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14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPratap Bajwa, Punjab News, Punjab Police

Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Pratap Bajwa of Spreading Panic with Unfounded Bomb Claims, Alleges Links to Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Pratap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday sharply criticized Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing him of spreading panic by claiming that 50 bombs had been smuggled into Punjab, a statement CM Mann dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. In an official statement, the Chief Minister alleged that Bajwa’s longstanding family ties with individuals in Pakistan were behind the sensational claim. He asserted that no intelligence agency, either state or central, had received any such inputs about explosives being brought into the state. "Perhaps Bajwa's friends across the border informed him of such a plan,” Mann…

13 Apr

‘Talking About 50 Bombs, Pratap Bajwa Is Only Concerned About His Politics Not Punjab’s Peace’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabCongress, Pratap Bajwa, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Punjab have sharply reacted to the claim made by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Pratap Singh Bajwa, regarding the entry of 50 grenades from across the border into Punjab. AAP leaders have accused Bajwa of having connections with Pakistan. AAP Punjab senior leader and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Pratap Bajwa occupies a significant constitutional position, and he should refrain from making false statements. Cheema said, “If Bajwa has such information, he should immediately provide full details to the police. If he fails to do so,…

12 Apr

Sukhbir Singh Badal Re-Elected Unopposed as SAD President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabSukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (National Times): In a unanimous decision, Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday. A total of 524 party delegates from Punjab and various other states backed his return to the top post, with no opposition filed. This marks a significant comeback for Badal, who had stepped down from the position last year. He first assumed leadership of the SAD in 2008, succeeding his father and veteran Akali leader Prakash Singh Badal. Since then, he had led the party for over a decade, playing a key role in shaping its political…

12 Apr

Dalvir Goldy’s Return to Congress Sends Ripples Through Punjab Politics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabDalvir Goldy, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a political twist that has taken many by surprise, Dalvir Singh Khangura, popularly known as Dalvir Goldy, has officially rejoined the Congress Party, ending his brief stint with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Goldy’s return marks the end of a year-long estrangement from Congress that began when he was denied a ticket from Sangrur ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections—a decision that led him to switch sides and align with AAP. The Sangrur ticket had instead been granted to Sukhpal Singh Khaira, despite attempts by Khaira himself to pacify Goldy and persuade him to stay.…

27 Mar

Amit Shah Promises to End Illegal Immigration in Bengal if BJP Wins in 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsAmit Shah, BJP, illegal infiltration, India-Bangladesh border, West Bengal elections 2026

New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday vowed to put a complete stop to illegal infiltration in West Bengal if the BJP comes to power in the state in 2026. He accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of shielding and legitimizing illegal immigrants, including Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators.Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025, Shah alleged that illegal immigrants have been issued Aadhaar and voter ID cards in Bengal’s 24 Parganas district, allowing them to spread across India. He claimed that if the Bengal government stopped providing…

26 Mar

BJP’s Tarun Chugh Slams Punjab Budget, Calls It ‘Regressive’ and ‘Deceptive’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAAP government, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Punjab budget criticism, Punjab economy, Tarun Chugh

Chandigarh, March 26, 2025 – BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on the Punjab AAP government's budget, calling it a “bundle of regressive vision” that lacks a clear roadmap for development. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration of failing to introduce new initiatives for farmers and industrialists, leaving key economic sectors neglected.Chugh compared the Punjab budget to the Delhi liquor scam, alleging that Manish Sisodia’s influence could lead to a drug scam in Punjab. He claimed that the state government’s drug awareness campaign was merely a cover-up to divert public funds into publicity efforts.Criticism Over…

02 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Dismisses Rift Rumors, Says Kerala Congress Stands United

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsKerala Congress unity, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, March 3, 2025 – Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reaffirmed that the Congress leadership in Kerala is "united," amid speculation of a rift between the party and senior leader Shashi Tharoor.Gandhi shared a photo from a press conference held after a key meeting with the party’s top leadership in Delhi on February 28. "They stand as one, united by the light of purpose ahead," he captioned the post, adding the hashtag #TeamKerala. Congress Issues Warning Against Indiscipline The meeting, attended by Tharoor, Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary K.C. Venugopal, Wayanad MP…

01 Mar

No Plans to Replace Punjab Congress President, Says Bhupesh Baghel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhupesh Baghel, Punjab Congress

Amritsar (National Times) – Refuting speculation about a leadership change in the Punjab Congress, party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel has made it clear that no such decision has been taken by the high command. While addressing the media in Amritsar, Baghel called the ongoing rumors about replacing Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring baseless. He stated that the party is not considering any leadership changes at this time. Emphasizing Congress’s future in the state, Baghel confidently asserted that the party would return to power with a massive mandate in 2027. He also reaffirmed the high command’s unwavering support for both…

25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit back at the opposition, particularly Congress leader Partap Bajwa, over his claim that over 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him. Addressing the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session, CM Mann dismissed these statements as baseless political gossip and accused the opposition of being directionless. Referring to repeated speculation about his tenure, Mann said, "First, they said I wouldn’t last six months as CM. When I completed six months, they claimed I wouldn’t survive a year. Later, they insisted I’d be removed after the Delhi elections. They keep spreading…