Punjab AAP may seek disqualification of two MLAs who quit party on Sunday
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Political activity in Punjab has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday began preparing to seek the disqualification of two of its MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who quit the party a day earlier. The party under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to formally approach Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, seeking the termination of their membership in the state Assembly. According to reports, Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra resigned from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party. Their decision has come as a major political setback for the ruling party in Punjab. The Aam Aadmi Party, under the leadership of its National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, maintains that both MLAs were involved in anti-party activities and had therefore already been suspended from the party. Following their decision to quit AAP, the party will now raise the issue of their disqualification before the Assembly Speaker. The Aam Aadmi Party last week released its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. However, the list did not include candidates for the Samana and Sanaur Assembly constituencies. Just a day after the list was announced, both MLAs declared their decision to leave the party. Speculation is also mounting that both MLAs may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, their next political move is yet to be officially confirmed. Following these developments, all eyes are now on the Assembly Speaker. However, resignation from a political party's primary membership does not automatically result in the termination of an MLA's Assembly membership. The Speaker's decision under the anti-defection law and the relevant constitutional provisions will therefore be crucial in determining the future of the two legislators. The political controversy is expected to intensify further in Punjab in the coming days.
Three departures in 48 hours spell trouble for AAP in Punjab (LD)
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In another setback to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh on Monday resigned from the legislative Assembly, becoming the third AAP legislator to quit within two days. The former IPS officer has reportedly sent his resignation to Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, adding to the mounting political turbulence within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. His resignation comes a day after AAP lawmakers Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanaur and Chetan Singh Jouramajra from Samana announced their decision to leave the party, triggering fresh questions over the party's internal stability and leadership in Punjab. Kunwar Singh's exit is particularly significant given his background as a senior police officer and his prominence in Punjab politics. He had emerged as one of AAP's prominent faces in the state after joining the party in 2021 and winning the Amritsar North Assembly constituency in the 2022 elections. However, his relationship with the party leadership had deteriorated over time. In June 2025, AAP suspended him for five years over alleged anti-party activities. Despite the suspension, he continued to criticise the party's functioning and the state government's policies. On Sunday, MLA Kunwar Singh launched a fresh attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the party had drifted away from the principles on which it was founded. Referring to the party's founding ideals of Swaraj, he alleged that AAP had lost its original ideological direction. He also raised concerns over the law and order situation, drugs, extortion and gangster activities in Punjab. The latest resignation comes at a politically sensitive time for AAP, which has begun preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections by announcing its first list of 40 candidates. The departures of Pathanmajra, Jouramajra and now Kunwar Singh within 48 hours have exposed growing discontent within the party's Punjab unit. The first two legislators had also criticised the Mann government's performance, raising issues such as drug trafficking, unemployment, farmers' concerns and governance. With three legislators now having resigned in two days, the developments pose a fresh challenge for the AAP leadership as it attempts to retain its political footing in Punjab ahead of the crucial 2027 electoral battle.
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from AAP; 3rd MLA to do so in two days
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In a major development in Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Amritsar North MLA, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, resigned on Monday, following in the footsteps of two other MLAs who resigned the previous day. Singh, a former IPS officer, also sent his resignation letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker on Monday. He was suspended by the AAP for five years in June 2025 for alleged anti-party activities as he had opposed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a Disproportionate Assets case. Sharing the information on X, Singh said that he will remain indebted to you until my last breath for the love and respect you have shown me, referring to the people of the state. With your cooperation and the blessings of the Almighty, we must all unite in a collective effort to rise above the politics of lanes and ribbon-cutting, and transform Punjabtrapped by drugs, extortion, gangsterism, and corruptionback into a progressive and beloved state, he said. Singh asserted that he had achieved 90 per cent targets, adding that his greatest achievement is ending the 'mai-baap' culture in politics and working by considering the public as my source of inspiration. In the Punjab Legislative Assembly, I always raised the voice of Amritsaris and boldly addressed issues from water and sewage to Circuit House, Company Bagh, dirty drains, Guru Nanak Dev University, Government Medical College, Saroop Rani College, and the Bargari sacrilege case. This was the first time that area-specific issues were raised by me in the Punjab Legislative Assembly by naming lanes and neighbourhoods, he said. Working together with you to formulate a forward strategy, my aim will be to ensure clean politics and transparent administration. My sole purpose is 'Punjab First'. Apart from this, I will have no personal interests, he added. Earlier on Sunday, Singh had hit out at AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asserting that the party had strayed from its founding ideals. Pratap's exit follows the resignations of fellow MLAs, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, who resigned from the AAP's primary membership and the Assembly on Sunday. Pathanmajra, who represents the Sanour Assembly constituency in Patiala district, sent his resignation letter to Arvind Kejriwal, announcing his decision to quit the party with immediate effect. Pathanmajra has been at the centre of several controversies in the past. A rape case was registered against him, following which he travelled to Australia. He was subsequently arrested by the police after returning to India to join the investigation into the case. Meanwhile, Jouramajra, who represents the Samana Assembly constituency and has also served as a minister in the Punjab government, announced his resignation through a social media post. According to media reports, tensions had reportedly been building between him and the party leadership after the AAP high command appointed former senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh Rakhra as the in-charge of the Samana Assembly constituency. The decision had reportedly left Jouramajra unhappy with the party leadership, as the appointment of another leader as constituency in-charge in his own Assembly seat was viewed as a setback to his political standing and influence in the area. The resignations come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Rahul Gandhis PM dream will not be fulfilled: Amit Shah
Chandigarh, Nov 1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mocking his ambition to become Prime Minister and predicting further electoral defeats for the Congress, NDTV reported. Addressing a gathering in Chandigarh, Amit Shah took a swipe at Gandhis Mohabbat Ki Dukaan slogan, alleging that the Congress leader was spreading hatred instead of love. Rahul ji, you will find nothing but hatred in your shop of love, Amit Shah said. Targeting Gandhi over his mock Parliament exercise, Shah said the Congress leader had found a new way to pursue his prime ministerial ambition. Rahul Gandhi wants to become Prime Minister, and that is why he has found a new way by organising a mock Parliament. Rahul ji, you can continue to remain Prime Minister in your mock Parliament. Your dream of becoming the Prime Minister of the country, however, will not be fulfilled, he said. Amit Shah also cited the Congresss failure to win a single seat in the last three Delhi Assembly elections and predicted a similar outcome in the next three polls. Get ready to sit in the Opposition once again, he said. With Punjab scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027, Amit Shahs remarks signal an aggressive BJP campaign against both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He has made tackling the drug menace a key poll plank, promising to make Punjab and the country drug-free by December 31, 2029. The BJP is seeking to expand its political footprint in Punjab and form its own government in the state.
LG calls for stronger cultural unity
Srinagar, Nov 1:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for stronger cultural unity. Extending his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day, LG Sinha emphasised the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity, and meaningful participation in the countrys progress. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at LokBhavan, he said that the celebration of Foundation Days of different states and Union Territories reflects Indias enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity. The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister NarendraModi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony, and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. He said that Indias identity was rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, LG Sinha said that Indias rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the states and Union Territories being celebrated, the LG said that each region has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He also referred to Keralams literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradeshs contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnatakas saint-poet tradition, Punjabs profound spiritual legacy, and Haryanas contribution to devotional literature. LG Sinha also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing Indias cultural diversity, Chandigarhs place as a symbol of modern urban planning, and Delhis role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The LG said that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one anothers heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nations ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said.
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Rahul versus Priyanka tussle out in open, says BJP after Ramlila Maidan rally
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Within hours of the INDIA blocs rally on Sunday, the BJP smelled infighting within the Gandhi clan, claiming that Rahul Gandhi tried to clip the wings of his sister Priyanka by not letting her speak at Ramlila Maidan. In a video message posted on X, BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that the Rahul versus Priyanka tussle was out in the open. In a combined Opposition rally at Ramlila ground, Rahul Gandhi did not let Priyanka Vadra speak! In their PR Drama Mock Parliament yesterday, Priyanka Vadra was seen angrily sitting silently in the second row! It's not mere coincidence when it happens twice in two days! Rahul Vs Priyanka out in the open! Bhandari wrote on social media platform X. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that if Rahul Gandhi wants to become the country's Prime Minister, he should spend his entire life in a 'Mock Parliament' only; in the real one, your number will never come. The Home Minister made the remark about Rahul Gandhi's unfulfilled Prime Ministerial aspiration with reference to the Congress party's mock impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, a day before. HM Shah said Rahul Gandhi has been tasting defeat in elections for 15 years, and his mother Sonia Gandhi's dream of seeing her son occupying the PM's chair has remained unfulfilled. He added that the only way Rahul Gandhi can become Prime Minister is in a Mock Parliament as it is nearly impossible for the Congress leader to make it to Parliament as Prime Minister in his lifetime. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, Home Minister Shah condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for rubbing salt into the wounds of families of the anti-Sikh riot victims by organising a rally in Delhi on days of the community's mourning. On November 1, 1984, the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, and today, on the same day, Rahul Gandhi held a rally in Delhi, rubbing salt into the wounds of those victim families, the Home Minister said at the event.
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Rahul Gandhi can become PM only in 'Mock Parliament': HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that if Rahul Gandhi wants to become the country's Prime Minister, he should spend his entire life in a 'Mock Parliament' only, in the real one, your number will never come. The Home Minister made the remark about Rahul Gandhi's unfulfilled Prime Ministerial aspiration with reference to Congress party's mock impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar a day before. The Union Minister said Rahul Gandhi has been tasting defeat in elections for 15 years and his mother Sonia Gandhi's dream of seeing her son occupying the PM's chair has remained unfulfilled. He added that the only way Rahul Gandhi can become Prime Minister is in a Mock Parliament as it is near impossible for the Congress leader to make it to Parliament as Prime Minister in his lifetime. Speaking at an event here, Home Minister Shah condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for rubbing salt into the wounds of families of the anti-Sikh riot victims by organising a rally in Delhi on days of the community's four-day mourning. On November 1, 1984, the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, and today, on the same day, Rahul Gandhi held a rally in Delhi, rubbing salt into the wounds of those victim families, the Union Minister said at an event. I condemn the Congress for this rally on the day of the massacre. And I want to tell him (Rahul Gandhi) that due to his insensitivity, his 'Mohabat ki Dukan' will not be able to give people anything other than hatred, Home Minister Amit Shah added. He said the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reopened cases against the guilty Congress leaders and sent them to jail, apart from paying compensation to the victims' families and offering jobs. He added that Rahul Gandhi took instructions from abroad for organising the rally on Sunday despite requests from Sikh groups and our party not to do so. Delhi's traders pleaded that the rally be held after Diwali, otherwise there would be heavy losses in business, but Rahul Baba just had to hold the rally on the very day the Sikh massacre took place, Home Minister Shah said. In another development, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri led a march in West Delhi against the 1984 riots organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party to Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy and show solidarity with anti-Sikh riot victims. In a message on social media platform X, Puri said, The time of that tragedy in 1984, my parents were in Delhi, and some of my Hindu friends had sheltered them in their homes, setting an example of humanity and brotherhood. This massacre was not merely a tragedy of one community, but a wound inflicted on the history of the entire nation, one that can never be forgotten. Protecting humanity, delivering justice to the victims, and fostering national unity -- these are the greatest lessons to be drawn from that painful history, he recalled.
'Cong sponsored 1984 Sikh massacre, Rahul now rubbing salt into their wounds': HM Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress' politics had led to the rutal killing of Sikhs in 1984 and that the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was now ubbing salt into the victims' wounds by holding a major rally in Delhi on the same date. Union Minister Shah made the remarks while referring to the INDIA bloc's 'Dilli Chalo' rally at the national capital's Ramlila Maidan. Addressing a public gathering at Tiranga Park in Chandigarh, the Union Home Minister recalled that on November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were burned alive, many were forced to flee their homes, countless children were orphaned, women lost their husbands, and thousands of families were devastated, in riots instigated by the Congress in Delhi. Referring to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's controversial remark when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, Amit Shah said: People still remember his (Rajiv Gandhi's) statement, only Congress leaders could have the audacity to describe the massacre of thousands of Sikhs in such a manner. He highlighted that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, riot-related cases were reopened, victims were provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each, and prominent Congress leaders implicated in the riots were sent to jail. The country had never before witnessed riots sponsored by a political party on such a scale, Union Minister Shah alleged. Questioning the INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi, Amit Shah said: I had initially believed Rahul Gandhi was too young at the time of the riots and perhaps had not studied history, and therefore might not know the significance of the dates. He noted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had appealed through a press conference that Congress should avoid holding the rally on November 1, 2, or 3, as these were the dates when the 1984 anti-Sikh riots took place and such an event would hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community, including mothers, sisters, and children. Despite this, Congress did not change its plans, he added. The Union Home Minister also alleged that the decision to hold the rally on the same day when thousands of Sikhs were burned alive was taken following instructions from abroad, asserting that India and Punjab would never forget the tragedy. Referring to the traders' repeated appeals to Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders, Amit Shah said: According to the traders, business peaks during the Diwali season. They stock sweets, firecrackers, and new clothes for children, and unsold inventory can result in significant losses. People from various parts of North India visit Delhi's wholesale markets during this period for festive shopping. Business worth around Rs 25,000 crore takes place during these three to four days. Traders repeatedly appealed through letters and press conferences to postpone the rally until after Diwali, but Congress did not change the date, he added. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shah cited the abrogation of Article 370, efforts to eliminate Naxalism, and the abolition of triple talaq under the Narendra Modi-led government, while asserting that the country was progressing at an unprecedented pace. Stating that the country, including Punjab, would be made drug-free by December 31, 2029, he reiterated the Narendra Modi government's commitment in combating drug abuse. Earlier, Union Minister Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development and infrastructure projects worth Rs 258 crore in Chandigarh, following which he addressed the public meeting at Tiranga Park.
If you want to become PM, stay in mock parliament: Amit Shah on Rahul Gandhi
Chandigarh, Nov 1: In a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the country will never forget that the Congress leader held a 'jalsa' on the anniversary of the Sikh genocide of 1984, and that if he wanted to become the prime minister, he should stay in a mock parliament his entire life. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, he also slammed opposition parties, saying that telling lies, spreading anarchy and negativity, and not letting Parliament function was their true nature. He was addressing a gathering here after the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 258 crore. The opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday held the 'Chalo Dilli' protest at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital as part of its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. On Saturday, the opposition alliance carried out a symbolic public impeachment of CEC Kumar, accusing him of deleting votes to steal elections and demanding that he be tried in court for treason and jailed. The meeting was held in a setting resembling Parliament proceedings at the lawns of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The BJP has described it as a mockery of Parliament. Referring to the INDIA bloc rally, Union minister Shah on Sunday said, If you desire to hold a 'jalsa' for the Congress party on such a dark day of genocide, then Rahul ji, no one will be able to take away anything except hatred from your 'mohabbat ki dukaan'. Shah said the Congress has been losing elections for 15 years, and its leader Sonia Gandhi's dream of her son becoming the prime minister remains unfulfilled. So, they have found a new way: conducting a mock parliament. I want to tell Rahul ji, if you want to become the prime minister, stay in the mock parliament your entire life. Your turn (as PM of India) is never going to come, he said. He lashed out at the INDIA bloc leaders for not listening to Delhi traders' request to defer their rally until after Diwali. The traders of Delhi pleaded with them, saying, 'We have just one day, one week in the entire year when our business thrives. If we stock up on sweets and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses. If we buy firecrackers and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses', said Shah. A trade worth Rs 25,000 crore takes place in these 3-4 days. The whole of north India comes to Delhi's wholesale market to buy Diwali goods, he said. But no, on the very day the Sikh riots happened, the Sikh genocide happened, on that very day, on that same dark day, they had to hold a rally, he said. Now remember my words: for the next three elections, your account is not going to open there, he added. On the anti-Sikh riots, he said, On November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were brutally murdered in Delhi during riots incited by the Congress party. Thousands of Sikhs were burnt alive. Many Sikhs had to leave their homes, many children were orphaned, many sisters were widowed, and homes of many were burnt, Shah said. He recalled remarks by former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi that when a big tree falls, the earth shakes. I saw that statement on television, and I can never forget it in my lifetime, Shah said of Rajiv Gandhi's remarks in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984. To describe the brutal killing of thousands of Sikhs in such a way is something that only Congress leaders could do, he said. Today, his son Rahul Gandhi organised a 'bada jalsa' in Delhi to rub salt into the wounds of the victims of the 1984 riots and their families. The BJP held a press conference and had asked the INDIA bloc not to hold its rally on November 1, 2 and 3, as on these days, the anti-Sikh riots took place, Shah said. This deeply hurt our Sikh brothers, mothers, sisters, and children. Yet they insisted. From abroad, an order was issued to their party for holding the 'jalsa' on the very same day when thousands of Sikhs were set ablaze, he said. Shah said he strongly condemns and criticises their malicious attempt. India and Punjab will never forget this. Shah said when the Modi government came to power, it reopened all the cases related to the anti-Sikh riots. We provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the riot victims and ensured that prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots were sent behind bars, he said. India had never witnessed politically instigated riots of this nature before, and I hope it never has to witness such riots again, he asserted. Shah said the Narendra Modi government is taking the country forward by leaps and bounds. Article 370 was abolished, Naxalism was ended, Triple Talaq was abolished, he said. Now remember my words: on December 31, 2029, we will make the entire country, including Punjab, drug-free, he asserted. The largest cricket stadium, the highest overbridge, the longest bridge, all of these are being built in India, worth Rs 11 lakh crore. Electricity has reached every poor person's home, the minister added. Shah alleged that Rahul Gandhi does not let Parliament run because he does not want women to get 33 per cent reservation. Rahul Baba, I want to tell you that this very Narendra Modi ji will give 33 per cent reservation to 'nari shakti' of India. This is our resolve, said Shah. The people of the country are watching all these things very closely, he said. Who is making the country safe? Who is making the country developed? Who brought innovation to the country? Who brought the new education policy? Who is making the country economically prosperous? The public of the country is seeing all these things, and all of this will be accounted for in the 2029 elections. Rahul ji, remember my words, said the Union minister. Shah said that in the coming days, the central government will make Chandigarh the number one administrative unit of the country. He also exuded confidence that an NDA government will be formed in the border state after the next assembly elections.
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Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Saturday, October 31, ordered a probe into the assault of a six-year-old girl with special needs by an eight-year-old boy inside a classroom at a government school in Panchkula. The police have registered a first information report (FIR) against the school administration for alleged negligence. The Haryana State Commission for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A six-year-old girl remains under treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh, after an eight-year-old boy allegedly attacked her inside a government school in Panchkula, Haryana. The incident took place on 28 October, but what happened after the assault has made the case even
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Director Professor Vivek Lal visited the six-year-old girl undergoing treatment there, following an alleged assault at a school in Panchkula on October 28. During his visit, Professor Lal interacted with the treating doctors and enquired about the child's health, medical condition and progress. He expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and assured the family that the institute would extend every possible assistance to ensure the child's recovery. Taking a special humanitarian initiative, the PGIMER Director ordered that the girl's entire medical treatment be provided free of cost, with all expenses to be borne by the institute. In addition to covering all medical expenses, PGIMER has also provided her with a private room to ensure comfort, privacy, and appropriate care during her hospital stay. Professor Lal said that the responsibility of PGIMER goes beyond providing medical treatment and includes standing alongside patients and their families during difficult times. He emphasised that the institute is committed to ensuring the best possible medical care and all necessary support for the young patient and her family. The six-year-old girl was brought to PGIMER with critical injuries after an alleged assault by an eight-year-old boy inside her classroom at a school in Panchkula on October 28. She was subsequently referred to the premier medical institute in Chandigarh for specialised treatment. At present, the child is being treated by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, who are closely monitoring her condition and providing all necessary medical attention. Following the Director's visit, the institute has assured the family of continued medical and institutional support throughout the child's treatment. According to officials, the Director will personally monitor the treatment and other care being given to the child.
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