Harpal Singh Cheema

जनहित के कामों का विरोध कांग्रेस की नकारात्मक सोच का परिचायक: हरपाल सिंह चीमा

जनहित के कामों का विरोध कांग्रेस की नकारात्मक सोच का परिचायक: हरपाल सिंह चीमा

चंडीगढ़(गुरप्रीत सिंह): पंजाब के वित्त मंत्री हरपाल सिंह चीमा ने कांग्रेस सांसद डॉ. धर्मवीर गांधी की पंजाब सरकार के धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक प्रोग्राम पर खर्च पर सवाल उठाने पर कड़ी आलोचना की है। उन्होंने कहा कि आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) सरकार पंजाब की समृद्ध धार्मिक, सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक विरासत को बचाने और नई पीढ़ी को अपने गुरुओं और संतों की शिक्षाओं से जोड़ने के लिए सरकारी पैसे का बहुत सही और अच्छे तरीके से इस्तेमाल कर रही है। एक वीडियो संदेश में, वित्त मंत्री हरपाल सिंह चीमा ने कहा, “भगवंत मान सरकार सरकारी पैसे का सही इस्तेमाल ऐसे कामों के…
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बेअदबी पार्टी’ पूरी तरह से ‘ईडी पार्टी’ और ईडी की प्रवक्ता बन चुकी है: हरपाल सिंह चीमा

बेअदबी पार्टी’ पूरी तरह से ‘ईडी पार्टी’ और ईडी की प्रवक्ता बन चुकी है: हरपाल सिंह चीमा

अकाली दल-भाजपा के शासन ने 2007 से 2017 के बीच चिट्टा जैसे नशों के ज़रिए पंजाब के युवाओं को तबाह किया और राज्य को बर्बाद कर दिया: हरपाल सिंह चीमा जब भी चुनाव आते हैं या विपक्ष की सरकारों को अस्थिर करना होता है, भाजपा ईडी, सीबीआई और इनकम टैक्स का इस्तेमाल करती है: हरपाल सिंह चीमा अकाली दल ने अपनी राजनीतिक ज़मीन बचाने के लिए 'ईडी पार्टी' के इशारों पर चलना शुरू कर दिया है, लेकिन पंजाबी इन सभी चालों को अच्छी तरह समझते हैं: हरपाल सिंह चीमा चंडीगढ़, 12 अगस्त पंजाब के वित्त मंत्री और आम आदमी पार्टी…
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Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices.  He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…
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AAP leaders escalate attack on Raghav Chadha; accuse him of “betraying” Punjab’s financial interests

AAP leaders escalate attack on Raghav Chadha; accuse him of “betraying” Punjab’s financial interests

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, and AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha over the failure to raise Punjab’s key issues in Parliament. They highlighted that critical matters, including ₹8,500 crore RDF dues, ₹60,000 crore GST losses, and ₹1,600 crore flood relief, were not taken up, despite repeated communication. Calling the silence a betrayal of Punjab’s people and mandate, the leaders said the failure to raise farmers’ concerns and flood…
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AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and welfare for every section of society. Addressing a gathering in Ropar, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Kanshi Ram Ji played a historic role in spreading the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar and awakening the Bahujan society across the country. “During my…
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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Demands Apology from Sukhpal Khaira Over “Derogatory” Remarks in Assembly

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Demands Apology from Sukhpal Khaira Over “Derogatory” Remarks in Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday strongly condemned Congress MLA from Bholath Sukhpal Singh Khaira over highly derogatory remarks made by him on social media platforms, demanding an immediate and unconditional apology. The Finance Minister also appealed to the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to initiate strict disciplinary action if Khaira fails to apologise publicly for his offensive and unparliamentary language. Addressing the House, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Sukhpal Singh Khaira made offensive comments directed at the women of Punjab and subsequently launched a severe personal attack on me, referring to me as…
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Opposition Walkout Proves Inability to Face Punjab’s Progress, Asserts Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Opposition Walkout Proves Inability to Face Punjab’s Progress, Asserts Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, while addressing the Punjab Legislative Assembly during the discussion on the Governor’s Address, outlined the transformative development agenda of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government and criticised Congress members for staging a walkout from the House, asserting that their departure clearly demonstrated an inability to face the undeniable progress and developmental milestones achieved by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government. Highlighting the Punjab Government’s focus on youth empowerment and employment, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the AAP Government began its tenure with a strong message by issuing advertisements…
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AAP’s Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satikar Yojna Promises Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly aid to women

AAP’s Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satikar Yojna Promises Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly aid to women

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): After presenting a watershed budget on International Women’s Day, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today drew a sharp distinction between the governance models of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Cheema said that while Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership is defined by the "sanctity of the guarantee"—proven by the concrete budgetary rollout of monthly income for Punjab’s women—PM Modi’s "guarantees", such as the Rs 2,500 monthly aid promised to Delhi’s women, remain unfulfilled even after the BJP’s rise to power in the national capital. Emphasising the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) unwavering…
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Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Harpal Singh Cheema presented detailed data to underline what he described as a decisive turnaround in Punjab’s fiscal health. Addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Punjab’s own…
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Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s decisive and sustained crackdown against narcotics is delivering concrete results, dismantling drug networks that once operated with impunity. He said that as Punjab strengthens enforcement and public participation against drugs, serious questions are arising about the growing menace in Haryana under the Nayab Singh Saini government. Recalling that drugs proliferated across Punjab during the 2007–2017 SAD-BJP regime, Harpal Singh Cheema said a similar pattern is now visible in Haryana. Referring to Haryana Police officer Sunil Sandhu, who is facing action after anti-drug operations, Harpal…
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