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BJP chief summons ex-MP Sanjeev Balyan over ‘silence’ during Bhagwant Mann’s jibe at PM Modi at UP event

Balyan was a BJP MP from Muzaffarnagar in Western Uttar Pradesh in 2014 and 2019. He was appointed as the Minister of State for Agriculture and food processing in the National Democratic Alliance government in May 2014

2 min read3 Apr 2026
Politics

MEA hits back at Mann over PM Modi trip jibe: ‘Doesn’t behove a state authority’

The MEA condemned Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's remarks about PM Modi's foreign trips, labelling them 'irresponsible' and detrimental to India's international relations. Mann's comments, questioning the significance of Modi's tours, sparked a sharp backlash.

1 min read11 Jul 2025
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Punjab: AAP faces heat over police action against farmers – ‘Arvind Kejriwal once provided water, Wi-Fi to protestors’

Punjab: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces backlash in Punjab as police detain protesting farmer leaders and dismantle protest sites. Critics accuse the Bhagwant Mann-led government of betrayal. AAP defends its actions as necessary for economic stability.

3 min read20 Mar 2025
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‘Most illegal Indians are from Punjab’: BJP replies to CM Mann's claims on US deportation

BJP leader Anil Sarin criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for focusing on the landing of deportation flights, asserting the real issue is illegal immigration facilitated by travel agents.

2 min read15 Feb 2025
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Amritsar Blasts Cases Solved, Claims Punjab Police

Five alleged conspirators who were involved in planning and carrying out the blasts near the Golden Temple in Amritsar have been arrested. According to Punjab police, their intentions were to disturb peace in the state. Police also said that the explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast.DCP Gaurav Yadav, said during a press conference on Thursday, that Punjab police has taken five persons- Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh into custody.

11 May 2023
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Punjab: CM Mann, AAP chief Kejriwal dedicate 400 new mohalla clinics to people

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Friday dedicated 400 new 'Aam Aadmi' clinics to the people of the state

1 min read27 Jan 2023
Politics

Arvind Kejriwal meets Punjab AAP MLAs, averts split

The meeting, which was also attended by Delhi deputy chief minister Manish, has for now managed to iron out the differences between the Punjab state unit and AAP's central leadership

1 min read19 Mar 2018
Politics

Bhagwant Mann resigns as AAP's Punjab unit chief over Arvind Kejriwal apology to Majithia

Delhi chief minister Kejriwal had on Thursday tendered an apology for levelling charges of involvement in drugs trade against former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia

1 min read16 Mar 2018
Education

AAP team to be denied entry into violence-hit Mandsaur

No outsiders, including AAP leaders, will be allowed to enter the district during the curfew relaxation period today, says the police

2 min read9 Jun 2017
Politics

Arvind Kejriwal says AAP must strengthen its organisational structure in Punjab

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal says the party needs to raise its voice against the newly elected Congress govt in Punjab on the promises they made on jobs and farmer loans

1 min read30 May 2017