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22 Jan

Punjab Launches ₹10 Lakh Free Healthcare Scheme, AAP Calls It Fulfilment of ‘Health Guarantee’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Punjab healthcare scheme

Chandigarh, January 22, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fulfils its promise of free healthcare in Punjab as National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launch the ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna’ (MMSY) in Mohali, extending free treatment of up to ₹10 lakh to every family in the state. With the scheme now in force, even the most expensive private hospitals previously accessible only to the wealthy are opened to the poor, marking a decisive shift in public welfare delivery. Punjab, under the AAP government, now becomes the first state in the country to guarantee free healthcare, free…

02 Jan

FIR Registered After DoE Complaint Over Alleged Misinformation on Stray Dog Circular

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Delhi Police, Directorate of Education, FIR, Stray Dogs

New Delhi, January 2, 2026: Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint filed by the Directorate of Education (DoE) over the alleged spread of misleading information on social media regarding a government circular related to the appointment of nodal officers for stray dog-related matters. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the action was taken after what he described as false and distorted claims were circulated online, including a social media post by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The post had suggested that school teachers in the capital were being directed to count stray dogs…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAI education, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, EMC, Entrepreneurship Mindset Course, Punjab

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…

08 Aug

Punjab Launches 24 Sector-Wise Industrial Advisory Committees to Boost Growth

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Industrial Advisory Committees, Punjab industrial growth

Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — In a move aimed at positioning Punjab as a leading industrial hub, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday unveiled 24 sector-specific Industrial Advisory Committees. The initiative, hailed as a landmark reform, is designed to shift the state’s industrial policy framework from a purely government-driven approach to one where industry stakeholders have a decisive role in shaping decisions.Calling the development a “historic day for Punjab,” Kejriwal said that for decades, industrial growth was hampered by political corruption, bureaucratic red tape, and extortion, which drove businesses away…

29 Jul

Punjab Declares Gazetted Holiday on Shaheed Udham Singh’s Martyrdom Day; Road Renamed in His Honour

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Gazetted Holiday, July 31, Punjab government, Shaheed Udham Singh

Chandigarh, July 29, 2025: The Punjab Government has officially declared July 31 as a gazetted holiday to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. The announcement, made by AAP State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, fulfils a long-standing demand of the Kamboj community and aims to honour the legacy of the iconic revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in London.At a press conference held at Punjab Bhawan, Aman Arora also revealed that the Bhawanigarh–Sunam–Bhikhi–Kotshamir road will be renamed as “Shaheed Udham Singh Marg.” This renaming is part of the state's tribute to the freedom fighter and will…

11 Jun

Punjab to Tackle Drug Menace Through Sports Revival: ₹78 Crore Burlton Park Hub Announced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Burlton Park Sports Hub, Punjab sports revival, Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh

Jalandhar, June 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday unveiled a major initiative aimed at curbing drug abuse through sports promotion, laying the foundation stone for the Burlton Park Sports Hub in Jalandhar under the “Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh” campaign.The sports complex, set to be developed at a cost of ₹78 crore, will be a first-of-its-kind facility in India and is expected to be completed within a year. Arvind Kejriwal, speaking as the chief guest, hailed the project as a landmark step in revitalizing Punjab’s youth and restoring the state’s…

20 May

Arvind Kejriwal Launches AAP’s Student Wing ‘ASAP’ as Ex-Chief Minister, Eyes Youth-Led Political Reform

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, ASAP, student politics

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the party’s student wing, ASAP (Association of Students for Alternative Politics), on May 20, 2025, in New Delhi. The launch event, held at the Constitution Club of India, marks Kejriwal’s return to public mobilisation — this time with a sharp focus on the country’s student population.Though no longer in office, Kejriwal continues to shape AAP’s ideological direction. Speaking at the launch, he said the country's persistent issues stem from 75 years of mainstream politics. He described ASAP as a platform for young people to…

17 May

Mann and Kejriwal Call for Unified Public Movement to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab drug menace, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

Jalalpur (Hoshiarpur), May 17, 2025 — In a powerful joint address, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal urged the people of Punjab to come together beyond political lines in a resolute fight against the state’s drug menace. The appeal came during a public oath-taking ceremony at Jalalpur in Hoshiarpur, as part of the ongoing anti-drug initiative ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’.Chief Minister Mann minced no words in blaming previous governments for allowing the drug crisis to fester in Punjab. “The drug problem is not just a social issue, it is a dark legacy…

02 Apr

Kejriwal Urges Punjab’s Youth to Join War Against Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, anti-drug campaign, Arvind Kejriwal, drug-free Punjab, Punjab drug crisis

Ludhiana, April 2, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon Punjab's youth to take an active role in eradicating the drug menace from the state. Speaking at an awareness march against drugs, Kejriwal urged young people to reject drugs and help authorities fight the crisis.He warned that if the issue is not tackled decisively, it could lead to devastating consequences for future generations. Accusing previous governments of shielding drug cartels, Kejriwal claimed that corrupt political leaders had allowed the trade to flourish for financial gains. He vowed that such leaders…

18 Mar

Bhagwant Mann Lauds AAP’s Achievements, Targets Akali Dal at Ludhiana Rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akali Dal, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, March 18, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a massive gathering in Ludhiana, highlighting AAP's transformative governance and pledging to fulfill the dreams of the nation’s martyrs. Mann paid tribute to Kartar Singh Sarabha, recalling his influence on Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary spirit.Mann praised AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal for shifting political focus to education and healthcare. “Kejriwal ji’s vision is being implemented today, and the results are evident,” he said. He accused the Badals and the Akali Dal of corrupt rule, blaming them for Punjab’s drug crisis and social decline.Mann outlined his government's aggressive anti-drug measures, including police…