Bhagwant Singh Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Traditional Parties, Sets Foundation for New ITI in Sardulgarh

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Traditional Parties, Sets Foundation for New ITI in Sardulgarh

Mansa (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that decades of Akali and Congress rule deliberately kept Punjab’s children uneducated while political families thrived, asserting that those parties were never concerned about public progress but only about securing power for their sons, daughters and relatives. Addressing a gathering in Sardulgarh after laying the foundation stone of a Government ITI that will skill 240 students every year, he said the BJP is now banking on defectors from other parties to chase electoral dreams, but Punjab has chosen a different path. Emphasising that his government is spending every…
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Punjab to Present Fifth Straight ‘Pro-People’ Budget in March, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab to Present Fifth Straight ‘Pro-People’ Budget in March, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab government will present its fifth Budget in March, reiterating that it will once again be a pro-people Budget focused on the welfare of every section of society. Interacting with media persons, Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government has consistently taken pro-people and citizen-centric decisions that have transformed the state’s trajectory.CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The Punjab Government will present its fifth Budget in the month of March and we will continue our tradition of presenting a pro-people Budget aimed at the welfare of all. Our…
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Sports Budget to Be Enhanced, Bullock Cart Races Revived as Punjab Pushes Anti-Drug Drive Through Games: CM Bhagwant Mann

Sports Budget to Be Enhanced, Bullock Cart Races Revived as Punjab Pushes Anti-Drug Drive Through Games: CM Bhagwant Mann

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): At the historic Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday declared sports to be the most lethal weapon against the drug menace and announced that the sports budget will be enhanced in the forthcoming state Budget, underlining a determined push to channelise the energy of Punjab’s youth into constructive avenues. Stating that bullock cart races, halted during the tenure of previous governments, have now resumed after the law was amended, the Chief Minister said that when children sweat it out on the field and bring home medals, there will be no need…
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Historic Moga Rally Marks Second Phase of Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

Historic Moga Rally Marks Second Phase of Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday declared the massive gathering in Moga for the oath-taking of Village Defence Committee (VDC) members as a historic moment and a decisive milestone in Punjab’s ongoing fight against drugs. He said the overwhelming participation reflected a new wave of public resolve to free the state from the menace of narcotics. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said the Punjab Government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launched the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign in March last year and that…
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Kejriwal, Mann Offer Prayers at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri, Seek Peace and Prosperity for Punjab

Kejriwal, Mann Offer Prayers at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri, Seek Peace and Prosperity for Punjab

DHURI (Gurpreet Singh): On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at the revered Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed Pooja at the historic Siddh Peeth, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity and continued progress for Punjab and the nation. Greeting people at the festival, the AAP Chief described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India’s ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath’s grace always remain upon every citizen. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed that the Punjab Government remains firmly committed to preserving…
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Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to Be Held in Mohali from March 13–15, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to Be Held in Mohali from March 13–15, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to be held from March 13-15 in Mohali, envisioning it as a decisive step towards accelerating industrial growth in the state.Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Progressive Punjab Investment Summit slated to be held on March 13-15 in Mohali will act as a catalyst to further give a major push to the industrial development in the state, which has already emerged as a favorite investment destination across the globe.” He added, “This…
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Punjab Launches Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Guru Purb of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

Punjab Launches Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Guru Purb of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

KHURALGARH, 6th February 2026: Marking a decisive institutional commitment to the legacy of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, the Punjab government on Friday formally launched year-long celebrations for the 650th Guru Purb, laying out a clear sequence of religious, cultural and academic initiatives that will run across the state until February 20, 2027. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the commemorations with the announcement of sustained congregations, Sant Sammelans, katha-kirtan programmes, conventions and university-level seminars, while simultaneously unveiling major infrastructure commitments including the expansion of a Sri Guru Ravidass Memorial at Khuralgarh and the establishment of a Sri Guru Ravidass Bani…
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While Congress, Akalis and BJP were worried about sons & in-laws, AAP concerns itself with children of Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

While Congress, Akalis and BJP were worried about sons & in-laws, AAP concerns itself with children of Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Launching the distribution of scholarships to more than 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste (SC) students at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the ₹271 crore Post-Matric Scholarship under the ‘Mission Rangla Punjab’ drive reflects a fundamental shift in governance priorities, asserting that while Congress, the Akalis and the BJP remained preoccupied with family interests, AAP has focused squarely on securing the future of Punjab’s children. Highlighting a 35 percent rise in beneficiaries since 2020–21, the Chief Minister said the surge was the result of genuine education reforms, not tokenism, and stressed that scholarships…
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Punjab’s rights non-negotiable, Chandigarh will always remain ours: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann at Republic Day event in Hoshiarpur

Punjab’s rights non-negotiable, Chandigarh will always remain ours: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann at Republic Day event in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur, 26th January 2026: Unfurling the national Tricolour in Hoshiarpur on Republic Day, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann coupled the ceremonial occasion with a firm assertion of Punjab’s constitutional rights and a detailed account of his government’s governance record. Recalling Punjab’s unmatched sacrifices in India’s freedom struggle and its continuing role as the country’s Food Bowl and Sword Arm, the Chief Minister said the state has been unjustly denied its rightful capital and a separate High Court since Independence, and made it clear that attempts to undermine Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University and its water rights would not succeed.…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows in reverence at Nanded Sahib; says his govt will raise demand for granting holy city status to Nanded with Maharashtra Govt

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows in reverence at Nanded Sahib; says his govt will raise demand for granting holy city status to Nanded with Maharashtra Govt

NANDED (Gurpreet Singh): Bowing in reverence at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said his government would raise the demand for granting holy city status to Nanded Sahib with the Maharashtra Government, underscoring that the sacred town holds immense spiritual significance for Sikhs and humanity at large. Recalling that the Punjab Government has already declared Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities, the Punjab CM asserted that his government remains fully committed to the Guru Sahiban. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also paid obeisance at the…
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