts against his government and failure to keep the Party's flock together in Punjab. The Congress party high command has picked Rahul Gandhi loyalist Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new PCC chief. Former National Youth Congress President and a three-time MLA from Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency, Amrinder …

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'Strict disciplinary action': Imran Khan's stern warning for his party leaders ahead of Punjab CM election
2 years, 8 months ago

'Strict disciplinary action': Imran Khan's stern warning for his party leaders ahead of Punjab CM election

India TV News  

Highlights Ahead of no-confidence motion, Pakistan PM Imran Khan has a warning for his party leaders. All PTI MPAs in Punjab must ensure they vote for Ch Pervez Elahi in CM Punjab election tomorrow: PM He warned that any PTI MPA going against party direction, will face strict disciplinary action. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is going to face …

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Punjab Victory Not 'AAP-ealing'? Here's What Major Oppn Leaders Were Doing When AAP Won Punjab
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Victory Not 'AAP-ealing'? Here's What Major Oppn Leaders Were Doing When AAP Won Punjab

News 18  

Even as Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious in the recently conducted Punjab Assembly elections, Opposition parties seemed quite reluctant in congratulating any of the leaders on their feat. While the AAP, considered to be a newer party in Punjab, was celebrating its victory, here is what a few Opposition leaders — who poured in congratulatory messages for Mamata …

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Punjab Polls: Incumbent Charanjit Singh Channi Named Congress' CM Face
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Polls: Incumbent Charanjit Singh Channi Named Congress' CM Face

The Quint  

Prior to making the announcement, Rahul said a true leader is made after years of struggle. It cannot be hidden.” Gandhi said that choosing a leader for Punjab was not an easy task. The Congress leader further recalled an incident from his school days in Dehradun’s Doon School, when Sidhu’s school team had come to play cricket against them. And …

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BJP leaders hold special prayers for Narendra Modi's long life after Punjab security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP leaders hold special prayers for Narendra Modi's long life after Punjab security breach

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s motorcade sat motionless for 15 to 20 minutes atop a flyover on the Bathinda-Ferozepur highway, in what was later described as a major security lapse Following the ‘major security lapse’ that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab’s Ferozepur on Wednesday, BJP leaders across the country organised pujas for his well-being. In …

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SAD-BSP alliance will form next govt in Punjab: Maya
3 years ago

SAD-BSP alliance will form next govt in Punjab: Maya

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has claimed that the Shiromani Akali Dal -BSP alliance will form a majority government in Punjab under the leadership of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. She also said the Congress and other political parties will be wiped out in the Punjab assembly election scheduled to be held early next year. Congress, other parties will be …

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SKM seeks clarifications on Home Ministry proposal
3 years ago

SKM seeks clarifications on Home Ministry proposal

The Hindu  

Responding to a Home Ministry’s proposal, received on Tuesday morning, which urged the protesting farmers to call off their agitation as most of their pending demands have been resolved, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has sought clarifications on several points, including withdrawal of ‘fake’ cases against protestors. While some farmers say they are ready to go home if the Centre adapts …

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Amarinder Singh shares Pakistani journalist Aroosa Alam's photos with several Indian politicians, others
3 years, 2 months ago

Amarinder Singh shares Pakistani journalist Aroosa Alam's photos with several Indian politicians, others

India Today  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who is being targeted by his adversaries for befriending Pakistani defence journalist Aroosa Alam, continued to drop photo bombs to establish that Aroosa Alam was a well-connected Pakistani who had also met many other Indian dignitaries in the past. Meanwhile, several videos showing Aroosa Alam with Congress leaders, friends and family members of …

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Can't compromise on ethics, didn't want repeat of tainted leaders, officers: Sidhu
3 years, 2 months ago

Can't compromise on ethics, didn't want repeat of tainted leaders, officers: Sidhu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: A day after resigning as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday stated that he cannot compromise with his ethics, moral authority and pointed out that he didn't want a "repeat of a system of tainted leaders and officers in the state". He also reiterated the quote from the resignation letter he sent to Congress …

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Punjab CM Shielding Sacrilege Accused the Way Cong Protected Leaders Involved in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Chugh
3 years, 6 months ago

Punjab CM Shielding Sacrilege Accused the Way Cong Protected Leaders Involved in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Chugh

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is “shielding” those responsible for the 2015 sacrilege and subsequent police firing incidents the way Congress “protected” its party leaders involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, BJP leader Tarun Chugh alleged on Sunday. Chugh, in a statement, alleged that the newly constituted Special Investigation Team of the Punjab Police in the 2015 police firing incident …

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‘Stop Police from entering our villages in Punjab, burn their posters’: Farm Union leader instigates against Police
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Stop Police from entering our villages in Punjab, burn their posters’: Farm Union leader instigates against Police

Op India  

As the Delhi Police tighten its noose around those responsible for instigating the Republic Day violence unleashed in the national capital during the tractor rally, the farm union leaders have warned the police against entering Punjab, a report broadcasted by Times Now said. pic.twitter.com/5iFflY4qbd — TIMES NOW February 22, 2021 The report further mentions that the farm union leaders have …

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Opinion | Farm laws: Did Congress, Akali Dal, Shiv Sena take a ‘U’ turn?
4 years ago

Opinion | Farm laws: Did Congress, Akali Dal, Shiv Sena take a ‘U’ turn?

India TV News  

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Kutch, Gujarat, that farmers are being misled by some political parties on the three new farm laws. Today, after walking out of the government and NDA, Sukhbir Singh Badal is alleging that the three farm laws are ‘anti-farmer’ and BJP as a party is an enemy of farmers. On Tuesday, he tweeted: …

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Farmers Protest: Has Modi Govt Really ‘Softened’ Its Position?
4 years ago

Farmers Protest: Has Modi Govt Really ‘Softened’ Its Position?

The Quint  

A key role has also been played by intermediaries, who have conveyed the farmers' sentiment to the government. Punjab BJP Leaders Like Surjit Jayani BJP's Punjab leaders like Surjit Kumar Jayani have also been important intermediaries between the government and the farmers' unions. Most of the other BJP leaders are either from Doaba - such as Union Minister Som Parkash …

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A different Dasara: Farmers use unconventional methods to protest against the farm laws
4 years, 1 month ago

A different Dasara: Farmers use unconventional methods to protest against the farm laws

The Hindu  

Far from the gaze of the mainstream media, a mass movement is under way in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Facing what they perceive to be an existential challenge in the wake of the three new agriculture laws the Centre has passed—the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, the Farmers Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and the …

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