Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 9 of 27

29 Jan

Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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MOga (Gurpreet Singh): Setting a clear break from years of symbolic gestures around Punjab’s icons, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace in Dhudike will be transformed into a full-fledged model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds and all basic infrastructure. Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the Chief Minister said earlier governments confined themselves to drawing up plans, while his government would ensure visible work on the ground within a year. Underlining his point, Bhagwant Singh Mann pledged to return on Lala Ji’s next birth anniversary…

27 Jan

Haryana–Punjab CMs Hold Crucial Meeting on SYL Issue, Agree on Officer-Level Talks

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Haryana Punjab water dispute, Nayab Singh Saini, SYL Canal, SYL meeting Chandigarh

Chandigarh, January 27, 2026: Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday held an important meeting in Chandigarh to discuss the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue, with Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann agreeing to take the dialogue forward at the officials’ level.The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, saw detailed point-by-point discussions on the SYL matter. Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal were also present during the talks.After the meeting, both Chief Ministers addressed a joint press conference to brief the media on the outcome. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

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…

19 Jan

Punjab Government Takes U-Turn on Claim of 169 Guru Granth Sahib Saroops Found at Banga Religious Site

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBanga, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab government, Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib, SIT Probe, Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For the past several days, the issue related to the sacred saroops (copies) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib has remained in the spotlight. The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has now taken a U-turn on its earlier claim regarding the recovery of 169 saroops from Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Ji (Banga). On Monday, Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Harjot Bains, along with MP Malvinder Singh Kang, visited Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Ji to review the situation. Speaking to the media, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that a thorough inspection revealed that…

18 Jan

Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on Sikh Institutions Rekindle Controversy in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Bhagwant Mann, jathedar controversy, SGPC, Sikh institutions

Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again sparked controversy with sharp remarks targeting Sikh religious institutions, raising questions over the functioning of jathedars and the leadership of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), despite having recently assured restraint on such statements. Addressing a state-level programme at the grain market in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar, Mann made comments that were perceived as objectionable by religious and political circles. His remarks questioned the process through which jathedars are appointed or removed and how religious pardons are granted or withdrawn, triggering strong reactions from panthic organisations. The controversy has gained…

17 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes Seed Bill, Raises State Concerns in Meeting with Amit Shah

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday to voice his state’s objections to the proposed Seed Bill, 2026, and to discuss a host of other pressing issues affecting Punjab. The Bill is slated for introduction in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann criticised the legislation for potentially threatening traditional farming practices in Punjab. “Our farmers have always saved seeds for the next season. Under this Bill, private companies could dictate which seeds they buy, and that is unacceptable,” Mann said. He…

16 Jan

Punjab Brings Rabies Treatment Closer to Home as ARV Services Reach 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Bhagwant Mann, dog bite cases, Dr Balbir Singh, Punjab government, rabies prevention

CHANDIGARH, 16 January 2026: For years, a dog bite in Punjab carried consequences far beyond the wound itself. With nearly three lakh dog bite cases reported annually, the risk of rabies, a disease that is 100 percent fatal if untreated yet fully preventable with timely vaccination, loomed large over thousands of families. Access to Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) was limited to just 48 Primary Health Centres, forcing victims, often children, the elderly and daily wage workers, to travel long distances, wait for hours, lose wages and, in many cases, abandon the crucial five dose vaccination schedule midway. The gaps were systemic,…

15 Jan

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Clarification at Akal Takht Sahib, Reaffirms Respect for Supreme Sikh Institution

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Amritsar, January 15, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib and submitted his explanation in connection with the controversy surrounding alleged videos and issues related to golaks (donation boxes). The appearance lasted around 35 minutes and took place at the Akal Takht Secretariat in Amritsar. After the proceedings concluded, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj announced that he would address the media later in the afternoon to share details of the meeting and the Chief Minister’s submissions. Speaking to reporters after his appearance, CM Mann stressed that he never questioned or challenged the authority…

15 Jan

Punjab Chief Minister to Present Himself Before Akal Takht Amid Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to appear before the Akal Takht secretariat at 11 am today following accusations that certain comments made by him hurt Sikh religious sentiments. Mann arrived in the holy city on Wednesday in anticipation of the summons issued by Sikh clergy. Sources within the Akal Takht secretariat said preparations were carried out under the guidance of officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj. An official noted that although the secretariat usually begins functioning at 9.30 am, additional arrangements were made in view of the Chief Minister’s visit, including the presence of designated…

13 Jan

Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Mann Government Blueprint for Transparent Governance

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Chandigarh, 13th January 2026: Reaffirming the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said strict and exemplary action was being taken against corrupt officials in the Finance Department, underlining that no one would be spared, irrespective of rank or position. Sharing details of the ongoing crackdown, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said complaints of corruption were received in mid-2022 against four employees posted in the Treasury and Accounts Branch (Head Office) and various District Treasury Offices. “The moment complaints were received, the department acted without delay. All four…