3 turncoats, an outsider battle it out at NRI heartland of Jalandhar
CHANDIGARH: Former Punjab Congress chief Mohinder Singh Kaypee on Monday ditched the party and entered the Lok Sabha fray from Jalandhar on SAD ticket, taking the number of turncoats in the NRI heartland to three. BJP nominee Sushil Kumar Rinku (former AAP leader) and AAPs Pawan Kumar Tinu (ex-SAD leader) are the two other defectors. In addition to them, in the fray is an outsider - Congress candidate (former CM Charanjit Singh Channi who earlier contested from Chamkaur Sahib Assembly constituency and shifted to Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat. Kaypee, a devout follower of the Radha Soami Dera at Beas, had recently met SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. He had gone to Delhi a few days back to meet the Congress leadership staking claim on the party ticket from Hoshiarpur, where he had contested in 2014 but was defeated by BJPs Vijay Sampla. In 2022, he was an aspirant from the Adampur Assembly seat but had lost the claim at the last moment to Sukhwinder Kotli, who emerged victorious. Kaypee happens to be a relative of Charanjit Singh Channi (whose nephew is wedded to Kaypees daughter). Kaypee is the son of former minister Darshan Singh Kaypee who was killed by terrorists. Former chief parliamentary secretary and two-time MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu of Shiromani Akali Dal had recently joined AAP and was given the ticket by the ruling party. He was elected MLA from the Adampur in Jalandhar district in 2012 and 2017. During Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypolls last year AAP inducted Sushil Rinku from Congress and made him the party candidate and he won and became MP from Jalandhar. On March 14, AAP had named Rinku as its candidate from Jalandhar. However, Rinku quit the party on March 27 and joined the BJP which has also fielded him from the same constituency. Meanwhile, the Congress gave the Jalandhar Lok Sabha ticket to former chief ministerChanni, who lost both the Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur assembly seats he contested in the 2022 polls as Chamkaur was his traditional seat. Hailing from the Scheduled Castes community Channi went on to become Punjab CM in 2021 after the Congress replaced him with Amarinder Singh. He represented the Chamkaur Sahib Assembly constituency in 2007, 2012 and 2017.
SAD announces candidates for five seats in Punjab, one in Chandigarh
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced the names of candidates for five more Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab and one in Chandigarh on Monday. It's now official that President Sukhbir Singh Badal 's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the sitting MP from Bathinda, will be the party's candidate from the same constituency for the fourth consecutive time. With the new announcements, SAD has declared candidates for 12 constituencies in Punjab. Sukhbir mentioned that the announcement of the Khadoor Sahib candidate will be made soon. BJP, SAD rule out re-alliance for 2024 Lok Sabhapolls During Badal's visit to Jalandhar to induct former Congress MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee into the party on Monday, he announced that his wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal's candidacy from Bathinda. Nardev Singh Bobby Mann has been given the ticket from Ferozepur, represented by Sukhbir, as the President has declared that he won't contest the Lok Sabha elections this time. Other candidates announced include Ranjit Singh Dhillon for Ludhiana parliamentary constituency, former cabinet minister Sohan Singh Thandal for Hoshiarpur, Mohinder Singh Kaypee for Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, and Hardeep Singh Saini, former deputy mayor of Chandigarh, for Chandigarh.
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Punjab BJP chief Jakhar reaches out to Sampla who is apparently upset over denial of party ticket
Punjab BJP chief Jakhar reaches out to Sampla who is apparently upset over denial of party ticket Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday reached out to party leader Vijay Sampla, who is apparently upset after he was denied the party ticket from the Hoshiarpur (reserve) Lok Sabha constituency. Jakhar along with party leaders Harjit Singh Grewal and Vineet Joshi met Sampla at his residence in Hoshiarpur. Sampla, the former Union minister, was apparently expecting the party ticket from Hoshiarpur but the BJP fielded Anita Som Parkash, the wife of sitting MP and Union Minister Som Parkash, from the constituency. After meeting him, Jakhar said though Sampla wanted the party ticket, he kept aside his ''emotions'' while considering the party's discipline. Jakhar said he also listened to Sampla's supporters. ''Today, the issue is of the ideology and making Narendra Modi the prime minister for the third time,'' Jakhar, however, added. He further said it is the responsibility of the party to clear whatever ''doubts'' Sampla has, adding that he came here with the concurrence of the party high command. Another party leader Harjit Grewal said Sampla is a prominent Dalit leader. To a question whether Sampla was being ignored, Grewal said he was not ignored and the party will give him some responsibility. Asked whether Sampla will support the party candidate in the elections, Grewal said he will work for 'lotus' - the party's election symbol. After Sampla was denied the ticket, he had removed 'Modi Ka Parivaar' tagline from his social media profile. ''Ek raasta band hota hai to bhagwan aur kai raaste khol deta hai. Mere liye bhi bhagwan ne koi raasta zaroor nirdharit kiya hoga. (If one path closes, God opens many paths. God must have decided a path for me too),'' he had posted on X. Sampla, a Dalit leader, successfully contested from the Hoshiarpur seat in 2014. He had also been the minister of state for social justice and empowerment. In 2019, the BJP had fielded Som Parkash from the seat. Sampla headed the National Commission for Scheduled Castes from 2021 to 2023. Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on June 1.
BJP relying on 'divisive' tactics to seek votes, alleges Punjab CM Mann
BJP relying on 'divisive' tactics to seek votes, alleges Punjab CM Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the BJP government at the Centre, accusing it of relying on ''divisive tactics'' to seek votes and neglecting its duty of serving the people. At a public rally to canvass for AAP's Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat candidate Raj Kumar Chabbewal, the chief minister said despite being in power at the Centre for the past 10 years, the BJP was seeking votes based on religion and caste as they could not give an account of the work done. The BJP has ''failed'' to deliver meaningful progress and development for the nation. Rather than addressing the pressing needs of the populace, the BJP has resorted to exploiting religious and caste identities to garner electoral support, Mann alleged. This strategy is detrimental to the social fabric as it was exacerbating divisions and hindering genuine progress, he said. Mann accused the BJP dispensation of cronyism, claiming that it has sold off valuable government institutions to its ''favoured associates'', enriching a select few at the expense of public interest. This is a ''betrayal of the trust'' placed on elected representatives, he said. Accusing the Central government of ignoring Punjab's interests, Mann said the Union government withheld Rs 5,500 crore of the rural development fund. The Punjab chief minister claimed that he was fighting alone to secure these funds for the state's development. He asserted that his government's industry-friendly policies have attracted around Rs 70,000 crore in investments from industrialists. This would boost the state's economy and provide jobs to the unemployed youths, the Punjab chief minister said. Referring to the arrest of his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam case, Mann said the BJP can imprison the AAP supremo, but cannot suppress his ideas.
Chandigarh, Apr 20: Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday reached out to party leader Vijay Sampla, who is apparently upset after he was denied the party ticket from the Hoshiarpur (reserve) Lok Sabha constituency. Jakhar along with party leaders Harjit Singh Grewal and Vineet Joshi met Sampla at his residence in Hoshiarpur. Sampla, the [] The post Days after Vijay Sampla removes Modi Ka Parivaar tagline from his social media profile, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar meets him appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab: Two pages of Guru Granth Sahib found cut by sharp object in Hoshiarpur gurudwara
A case of alleged sacrilege involving the Sikh religious scripture Guru Granth Sahib has come to light during the Hukamnama at Gurdwara Shri Guru Ravidass in Pota village of Hoshiarpur district
Minister dropped but wife named in Punjab, Shivaji descendant in Maharashtra
NEW DELHI : The BJP dropped yet another Union minister from its 12th list of candidates for seven Lok Sabha seats, and instead fielded his wife from the Hoshiarpur constituency in Punjab. The party has also fielded a descendant of an erstwhile royal Maratha family of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who is currently a Rajya Sabha member, from the high-profile Satara seat. Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale received BJPs recognition on a seat from where Praful Patel of Ajit Pawar-led NCP, now a BJP ally in the ruling Maharashtra coalition government, was eager to contest. Bhosale won the Satara seat in 2019 as a candidate of the then-undivided NCP. A few months later, he resigned and joined the BJP. But in the bypolls that followed, Bhosale lost as a BJP candidate against NCPs Shrinivas Patil. Later, the BJP nominated him to the Rajya Sabha in April 2020. His term is due to end in 2026. The third notable BJP candidate on the list is Abhijit Das, who will lock horns with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees nephew Abhishek Banerjee, from Diamond Harbour that votes on June 1 in the final phase of the elections. Das is the former president of the partys South 24 Parganas district unit and is said to be very articulate. Das belongs to RSS and had unsuccessfully contested Lok Sabha elections in 2014. With his candidature, the party has announced all 42 candidates from West Bengal. In Punjab, the BJP dropped Union minister Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur, but fielded his wife Anita Som Parkash from the seat. The party believes Som Parkash holds subtantial influence in the constituency. The BJP had won the Hoshiarpur seat in 2014. In 2019, Som Parkash won the seat defeating Congress Raj Kumar Chabbewal. In the previous polls, the party was at loggerheads with its erstwhile ally SAD over the Hoshiarpur seat. The BJP has now fielded former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu from Bathinda that is currently represented by SADs Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Sidhu is the daughter-in-law of senior Akali leader Sikander Singh Maluka and joined the BJP recently with her husband Gurpreet Singh Maluka. A 2011-batch IAS officer, she would be pitted against Congress Jeet Mohinder Sidhu and AAPs Gurmeet Singh Khudian. Interestingly, SAD has not yet announced its candidate from Bathinda. The BJPs latest list came only three days ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The partys Central Election Committee also announced candidates in Uttar Pradesh. The party has so far fielded candidates for 430 seats out of the total 543 LS seats. In Uttar Pradesh, the party has fielded Vishwadeep Singh from Firozabad and Shashank Mani Tripathi from Deoria, dropping MPs from these seats. A party source said the anti-incumbency on these two seats was the prime factor behind dropping the MPs. Former IAS officer to fight from Bathinda The BJP has fielded former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu from Bathinda, currently represented by SADs Harsimrat Kaur Badal.Sidhu is the daughter-in-law of Akali leader Sikander Singh Maluka. She is pitted against Congress Jeet Mohinder Sidhu and AAPs Gurmeet Singh Khudian.
BJP Releases Second List of Candidates for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls
Amritsar: T he BJP unveiled its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Punjab on Tuesday. Among the notable changes, Union Minister Som Parkash has been replaced by his wife as the party's candidate for the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat. Anita Som Parkash will now represent the party in the Hoshiarpur reserve parliamentary constituency, expressing gratitude to the party leadership for the opportunity. Hoshiarpur, previously won by the BJP in both the 2014 and 2019 polls, sees Anita Som Parkash taking over from her husband. The constituency was one of the three seats contested by the BJP in alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal previously, but the BJP is now contesting independently. Anita will be facing AAP nominee Raj Kumar Chabbewal in the upcoming elections, with the Congress and SAD yet to announce their candidates for Hoshiarpur. Additionally, former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu has been nominated by the BJP for the Bathinda parliamentary seat, currently held by SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Sidhu, daughter-in-law of senior Akali leader Sinkander Singh Maluka, recently joined the BJP along with her husband Gurpreet Singh Maluka. She resigned from her position as a 2011-batch IAS officer before joining the party. Sidhu's opponents include Congress candidate Jeet Mohinder Sidhu and AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khudian, with the SAD yet to name its candidate for Bathinda. Moreover, former MLA from Baba Bakala seat Manjit Singh Manna Mianwind has been nominated by the BJP for the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat, currently held by Congress MP Jasbir Singh. Laljit Singh Bhullar is the AAP candidate for this seat. With these latest announcements, the BJP has finalized candidates for nine out of the total 13 seats in Punjab. The party had previously announced candidates for Ludhiana, Amritsar, Faridkot, Patiala, Gurdaspur, and Jalandhar. Polling for all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab is scheduled for the final phase on June 1. Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Court Permission for Video Consultation with Doctor Tragic Incident Unfolds: Mother and Infant Daughter Engulfed in Flames Two Arrested in Connection with Shooting Outside Salman Khan's Residence
LS polls: BJP announces 3 more candidates in Punjab; fields Parampal Kaur from Bathinda
BJP replaced Som Parkash with Anita in Hoshiarpur, facing Raj Kumar Chabbewal. Parampal Kaur Sidhu contests Bathinda. Polls for 13 Punjab Lok Sabha seats are on June 1; BJP named 9 candidates so far.
New Delhi, Apr 16: The BJP on Tuesday named seven more candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji, from Satara in Maharashtra. The ruling party dropped Union minister Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur in Punjab but decided to field his wife Anita Som Parkash to keep the [] The post BJP announces 4 candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab; fields ex-IAS officer Parampal Kaur from Bathinda appeared first on Northlines .
LS polls: BJP releases list of three more candidates to contest from Punjab
CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the list of three more candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab as the saffron party has given two women tickets. Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Maluka has been fielded from Bathinda and Anita Som Parkash, wife of Union Minister Som Parkash, will contest from Hoshiarpur. Thus three ladies have been given tickets by the saffron party till date. The saffron party announced the name of Manjit Manna from Khadoor Sahib. He is former Baba Bakala MLA. The ruling party dropped Union Minister of state for Commerce and Industries Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur citing his age but decided to field his wife Anita Som Parkash to keep the influential local leaders support intact. The 70-year old Anita, for past decades, ran a community kitchen in Phagwara for the needy and is considered the brain behind Parkashs political career. Hoshiarpur, a reserved seat is regarded as a saffron party stronghold. The BJP has won this seat for the past two terms. It has fielded former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu from Bathinda. She is the daughter-in-law of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Ex-minister Sikander Singh Maluka. Kaur is likely to face former Union minister and three-time sitting MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Harsimrat is the wife of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. Kaur a philosophy and zoology postgraduate was posted as Managing Director of the Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation and Additional Director, PUNGRAIN. She had sought voluntary retirement from service. LS polls: AAP announces final list of candidates to contest from Punjab In the early 1990s, she became the first woman block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) in the state. She was promoted as district development and panchayat officer when her father-in-law SS Maluka was the Rural Development and Panchayats Minister of Punjab and then her case was sent to the UPSC for direct induction to the IAS through the nomination route joining as non-state civil services IAS officer on January 15, 2016. Her superannuation was due in October this year. On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its inaugural list of six candidates, including three turncoats for the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab. While Ravneet Singh Bittu was given a ticket from Ludhiana, Sushil Kumar Rinku a former AAP MP who joined BJP was fielded from Jalandhar. Rinku had won the Lok Sabha bypolls from the same seat last year. Preneet Kaur, Congress MP and wife of former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh, was fielded from Patiala as she switched allegiance to BJP earlier in March. Hans Raj Hans, a renowned Sufi singer-turned-politician, and Taranjeet Singh Sandhu, a retired Indian diplomat will contest from Faridkot and Amritsar, respectively. So far, the saffron party has announced nine candidates in Punjab. BJP will contest LS polls on its own in Punjab: State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar
LS polls: AAP announces final list of candidates to contest from Punjab
CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party today announced four more candidates in Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections as the party gave three sitting party MLAs tickets. With the release of the latest list, AAP has become the first political outfit in the state to declare all 13 candidates for the upcoming general elections. Previously, the party has fielded five cabinet ministers, four turncoats from other parties and one Punjabi singer. In the latest announcement, AAP has released the name of four candidates-- former shiromani akali dal MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu from the Jalandhar Reserve constituency, Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar from Ferozepur, Amansher Singh Kalsi from Gurdaspur and Ashok Parashar Pappi from Ludhiana parliamentary seat. While Brar represents the Muktsar assembly seat, Kalsi is a legislator from Batala seat while Pappi is an MLA from the Ludhiana Central assembly constituency. The announcement was made by party's national general secretary Sandeep Pathak in a post on X. With this announcement, the AAP has declared candidates for all 13 parliamentary seats in Punjab. The AAP, which is a constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc, is contesting the parliamentary polls in Punjab on its own. Announcement! The Aam Aadmi Party proudly presents its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Punjab: pic.twitter.com/zPxvgKw2RL AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 16, 2024 LS Polls: AAP releases first list of 8 candidates for Punjab, fields 5 Cabinet ministers Besides Tinu, the other three turncoats are Gurpreet Singh GP, a former MLA of Congress who left the grnad old party and joined AAP and was given lok sabha ticket from Fatehgarh Sahib (reserved) seat and Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal congress MLA and Deputy leader of opposition in the assembly who resigned from the Congress and the Vidhan Sabha and joined the AAP and was given ticket by AAP from Hoshiarpur (Reserved) seat. The polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held in the last phase on June 1. AAP will not enter alliance with Congress in Punjab for Lok Sabha polls, says CM Mann
LS polls 2024: BJP replaces Union minister Som Parkash with his wife in Hoshiarpur
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday named seven more candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji, from Satara in Maharashtra. The ruling party dropped Union minister Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur in Punjab but decided to field his wife Anita Som Parkash to keep the influential local leader's support intact. It has fielded former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu, who comes from an influential political family long associated with the Akali Dal, from Bathinda. In Uttar Pradesh, the party has fielded Vishwadeep Singh from Firozabad and Shashank Mani Tripathi from Deoria, dropping its sitting MPs from the two seats. It has named Abhijit Das from Diamond Harbour in West Bengal. With the new list, the party has named its candidates for around 430 seats for the polls to 543 seats starting from April 19. The party also released its second list of 21 candidates for the Odisha assembly polls, fielding former minister Dilip Ray from Rourkela. So far, the BJP has named 133 candidates for the sate polls.
Lok Sabha Polls | BJP Replaces Union Minister Som Parkash With His Wife In Hoshiarpur
New Delhi, Apr 16: The BJP on Tuesday named seven more candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji, from Satara in Maharashtra. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ruling party dropped Union minister Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur in Punjab but decided to field his wife Anita Som Parkash to keep the influential local leaders support intact. It has fielded former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu, who comes from an [] The post Lok Sabha Polls | BJP Replaces Union Minister Som Parkash With His Wife In Hoshiarpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BSP announces party's Punjab functionary Makhan Singh as LS candidate from Sangrur
BSP announces party's Punjab functionary Makhan Singh as LS candidate from Sangrur The Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday announced Makhan Singh as candidate from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat. The information in this regard was shared by the BSP in-charge for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, Randhir Singh Beniwal. Punjab BSP chief Jasvir Singh Garhi said Makhan Singh has a longstanding association with the party. Presently, he is serving as the general secretary of the BSP's state unit. Makhan Singh had retired as the deputy director of the state health department. Sangrur Lok Sabha seat is currently represented by Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Simranjit Singh Mann. The AAP has fielded Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from the Sangrur seat. Beniwal said the candidates on the remaining seats will be announced soon. Earlier, the Mayawati-led outfit announced its candidate from Hoshiarpur and Ferozepur seats. The BSP has already announced to go solo in the parliamentary polls. Polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on June 1.
Know about this poet who said bitter things against his own country
Habib Jalib, one of Pakistan's most celebrated poets, is often revered for his revolutionary spirit, piercing social critique, and unwavering commitment to justice. Born as Habib Ahmad on March 24, 1928, in a village near Hoshiarpur, Punjab (now in India), Jalib's journey from a humble background to becoming the voice of the oppressed masses is nothing short of inspirational. Jalib's poetic journey began in his youth, where he was deeply influenced by the struggles of the common people and the injustices prevailing in society. His poetry, characterized by its simplicity, depth, and fierce critique of tyranny, resonated deeply with the masses, making him a beacon of hope and resistance. One of Jalib's most defining features was his fearlessness. He fearlessly spoke truth to power, challenging the status quo and confronting oppression head-on. His poetry was not merely a means of artistic expression but a powerful tool for social change. He fearlessly criticized the ruling elite, exposing their hypocrisy, corruption, and exploitation of the masses. Throughout his life, Jalib remained a staunch advocate for the downtrodden, lending his voice to various social and political movements. He actively participated in protests, rallies, and demonstrations, using his poetry to galvanize support and mobilize the masses against injustice. Jalib's poetry was deeply rooted in the struggles of the working class, peasants, and marginalized communities. He highlighted their plight, giving voice to their pain, suffering, and aspirations. His verses resonated with the common people, offering them solace, inspiration, and a sense of empowerment. Despite facing persecution and censorship from the authorities, Jalib remained undeterred in his commitment to speaking truth to power. He spent several years of his life behind bars for his outspoken views and activism. However, even in the face of adversity, he continued to write and speak out against oppression, tyranny, and injustice. Jalib's poetry encompassed a wide range of themes, including love, revolution, freedom, and human dignity. His verses were infused with passion, emotion, and a deep sense of empathy for the suffering of others. He had a unique ability to capture the essence of the human experience and convey it in simple yet profound language. One of Jalib's most famous works is his poem Dastoor (The System), which remains as relevant today as it was when it was first written. In this poem, Jalib passionately critiques the oppressive nature of the societal system and calls for a revolution to overthrow it. His words continue to inspire generations of activists and revolutionaries fighting against injustice and inequality. Jalib's legacy extends far beyond his poetry. He was not just a poet but a symbol of resistance, courage, and integrity. His life and work continue to inspire people around the world to stand up for what is right and fight against oppression in all its forms. Habib Jalib was more than just a poet; he was a revolutionary force for change. His poetry transcended mere words, serving as a powerful catalyst for social and political transformation. His unwavering commitment to justice, coupled with his fearless defiance of tyranny, makes him a towering figure in the history of literature and activism. Even today, his message resonates as strongly as ever, reminding us of the enduring power of poetry to challenge injustice and inspire hope. 1. Dastoor This poem criticizes the socio-political system and advocates for change. One of its famous lines is: Main naheen maanta, main naheen jaanta, Jo sach hai, woh sach hai, magar main kehta hoon jo sach hai. (Translation: I do not accept, I do not acknowledge, What is true, is true, but I say what is true.) 2. Musheer In this poem, Jalib addresses the hypocrisy of politicians and their empty promises. A notable line from this poem is: Unka jo kaam hai, wohi sahi, Hum karen toh raasleela hai. (Translation: Whatever they do is right, When we do it, it's mischief.) 3. Zulmat Ko Zia This poem is a critique of oppressive regimes and advocates for freedom and justice. A famous couplet from this poem is: Yeh dagh dagh ujala, yeh shab gazida sahar, Woh intizar tha jiska, yeh woh sahar toh nahi. (Translation: This tainted dawn, this night-bitten morning, This is not the morning we awaited.) 4. Harf-e-Sar-e-Zindagi This poem reflects on the struggles of life and the resilience of the human spirit. A memorable verse from this poem is: Har aik baat pe kehtay ho tum ke tu kya hai, Tum hee kaho ke yeh andaaz-e-guftagu kya hai. (Translation: Every time you ask me what I am, Tell me, what is this way of conversation?) Julia Garner Takes on Silver Surfer Role in Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Enjoy the power of immersive entertainment with Airtel Xstream Fiber Taylor Swift and SZA Shine at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The whole of Punjab is against BJP: AAP leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal
The whole of Punjab is against BJP: AAP leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Punjab Minister and AAP leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said the whole of Punjab is against the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Lok Sabha election in Punjab will be held in a single phase on June 1, 2024. Voting in Punjab will be held for 13 Lok Sabha seats. CM Bhagwant Mann today held a meeting with Amritsar MLAs to review preparations for Lok Sabha elections. The CM has given us certain guidelines for election campaigning. It was discussed how to increase the party's lead in the Amritsar seat in the elections. As the CM said, AAP will win all 13 seats including the Amritsar seat. The former envoy to the US, Sandhu ji has come to fight elections from Amritsar. He must have come here last during his young days. No votes will be cast in his favour. The whole of Punjab is against BJP. said AAP leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. Earlier on April 2, the Aam Aadmi Party announced another list of two candidates for Punjab for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A two-time MLA from Chabbewal assembly constituency, Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal has been fielded from Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. Raj Kumar Chabbewal recently quit the Punjab Congress to join the Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party before the Lok Sabha elections. In its welcome message the AAP Punjab unit posted on X, The family of AAP Punjab strengthened, current MLA from Chabewal constituency of Hoshiarpur District Rajkumar Chabewal ji joined the Aam Aadmi Party after being influenced by the pro-people policies of the party. We welcome Raj Chabbewal to the party. The Aam Aadmi Party has also fielded Malvinder Singh Kang from Anandpur Sahib, who quit the BJP in 2020 while protesting against farm laws, and later joined Bhagwant Mann's government. On March 14, The Aam Aadmi party announced its first list of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha elections from Punjab.The list included five cabinet ministers-- Gurmeet Singh Khudian from Bathinda, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Amritsar, Laljit Singh Bhullar from Khandur Sahib, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Sangrur and Dr Balbir Singh from Patiala.Former MLA Gurpreet Singh has been given the ticket from Fatehgarh Sahib and the name of Karamjeet Anmol has been announced to contest from Faridkot. There are 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab with four seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Congress-led UPA alliance clinched 8 seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) managed to secure four. The AAP, which was contesting for the first time in the state won one seat. (ANI)
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LS polls: Punjab police, BSF strategise to counter drug supply from across Indo-Pak border
LS polls: Punjab police, BSF strategise to counter drug supply from across Indo-Pak border In view of the coming Lok Sabha polls, Special Director General of Police Arpit Shukla on Thursday chalked out a strategy with the Border Security Force (BSF) to further strengthen the second line of defence and break the supply chain of drugs from across the border. He held a joint coordination meeting with BSF Inspector General (Punjab Frontier) Atul Fulzele and senior officers of CRPF, ITBP, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other central agencies to review security arrangements in the state's border areas and discuss matters pertaining to the parliamentary elections 2024, according to a statement. Giving a call for greater synergy and teamwork between the BSF and Punjab Police, Shukla exhorted both forces to work as one team to ensure free and fair elections in the state. He said being positioned at the first line of defence, the BSF needs to be more alert to prevent smuggling and infiltration bids by militants, terrorists or smugglers, the statement said. He also ordered to increase the number of police personnel deployed on night patrolling along the International border, it added. The Special DGP advised the BSF to use drone detection technology to counter the suspicious drone operations at Punjab borders, which have over time emerged as the modus operandi to smuggle drugs from across the Indo-Pak border, according to the statement. He also directed all the district police chiefs of border districts to conduct regular meetings with village level defence committee (VLDC) members and sensitise field staff to keep a strict vigil on the movement of drones. There were 325 drone sightings across the border in 2023, of which 118 drones were successfully recovered. Similarly, 26 drones have been recovered in 2024 so far, the statement said. Sharing details on security arrangements for the coming Lok Sabha elections, Shukla said security has been beefed up across the state and Punjab Police has mobilised 75 per cent of district police and 50 per cent force from other units for deployment during elections. He said police have already laid well-coordinated strong inter-state checkpoints at the points of 10 border districts in the state to stop the menace of liquor and drug smuggling. The 10 inter-state border districts include Pathankot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Fazilka, Ropar, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Hoshiarpur and Bathinda. He said 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in vulnerable districts of the state to instil confidence among the general public as well as to dominate sensitive and hyper-sensitive areas in the state.
AAP names two more candidates from Punjab
Party names former Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal from Hoshiarpur and Malvinder Kang from Anandpur Sahib
Will take forward principles of AAP: Party LS poll candidate from Anandpur Sahib Malvinder Singh Kang After getting a ticket from the Anandpur Sahib constituency for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Aam Aadmi Party leader Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday said that he aims to take forward the principles of party which are centered on serving the public. BJP turncoat Malvinder Singh Kang was inducted into the Aam Aadmi Party in July 2021. He quit the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2020 in a disagreement over the farm laws with the ruling party. While speaking to ANI, Kang said, They trusted a simple worker of the party like me. By giving me the Lok Sabha seat, Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have increased the respect of party workers. We aim to uphold the core principles of the Aam Aadmi Party, centered on serving the public good. Our focus is on promoting transparent and ethical politics of the Aam Aadmi Party. We will go door-to door in Anandpur Sahib to appeal for votes. The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday announced another list of two candidates for Punjab for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A two-time MLA from Chabbewal assembly constituency, Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal has been fielded from Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency and Malvinder Singh Kang has been fielded from Anandpur Sahib . On March 14, The Aam Aadmi party announced its first list of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha elections from Punjab. The list included five cabinet ministers- Gurmeet Singh Khudian from Bathinda, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Amritsar, Laljit Singh Bhullar from Khandur Sahib, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Sangrur and Dr Balbir Singh from Patiala. Former MLA Gurpreet Singh has been given the ticket from Fatehgarh Sahib and the name of Karamjeet Anmol has been announced to contest from Faridkot. There are 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab with four seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Congress-led UPA alliance clinched 8 seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) managed to secure four. The AAP, which was contesting for the first time in the state won one seat. (ANI)
Lok Sabha polls 2024: 4-cornered Punjab puzzle
CHANDIGARH: For the first time in its political journey, Punjab is set to witness a four-cornered contest in the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab due June 1 in the seventh and final phase of the polls. The battle scene became clear after the alliance talks between the BJP and its former ally the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) broke down. The four key aspirants in the fray are: the ruling AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD, besides other smaller parties. The BJP last contested the general election independently in 1996 in the state. With AAP facing anti-incumbency and the Congress in disarray, the SAD-BJP alliance could have been a potent force. The BJP and SAD contested 6 and five assembly polls together since 1996. In the 2019 and 2014 parliamentary polls, out of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state, the BJP contested in alliance with SAD and won Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur seats as it contested a total of three seats, including Amritsar. While in the last lok sabha polls SAD won only two seats, Bathinda and Ferozepur. In 2019, the Congress won eight seats (Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Faridkot, Anandpur Sahib, Fategarh Sahib and Khadoor Sahib) and AAP won only one, Sangrur. Talking with this newspaper, political analyst Kuldeep Singh said the LS polls in the state will be path-breaking in many ways. The results will hold mirror to the four principal players: SAD will be able to see how much ground it has recovered with the return of Akali faction leaders. The BJP can measure the rural turf in Punjab with so many leaders joining the party. Third, AAP will be able to see how much ground it continues to retain in the face of the anti-incumbency. And fourth, the Congress can gauge how much the perceived failure of governance of AAP has translated into votes for the party, Singh said. In the 2022 assembly polls, SAD and BJP fought separately and suffered huge losses. The BJP won two and SAD three seats in the 117-member assembly. In a landslide, AAP won 92 seats while the Congress managed to get only 18 seats. One of the reasons why SAD refused to shake hands with BJP again was the farmers agitation. Besides, the party wanted a resolution of Bandi Singhs (jailed Sikhs) as part of the pre-poll deal. Another reason was the latest farmers protest as the BJP government in neighbouring Haryana did not allow the farmers to move forward up to Delhi. This sharpened the anti-BJP sentiment among the rural Sikh population, the main vote bank of SAD. On the other hand, the BJP leadership is of the view that the Ram temple consecration and the PMs development pitch will generate greater support for the party this time. It is also relying on the massive outreach undertaken by the Prime Minister to the Sikhs, including opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, the announcements for celebrations of the birth anniversaries of the Sikh Gurus and the Veer Bal Diwas, commemorating the martyrdom of the sons of 10th Guru Gobind Singh. Punjab has over 38% Hindu population, which the saffron party wants to consolidate. Besides, many Sikh leaders, including former CM Capt Amarinder Singh, Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi and Fateh Jung Singh Bajwa have joined the saffron party. Recently three sitting MPs -- Preneet Kaur (from Patiala), Ravneet Singh Bittu (from Ludhiana) and the lone AAP MP from Jalandhar Sushil Kumar Rinku have joined the saffron camp. Sometime back, former ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu was inducted into the BJP and he is likely to be given the ticket from native Amritsar. He is the grandson of Sikh leader Teja Singh Samundri, who played a big role in the gurdwara movement. Interestingly, the vote share of BJP was 6.6% in the last assembly polls as it contested 73 seats on its own.
Double jolt to AAP: Jalandhar MP Sushil Kumar Rinku and MLA Sheetal Angural join BJP
According to sources, BJP may field Sheetal Angural from Jalandhar and Sushil Rinku from Hoshiarpur.
LS polls: Ludhiana MP Ravneet Bittu third Punjab Cong leader to switch sides in 3 weeks
Chandigarh, Mar 26 (PTI) Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday became the third Congress leader in Punjab after two former MLAs -- Gurpreet Singh GP and Raj Kumar Chabbewal -- to switch sides in less than three weeks. Three-time MP Bittu Tuesday joined the BJP in Delhi and said people have made up their mind to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power again. Bittu is the grandson of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a terror attack in 1995. Ahead of parliamentary elections, former Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana Gurpreet GP joined the Aam Aadmi Party on March 9 and was later declared as party candidate for the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha seat. The second leader who quit the Congress was Raj Kumar Chabbewal who also joined the AAP, the ruling party in Punjab, on March 15. He was the legislator from Chabbewal assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur district and was also the Congress' deputy leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly. Reacting to Bittu's move of leaving the Congress and joining the BJP, Punjab Congress leaders said people will not forgive Bittu for gaddari (betrayal). Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said he spoke to Bittu on Monday night and he did not talk about any problem with the party. Bittu was connected with the party leadership and he could talk to Rahul (Gandhi) ji anytime, said Warring. Asked whether he was not going to be given the ticket for the Lok Sabha polls, Warring said there was no such thing. Remember...whosoever is leaving the party be it Chabbewal, Gurpreet GP and now Bittu, people will not forgive them, he said. Bittu is my brother. He should not have left the party this way, said Warring. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa said Bittu was given the ticket twice from Ludhiana. I want to tell Bittu that he himself cut his neck with this step. He will now contest from the BJP. People of Punjab will not forgive him for committing 'gaddari', Bajwa told reporters. Till yesterday, you (Bittu) were holding rallies for the Congress. You are the grandson of late Beant Singh. At least you should have informed (the party) that you are leaving, said Bajwa. Replying to a question, Bajwa said Bittu would be losing by two lakh votes. He said a new Congress candidate will defeat him in the elections. Bajwa took a swipe at the BJP, saying the saffron party does not have its own candidates for fighting the elections. Bittu has been the MP twice from Ludhiana and once from Anandpur Sahib. Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held on June 1, the last phase of the seven-phase elections. PTI CHS VSD KVK KVK Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team
Punjab: Drug smuggler attacks police during raid, killed in retaliatory firing
Hoshiarpur, Mar 26 (PTI) An alleged drug smuggler was killed in a retaliatory firing during a police raid at his house here on Tuesday, police said. Two police officials were also injured during the incident, they said. Based on a tip-off, a police team reached the residence of Sucha Singh (50), a wanted drug smuggler, Hoshiarpur Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Sarbjit Singh Bahia said. When the police team entered his house, Sucha attacked them with a 'fawada' (hoe) and another sharp-edged tool, he said. Sucha got injured in retaliatory firing by the police and was rushed to a hospital but died on the way, SP Bahia said. Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Satnam Singh and Head Constable Gurwinder Singh, who were injured in the attack, were rushed to Civil Hospital in Dasuya for treatment. The body has been shifted to the Civil Hospital, Bahia said, adding that a forensics team has been called to examine the crime spot. PTI COR SUN BHJ NB
Woman's body found in forest in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
Woman's body found in forest in Punjab's Hoshiarpur The body of an unidentified woman, aged around 35 years, was found in the forest area near Jugial village of this district, police on Sunday said. According to police, the body bore several injury marks, particularly on the head. A murder case has been registered and the woman's body has been sent for post-mortem, police said, adding further investigation is underway.
In a 1st, SAD to toe 1 family, 1 ticket line, BJP talks on
CHANDIGARH: For the first time the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will follow one family, one ticket rule while picking candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, party leaders said. Only one person from the Badal family will contest polls. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, sitting MP from Bathinda, is likely to contest. Her husband Sukhbir Singh Badal, the party president and also MP from Ferozepur, is not likely to contest, a party leader said. Meanwhile Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP is in negotiations with its former partner SAD for an alliance in Punjab. Speaking at a conclave hosted by a private news channel on Wednesday, Shah said, Negotiations with Akali Dal are going on. During the negotiations, sometimes they come with an offer and sometimes we give them the offer. We want all old NDA allies to join us. However at the same time, the interest of party workers is to be ensured by getting adequate share in seats. Things will be clear in two to three days. Sources in SAD said the bone of contention between the two parties has been the issue of release of Sikh political prisoners (Bandi Singhs) and farmers demands. SAD wants assurance from the BJP on these issues. The core committee meeting of the party will be held on Friday where a decision is expected as many of the party leaders are in favour of the alliance but want commitment from the saffron party on these issues, a party leader said. Sukhbir is expected to be in Delhi on March 23 after taking a four-day break from the ongoing Punjab Bachao Yatra, party leaders said. Sources in both the parties said negotiations have reached final stages and seat-sharing agreement is being worked out. BJP wants six seats (Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib and Gurdaspur) but SAD wants to give them five seats out of the 13 in Punjab, the sources said.
Police gun down gangster who shot dead Punjab cop during raid
A day after gangster Rana Mansurpur fatally shot constable Amritpal Singh during a hideout raid, he was killed in an encounter near Bhangala village on the Mukerian-Pathankot national highway in Punjab's Hoshiarpur. Tracking him through CCTV footage, the police located Mansurpur heading towards Bhangala after hitching a ride on a motorcycle.
Three arrested in Himachal, heroin seized
Three arrested in Himachal, heroin seized Police arrested three men with 10.67 grams of heroin during a surprise check in this Himachal Pradesh district, officials said on Monday. The arrested accused are Rajneesh Kumar from Hoshiarpur in Punjab, and Sunil Kumar and Vishal from Hamirpur. A case has been registered under provisions of the NDPS Act, the police said.
Cop killed during raid on gangster
Hoshiarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Surendra Lamba said a CIA team was in the village to raid the residence of gangster Sukhwinder Singh. As the team was entering the house, the suspect opened fire and Constable Singh was struck in the chest, Lamba said.
The victim of this tragic encounter was identified as Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) police Constable Amritpal Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty.
Gangster opens fire at raiding Punjab Police team, cop killed
Chandigarh, March 17 (IANS) A constable, Amritpal Singh, was shot dead by a gangster on Sunday when the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team was raiding his house in Punjabs Hoshiarpur district. Acting on a tip-off, the CIA team of the Punjab Police raided the house in Mukerians Mansoorpur village where the gangster stored a huge []
Police party conducting raid attacked in Punjab, constable killed
Police party conducting raid attacked in Punjab, constable killed A constable was shot dead on Sunday when a police team came under attack while conducting a raid in a village here to nab a man suspected of harbouring illegal weapons. The incident occurred in Mansoorpur village, about 66 kilometres from here, and the deceased was identified as Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Constable Amritpal Singh. Hoshiarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Surendra Lamba a CIA team was in the village to raid the residence of Sukhwinder Singh. As the team was entering the house, the suspect opened fire and Constable Amritpal Singh was struck in the chest, Lamba said. The other team members escaped unharmed but Sukhwinder Singh managed to flee the scene, he said. Amritpal Singh was initially admitted to the Civil Hospital in Mukerian but given the severity of his injuries, he was referred to a private hospital, where he died, the SSP said. Efforts are underway to nab Sukhwinder Singh and police are conducting raids on locations suspected to be his hideouts, Lamba added.
Lok Sabha polls: Politically influential Malwa belt holds key in Punjab
CHANDIGHAR: The Malwa belt in Punjab is always considered the biggest and politically influential region particularly during assembly elections, where if a party secures maximum assembly seats in this belt, it can easily form the government in the state. Punjab can broadly be divided into three regions Malwa, Majha and Doaba. Beyond the Sutlej river, it is called the Malwa region, the Doaba region falls between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, while Majha falls between the Ravi and the Beas rivers. As far as the parliamentary polls are concerned, eight seats Ludhiana, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Faridkot (SC), Fatehgarh Sahib (SC), Patiala, Anandpur Sahib and Sangrur fall in the Malwa region. Two seats Hoshairpur (SC) and Jalandhar (SC) - are in the Doaba region. The Majha region broadly comprises three parliamentary seats Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Khadoor Sahib. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress won eight parliamentary seats in Punjab, bucking the pro-Modi trend seen across northern and central India in that general election. It won Ludhiana, Anandpur Sahib, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot from the Malwa region, and Amritsar and Khadoor Sahib in the Majha region. It also won Jalandhar which is in the Doaba region. However, in the 2023 by-election, AAP wrested the Jalandhar seat from the Congress. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won from Bathinda and Ferozepur, which are in the Malwa region. AAP managed to win the Sangrur seat, which is also in the Malwa belt. The BJP won the Hoshiarpur (Doaba) and Gurdaspur (Majha) seats. However, in the 2022 by-elections, SAD (Amritsar) won the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat while AAP won the Jalandhar seat in 2023 by-election. The Malwa region has 69 assembly seats out of total 117 in the state. This region's sway over Punjab politics can be gauged from the fact that many leaders like Parkash Singh Badal, Amarinder Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Beant Singh, Bhagwant Mann who became chief ministers of the state hailed from this belt. The Malwa belt was the epicentre of the farmers' agitation in 2020-21 against the now-repealed Centre's three farm laws. In the 2022 assembly polls, AAP swept the Malwa belt by winning 66 out of 69 seats in this region. The Majha region is also significant as far as politics is concerned. It is called the Panthic' belt. This belt is home to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Doaba belt has a sizeable population of the scheduled caste (SC) community. The SC community constitutes around 32 per cent of Punjab's population which is the highest in the country. Maximum non-resident Indians (NRIs) in Punjab also come from this region.
Congress Dalit MLA Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal joins AAP, likely to get Hoshiarpur ticket
Chandigarh: Days after Congress MLA Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal carried a chain and lock to the Punjab Assembly, targeting the state government over poor handling of law and order, the Deputy Leader of Opposition joined the AAP at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence here on Friday. Chabbewal stepped down both from the Congress and state [] The post Congress Dalit MLA Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal joins AAP, likely to get Hoshiarpur ticket appeared first on Northlines .
Senior Punjab Congress leader Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, likely to join AAP
CHANDIGARH: In a setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, senior party MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Friday quit the party and is likely to join the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The 54-year-old Chabbewal, who is a legislator from Chabbewal assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur district, posted on X, Resigned today from INC and Legislative Assembly Punjab. I tender my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress with immediate effect, wrote Chabbewal in his letter to the Congress president, which he also posted on X. However, he did not mention any reason for quitting the party. In another letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker, which he also posted on X, Chabbewal, the Deputy Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, wrote, I hereby submit my resignation from membership of legislative assembly, Punjab, with immediate effect. Sources said he is likely to join the AAP, which may field him from the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat. Chabbewal was re-elected from Chabbewal in the 2022 State Assembly elections. The prominent Dalit leader, who comes from Punjab's Doaba region, had also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Hoshiarpur on a Congress ticket but had lost to the BJP's Som Prakash. Gurpreet Singh GP, a former Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana, had recently joined the AAP.
Senior Punjab Cong leader Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP
Senior Punjab Cong leader Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP In a setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, senior party leader from Punjab and MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Friday quit the party and joined the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The 54-year-old Chabbewal said he has quit as a legislator from Chabbewal assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur district.The prominent Dalit leader was the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly. He joined the AAP here and was welcomed into the party fold by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Chabbewal is the second Congress leader from Punjab to join the AAP within a week. Gurpreet Singh GP, a former Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana, had recently joined the AAP. In a post in Punjabi on X, the AAP state unit said the party has been further strengthened with the joining of Chabbewal. Impressed by the pro-people policies of Bhagwant Mann, Chabbewal, who is an MLA, has joined AAP. Many many congratulations to him from the party, the AAP posted along with photos of Chabbewal being welcomed by the CM. Sources said the AAP may field Chabbewal from the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat. Earlier, Chabbewal had posted on X, ''Resigned today from INC and Legislative Assembly Punjab.'' ''I tender my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress with immediate effect,'' wrote Chabbewal in his letter to the Congress president, which he also posted on X. However, he did not mention any reason for quitting the party. In another letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker, which he also posted on X, Chabbewal, wrote, ''I hereby submit my resignation from membership of legislative assembly, Punjab, with immediate effect''. The MLA was re-elected from Chabbewal in the 2022 State Assembly elections. Hailing from Punjab's Doaba region, Chabbewal had also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Hoshiarpur on a Congress ticket but had lost to the BJP's Som Prakash.
Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal likely to join AAP, may be fielded from Hoshiarpur
Chandigarh, Mar15: Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal is likely to join the AAP. He is likely to be fielded from Hoshiarpur parliamentary seat. He had contested the parliamentary elections from Hoshiarpur on a Congress ticket in 2019 but had lost to the BJPs Som Prakash. He is likely to join at Chandigarh. It is a [] The post Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal likely to join AAP, may be fielded from Hoshiarpur appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab: 2 groups of inmates clash in Gurdaspur central jail
Punjab: 2 groups of inmates clash in Gurdaspur central jail Two groups of inmates clashed in the central jail in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Thursday, prompting the district authorities to deploy heavy police force to control the situation, said officials. Though it is yet unclear what led to the clash, the prisoners indulged in vandalism in the jail and also pelted stones at the police personnel, they said. The Gurdaspur police requisitioned the services of policemen from neighbouring areas like Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Batala to bring the situation under control, said officials. A few police personnel, including station house officer of Dhariwal police station Mandeep Singh Salgotra, were injured after they tried to stop the clash. They were admitted to a local hospital, officials said.
Train traffic hit in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks
In Punjab, farmers sat on railway tracks at many locations in 22 districts, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Firozpur, Fazilka, Sangrur, Mansa, Moga and Bathinda. Because of the disruption of train services, passengers experienced inconvenience.
'Rail roko' protest: Farmers squat on rail tracks in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks at many places in Punjab as part of a 'rail roko' protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP). Farmers raised slogans against the Centre for not accepting their demands. Because of the disruption of train services, passengers will experience inconvenience. The protest will be held from 12 noon till 4 pm. In Punjab, farmers had announced that they would sit on railway tracks at 52 locations in 22 districts, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Firozpur, Fazilka, Sangrur, Mansa, Moga and Bathinda. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher asked people to join the protest in large numbers. Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), BKU (Dakaunda-Dhaner) and Krantikari Kisan Union, farmer bodies which are part of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, are also participating in the 'rail roko' agitation. Farmers protests: Tractor march in Haryana; dharnas outside residences of three Punjab BJP leaders The SKM, which had spearheaded the farmers' 2020-21 agitation, is not part of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest but has extended its support to the ongoing farmers' agitation at Shambhu and Khanauri points on the Punjab-Haryana border. The SKM (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mukti Morcha are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' march to press the government to accept their demands. Besides a legal guarantee of MSP, the farmers are demanding the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21. The protesting farmers from Punjab have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, when security forces stopped them from marching towards Delhi. The farmer leaders have rejected the Centre's proposal for procurement of pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' favour. Our voice curtailed more & more everyday: Haravoo on farmers' protest docu dropped from film festival
7 Punjab, Haryana youths inducted into Russian army seek govts help to return
CHANDIGARH: Seven youths from Punjab and Haryana who went on a tourist visa to Russia have appealed to the Centre to help them return to India safely, saying they have been forcefully inducted into their armed forces to fight with Ukraine. Their families are demanding that their children be rescued from the conflict zone. The Punjab government on Thursday wrote a letter to the ministry of external affairs requesting that the youths be brought back safely. In a video that went viral on platform X, the seven youths, visibly dressed in Russian soldiers uniforms, pleaded to the Indian government to bring back them. Gagandeep Singh, 23, son of a farmer from Beriwal Kiran village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, along with his friends went to Russia in December last year on a tourist visa for a holiday and there he was told to join the Russian army to fight with the Ukraine forces. Balwinder Kaur, mother of Gagandeep, says,Yesterday we got a phone call from the Indian embassy in Russia who asked all the details of my son which we gave to them and requested them to get him back home as we now hope we will be rescued. Gurpreet Singh from Hartha village of Hoshiarpur went to Russia for 16 day trip on December 22. His younger brother Amrit Singh told this newspaper, The army officers made them sign a contract written in Russian language, following which they were sent for some military training. As they were told either you work for us one year or you will be handsomely paid or you have to serve 10 years jail. The others are Lovepreet Singh (24), Narain Singh (22), Gurpreet Singh (21) and Harsh Kumar (20) and Abhishek Kumar (21). CBI busts network recruiting for war The CBI on Thursday claimed that it has busted a major human trafficking network , targeting gullible youths on the promise of lucrative jobs abroad. The trafficked Indian nationals were trained for combat roles and deployed on the frontlines in Russia-Ukraine war zone against their wishes, putting their lives in grave danger, the official said.
7 From Punjab, Haryana Went To Russia As Tourists, Duped Into Ukraine War
A group of young men from Punjab's Hoshiarpur have appealed to the government for help, claiming they were duped into military service in Russia and have been to fight Moscow's war on Ukraine.
7 Punjab Men Say They Went To Russia As Tourists, Tricked Into Ukraine War
A group of young men from Punjab's Hoshiarpur have appealed to the government for help, claiming they were duped into military service in Russia and have been to fight Moscow's war on Ukraine.
