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Chandigarh, Sep 6 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Sunday condemned the BJP-led Central Government for bypassing the states constitutional rights and established procedure. Taking exception to the appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court without awaiting the views of the state government, the Cabinet resolved that the appointment and administration of oath should be put on hold until Punjabs views are obtained and duly considered. The Chief Ministers Office stated, The rights of Punjab have been violated by the Union government for a long time. In recent times, the interference from the Centre has increased to an unprecedented extent wherein the rights of Punjab as enshrined under the Constitution of India and several rules and regulations have been denied on multiple occasions. It stated, The Union unanimously altered the rules of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) by removing the traditional convention that guaranteed the Member (Power) was selected from Punjab, thereby diluting the states representation over its own river waters and dams. Further, the Union has proposed centralisation of Panjab University, which was strongly opposed by Punjab, but the Union has continued its interference to overpower the stronghold and authority of the people of Punjab by misusing its authority. The Punjab Cabinet pointed out, The BJP-led Central government has also denied over Rs 9,000 crore of RDF dues to the government of Punjab, thereby inflicting great pain and suffering on the farmers who are the beneficiaries of the infrastructure sought to be created through RDF funds. Similarly, the Union through the Prime Minister announced a relief package of Rs 1,600 crore after the devastating floods in 2025; however, not a single rupee of this package has been disbursed to Punjab till date. Pointing to the most recent notification of September 5, the Punjab Cabinet noted, The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, the President of India passed an order appointing Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This appointment has been made without obtaining the consent of the state government, thereby bypassing all Constitutional norms and set procedures. The Cabinet stated, The Memorandum of Procedure for appointment and transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of High Court, in its Para 6, clearly indicates that after receipt of the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs would obtain the views of the state government. After receipt of the views of the state government, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs will submit proposals to the Prime Minister, who will then advise the President as to the selection. The Chief Minister's Office noted, As posted on July 25 by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India, in a reply to a Question appearing in Lok Sabha, the Union Minister for Law, Justice and Company Affairs informed the House that appointment of Judges in the higher judiciary is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the Executive and Judiciary. It requires consultation and approval from various constitutional authorities, both at the State and Central level. In the instant case, the Collegium of the Supreme Court of India, vide minutes dated August 6 have recommended the appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. On August 12, Punjab received the letter from Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice, for the consent of Punjab in terms of Para 6 of the Memorandum showing the procedure for appointment and transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of the High Court, it added. The Cabinet pointed out, However, in complete disregard to the Memorandum of Procedures and established Constitutional norms, the Union has hurriedly notified the appointment of the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court without awaiting response of the state government. It added, It is pertinent to note that no clear time limit is prescribed for the state and the Governor to send its recommendation in the case of appointment of the Chief Justice. Whereas, in the year 2024, when a judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, was recommended by the Collegium of the Supreme Court of India for his appointment as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, the same proposal was not notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice for more than two months and understandably on not receiving the recommendation from the Madhya Pradesh government. Later on, the Collegium and the Ministry of Law and Justice changed his appointment to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. As such, the feeling of perceived discrimination gets solidified in the sense that when a case of a Judge of Punjab is to be considered, it is dealt differently as that in a case of another Judge from another High Court getting appointed in Punjab, it stated. The Cabinet affirmed, Such actions on the part of Central Government, especially on the issue of crucial appointments in judiciary, has compelled the state Cabinet to deliberate and express its concerns over the persistent issues affecting the states constitutional rights and equitable treatment within the Indian federal framework. In order to ensure transparency, procedural propriety and the maintenance of judicial uprightness, it is therefore imperative that the aforesaid appointment and administration of oath be put on hold until the views of Punjab, as contemplated under Paragraph 6 of the memorandum, are obtained and duly considered by the competent authority. Thereafter, the matter may be proceeded with in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the said memorandum.
Haryana CM lays foundation stone of seven projects worth Rs 78 crore
Chandigarh, Sep 6 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the Vikas Sankalp Jansabha in Bawani Khera on Sunday, presented a roadmap for the all-round development of the area. The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven development projects of Rs 78 crore. He said the BJPs double-engineered government at the Centre and in Haryana is now undertaking development works at three times the pace. The Chief Minister said the massive participation in todays rally is a testament to the peoples unwavering faith in the policies of Haryanas double-engine government. Reiterating his resolve for the bright future of Bawani Khera, Saini said a new chapter of development would be written at every step, and the area would touch new heights of progress. He said development works of Rs 1,446 crore have been carried out in this Assembly constituency during the past 12 years, whereas the corresponding figure was only Rs 609.58 crore during the 10-year tenure of the previous Congress government. The Chief Minister said that over the past 12 years, the government has undertaken several important development works in the area. The Bhiwani-Hansi section of National Highway (NH)-148B has been completed with an outlay of Rs 1,322 crore, while the NH-709A has been constructed at a cost of Rs 749 crore; the Bhiwani-Khark section of NH-709E has been converted into a four-lane road at a cost of Rs 169 crore. He said doubling of the Manheru-Bawani Khera railway line is underway at a cost of Rs 413 crore, of which 12 km of work has been completed. Meanwhile, a waterworks in Khark Kalan has been constructed at a cost of Rs 29.47 crore, while the Sunder distributary lining has been completed at a cost of Rs 21.27 crore. Describing farmer welfare as the governments top priority, the Chief Minister said Haryana is the first state in the country where all 24 crops are being procured at the minimum support price (MSP). So far, Rs 186,000 crore has been directly transferred into the accounts of 12 lakh farmers against crop procurement. During the past 12 years, farmers have been provided Rs 16,160 crore as compensation for crop losses.
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Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Partys Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh alleging custodial assault, torture and other serious human-rights violations against a victim and members of his family by Punjab Police personnel. As per the complaint, the victim was protesting against the issue of drug abuse in Punjab during Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Lok Milni programme at Sheron village in Sunam by displaying a black flag as a mark of protest. He was thereafter allegedly taken into police custody. The matter was considered by the NHRC Bench presided over by its member Priyank Kanoongo, which directed the Chief Secretary, the DGP, the Superintendent of Police of Sangrur and the District Magistrate of Sangrur to conduct an immediate inquiry and submit a point-wise action taken report within two weeks. The Bench has directed an immediate medico-legal examination of the victim, preservation of complete and unedited CCTV footage of the concerned police premises and submission of an authenticated copy in a pen drive. The authorities have also been directed to furnish the FIR and custody records, details of all police personnel connected with the detention/ interrogation, and a report on the allegations concerning the victims family members. The commission has further directed that all medical records, CCTV footage, police records, electronic data and other material evidence connected with the incident be immediately secured and preserved. Earlier, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon condemned the alleged police torture of the youth, who had raised the issue of drugs in Punjab directly before the Chief Minister. Dhillon also spoke to the victim over a video call, enquired about his well-being and encouraged him for raising his voice to protect the youth from drugs. He said the BJP stands firmly with him in this difficult hour and that every possible effort would be made to ensure justice for him.
Punjab Cabinet clears paddy procurement policies, creates 138 healthcare posts
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday approved three key policies to ensure smooth procurement and movement of paddy during the upcoming Kharif marketing season. At the same time, the Cabinet also cleared amendments to the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) regulations and sanctioned new healthcare posts across the state. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Cabinet approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy, the Punjab Foodgrains Transportation Policy, and the Punjab Foodgrains Labour and Cartage Policy to facilitate hassle-free procurement operations during the upcoming paddy season. The Cabinet reiterated its commitment to procure every grain brought by farmers and authorised the Chief Minister to make necessary amendments to the policies in view of administrative exigencies during the procurement period. In another key decision, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Punjab Public Service Commission (Group 'A') Service Regulations, 2012, enabling the issuance of a notification for promotion from the post of Personal Assistant to Personal Secretary in the commission. To strengthen healthcare infrastructure, the Cabinet approved the revival of 33 newly created posts at the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Chamkaur Sahib, which was recently upgraded. The posts include specialists in medicine, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, pathology, ophthalmology and radiology, besides MBBS doctors, nursing staff and administrative personnel. The Cabinet also approved the creation of 19 posts across various cadres for the office of the Civil Surgeon in Malerkotla and sanctioned 119 posts for the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Dhuri to improve healthcare delivery in the region. Additionally, it gave approval to fill 80 vacant posts of Medical Officer (Dental) in the Health and Family Welfare Department, including 53 vacancies pending for more than a year and 27 vacant for less than a year.
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Rahul Gandhi calls Punjab Polices brutality victim, seeks justice
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday spoke with Mohanjit Singh, the alleged custodial victim of the brutality of the Punjab Police. Mohanjit Singh alleged that he was tortured while in police custody, including being subjected to electric shocks and being forced to consume drugs. The allegations have triggered a political storm, with almost all Opposition parties demanding an independent investigation. Meanwhile, the Congress announced that its workers across the state would show black flags to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann everywhere he goes to express solidarity with Mohanjit Singh. The partys state President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who met Mohanjit Singh here, told the media that Rahul Gandhi hailed the courage shown by Mohanjit Singh in standing up for the truth and conveying his message. He has asked the Congress in Punjab to ensure that he gets justice. The state President said that CM Mann had started behaving like Ahmad Shah Abdali and his countdown had started. He said Mann was not the first Chief Minister to be shown a black flag, as several Chief Ministers and even Prime Ministers have been shown black flags in the past. But, he added, nobody reacted the way Mann did. He said ideally the Chief Minister should have shown grace and dignity and called Mohajit Singh and asked him why he was protesting. But instead, CM Mann unleashed the brute police force on the youth, who was subjected to brutal third-degree torture in police custody and even given electric shocks. Besides, he added, his eardrum has also been damaged due to brutal manhandling by the police. Rejecting the inquiry ordered by the police into the incident, Warring demanded that the Station House Officer (SHO) concerned and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) must be dismissed. He said such people do not deserve to be in the police. Warring also promised that in case the AAP government does not take any action against both policemen, the Congress will initiate action if the party comes to power. Warring said the Congress may meet the Governor to ensure action and justice for Mohanjit.
Akali Dal activists seek bribery case registration against Punjab CM's wife
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) Activists of the Istri Akali Dal, the official women's wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), led by Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday marched to the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to demand his resignation as well as registration of a criminal case against his wife Gurpreet Kaur, who is facing allegations of demanding Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. However, Gurpreet Kaur has already rejected the allegations, saying the charges are baseless. Meanwhile, the police put up barricades to stop the Istri Akali Dal members led by Harsimrat Badal, MLA Ganieve Kaur and the Women Wing President Hargobind Kaur from marching towards the Chief Minister's residence following which they staged a sit-in on the road and courted arrest. The women continued to hold the protest even after the senior SAD leaders were detained. Speaking on the occasion, Harsimrat Badal said the Chief Minister's office had become a den of corruption where crores were being sought by the latter's wife to let off a predator against whom two women had filed rape and kidnapping charges. She added that recent audio and visual evidence had revealed how Gurpreet Kaur's brother-in-law had sealed a deal with a colleague of the accused rapist and media influencer Guri Chahal for Rs 5 crore. Everyone has seen how Gurpreet Mann's relative Amardeep Grewal negotiated with the predator's colleague while sitting in a restaurant with the Chief Minister's wife and even shared a picture of the latter to establish his credentials, she alleged. Harsimrat Badal said, We have also seen how following the sealing of the deal with the Chief Minister's wife, the accused was let off within two months and was also allowed to flee to the United States. Asserting that the Akali Dal would launch a mass movement across the state until Gurpreet Kaur was not arrested, she also demanded the arrest of all other accused in the case, besides the dismissal of the police officers who had filed cancellations reports to favour the rape accused and facilitate his release from jail. Harsimrat Badal also called for extending protection to the rape victims who had registered complaints against the media influencer, besides demanding a CBI probe into the entire incident. It has also come to light that five women had personally complained to the Chief Minister against the same 'predator' but the latter did not take any action in the matter. This should also be probed to ascertain why the CM's office was siding with rapists. Meanwhile, warning people that the fire could reach their houses also, Istri Akali Dal leader Hargobind Kaur and Ganieve Kaur Majithia appealed to the people of Punjab to unite and fight for the cause of the wronged women as well as putting an end to corruption in the Chief Minister's office and residence.
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