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23 Oct

पंजाब विधानसभा में हंगामा: कांग्रेस के वॉकआउट के बाद सदन ने सुखपाल खैरा के खिलाफ विशेषाधिकार प्रस्ताव पारित किया

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Assembly

चंडीगढ़ (गुरप्रीत सिंह): शुक्रवार को पंजाब विधानसभा में राज्य की नशा समस्या और कानून-व्यवस्था की स्थिति को लेकर सत्ताधारी आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) के विधायकों और कांग्रेस विधायकों के बीच तीखी झड़प हुई। इस टकराव का परिणाम यह हुआ कि कांग्रेस सदस्यों की अनुपस्थिति में विधानसभा ने कांग्रेस विधायक सुखपाल सिंह खैरा के खिलाफ एक विशेषाधिकार प्रस्ताव पारित कर दिया। सत्र के दूसरे दिन की शुरुआत भारी हंगामे के बीच हुई, जिसमें कांग्रेस विधायकों ने मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान के इस्तीफे की मांग की। विपक्ष ने 'आप' सरकार पर नशा तस्करी से निपटने और राज्य को प्रभावित करने वाली गंभीर चिंताओं…

22 Oct

पंजाब विधानसभा सत्र संक्षेप में शुरू; 10 मिनट के बाद सदन स्थगित, शुक्रवार को फिर शुरू होंगी कार्यवाही

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Assembly

चंडीगढ़ (गुरप्रीत सिंह): छह दिवसीय पंजाब विधानसभा सत्र के पहले दिन की कार्यवाही गुरुवार को बमुश्किल 10 मिनट तक चली, जिसमें शोक संदेश पढ़े जाने के बाद स्पीकर कुलतार सिंह संधवा ने सदन को शुक्रवार तक के लिए स्थगित कर दिया। हालांकि श्रद्धांजलि के बाद गैर-सरकारी कामकाज निर्धारित था, लेकिन स्पीकर ने इसके बजाय अगली बैठक की घोषणा कर दी, जिससे दिन की कार्यवाही समय से पहले ही समाप्त हो गई। सदन ने संगरूर में एक सड़क दुर्घटना में जान गंवाने वाले आठ लोगों, पूर्व मंत्री चुनी लाल भगत, पूर्व सांसद वरिंदर सिंह बाजवा, पूर्व विधायक रंजीत सिंह, प्रख्यात डॉक्टर…

06 Aug

पंजाब विधानसभा में जसवंत सिंह खालड़ा के नाम पर मानवाधिकार पुरस्कार देने का प्रस्ताव, सरकार ला सकती है विशेष सम्मान

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh News, Jaswant Singh Khalra, Punjab Assembly, Punjab News

पंजाब सरकार मानवाधिकार कार्यकर्ता जसवंत सिंह खालड़ा की स्मृति में एक विशेष मानवाधिकार पुरस्कार शुरू करने की तैयारी में है। इस संबंध में प्रस्ताव पंजाब विधानसभा में लाया गया है। प्रस्ताव का उद्देश्य मानवाधिकारों की रक्षा के क्षेत्र में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले व्यक्तियों और संस्थाओं को सम्मानित करना तथा खालड़ा के कार्यों को संस्थागत पहचान देना है। प्रस्ताव के अनुसार, यह पुरस्कार हर वर्ष उन लोगों को दिया जा सकता है जिन्होंने मानवाधिकारों के संरक्षण, न्याय और सामाजिक अधिकारों के लिए उल्लेखनीय कार्य किया हो। सरकार का मानना है कि इससे मानवाधिकारों के प्रति जागरूकता बढ़ेगी और समाज में इस दिशा में काम…

11 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs Congress, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Assembly, Sukhpal Singh Khaira

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…

09 Mar

“AAP Will Form Government Again in 2027”: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over ₹1,000 Women’s Aid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Mavaan Dhian Yojna, Punjab Assembly, Women’s Aid

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said the frustration shown by opposition parties over the announcement of ₹1,000 per month for women clearly reflects their fear of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) returning to power in Punjab in 2027. Addressing the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP and Congress repeatedly betrayed the public by ignoring their election promises, the AAP Government has treated its manifesto as a sacred commitment and fulfilled every guarantee for the common people within just four years. Highlighting the transformative…

09 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Employment, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Assembly

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…

30 Dec

AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, MGNREGA, Punjab Assembly, rural employment

Chandigarh, 30 December 2025: In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has once again proven that it is the true well-wisher of the poor and labourers. The party’s MLAs have launched an unprecedented campaign to raise the voice and demands of more than 10 lakh MGNREGA worker families in the state. AAP MLAs arrived at the special session of the Punjab Assembly carrying lakhs of letters written by MGNREGA workers. These letters narrate the pain and struggles of those hardworking families who sustain their lives through work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). It is notable that…

30 Dec

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Initiative

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabG-RAM-G initiative, MNREGA, Punjab Assembly, rural employment

Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution strongly opposing the Centre’s proposed ‘G-RAM-G’ initiative, urging the Union government to withdraw the scheme while cautioning that it could have serious implications for economically weaker sections, especially in rural areas. Presenting the resolution in the House, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said the initiative poses a potential threat to the livelihoods of people who rely heavily on rural employment for survival. He asserted that any policy that risks income security for the poor contradicts the core principles of social justice and inclusive development. Sondh alleged that…

30 Dec

Special Punjab Assembly Session Focuses on Rural Jobs Scheme and New Legislation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has called a one-day special sitting of the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday to examine the consequences of recent changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a scheme that supports thousands of rural households across the state. At the centre of the discussion is a resolution to be tabled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, seeking intervention by the Centre. The resolution urges that MGNREGA be preserved in its original form — as a need-based and legally guaranteed employment programme funded entirely by the Union government. The state has expressed…

24 Nov

Punjab Assembly Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as ‘Holy Cities’ on Historic Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Holy Cities, Punjab Assembly, Talwandi Sabo

Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 24 — The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Sunday unanimously approved a landmark resolution recognising Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as “Holy Cities,” marking a significant cultural and spiritual moment for the state.The special session, held at Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, saw rare unity across political parties as members supported the resolution introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The three towns, each tied closely to Sikh history, will now be governed under stricter cultural norms. The sale and consumption of liquor, tobacco and meat will be…