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Punjab: Gram panchayat elections voting underway across state

Voters are casting their ballots through ballot boxes to elect 'sarpanch' and 'panch' for their respective villages. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Punjab Assembly, Congress corners AAP govt. on MSP, OPS issues

Congress raises MSP and OPS issues in Punjab Assembly, criticizing AAP government for not fulfilling pre-poll promises.

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AAP-Opposition spar after CM asks Speaker to ‘lock’ Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh Assembly chaos as CM Bhagwant Mann hands Speaker "lock and key" to keep opposition inside during discussion.

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In Punjab, AAP faces heat from the Opposition for going back its ‘assurance’ on procuring crops at MSP

Chandigarh farmers demand MSP guarantee, AAP government faces opposition heat for not procuring crops at MSP.

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Punjab Congress leaders fret about allying with AAP

Congress leaders in Punjab fear that joining forces with the AAP in Chandigarh may harm their party's identity and support base.

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Sidhu’s rallies stoke tensions in Punjab Congress ahead of LS poll

As the Lok Sabha election draws closer, the Congress unit in Punjab appears to be struggling to set its house in order, finding itself in a situation similar to what the party saw before the 2022 State election.

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‘Congress a thing of the past in Punjab, Delhi’

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at Congress, criticizes Centre for excluding Punjab's tableau from Republic Day parade.

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AAP’s poor show in Assembly polls gives Opposition ammunition to target Punjab govt.

AAP's Punjab governance model has been criticized by Congress, SAD and BJP after its poor performance in recent Assembly elections. Daljeet Singh Cheema said that AAP's model of performance has been exposed and rejected by voters. Partap Singh Bajwa said AAP should learn its lesson and focus on Punjab. BJP's…

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Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

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Former Chief Election Commissioner M.S. Gill passes away

Former CEC Manohar Singh Gill passes away after brief illness. He served as Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation, and was recipient of Padma Vibhushan. He was elected to Rajya Sabha on Congress ticket in 2004 and became Union Sports Minister in 2008. Condolences…

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Agniveer died from ‘self-inflicted injury’, says Army

It is due to this no guard of honour or military funeral was provided to him, in accordance with the existing policy, the Army says, amid criticism on social media.

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SYL canal protest: Police use water cannon against Punjab Congress workers

As Congress members marched towards the Raj Bhawan to protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government, they were stopped at the barricades

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In Punjab, differences start to emerge within Congress, AAP over INDIA bloc

INDIA bloc rift brews in Punjab: Congress & AAP leaders air different voices on alliance for 2024 LS poll. Congress's Bajwa equates alliance to "death warrant" while Sidhu bats for it. AAP's Maan & Cheema have different views. Internal squabbles may arise as parties decide on alliance.

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"Fully committed to INDIA bloc", says Delhi CM Kejriwal after Congress MLA arrest in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Khaira from his Chandigarh residence in connection with an old case registered in 2015 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress MLA arrested in AAP ruled Punjab; rift likely to widen in INDIA bloc

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira arrested in NDPS case; AAP denies 'political vendetta' and SAD calls it 'vendetta politics'. The Congress party reacted sharply, terming the move as ‘politically motivated’ by the ruling AAP, indicative of widening rift between the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance partners.

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Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira detained by Punjab Police

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday was detained by Punjab police in connection with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Read further on Dynamite News

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Punjab | Local Congress leader shot dead in Moga

Man shot dead in Punjab's Moga district. CCTV footage shows assailant firing at Baljinder Singh Balli (45) before fleeing. Balli succumbed to injuries in hospital. Senior Congress leaders condemn incident. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring blames AAPPunjab govt for deteriorating law and order situation.

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Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

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INDIA bloc may be on a sticky wicket in Punjab as Congress’ Bajwa dismisses any link to the AAP

Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have joined hands as part of the INDIA Opposition grouping, but their bond appears to be on a weak wicket in Punjab

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Congress’ stance against Delhi ordinance gives ammunition to BJP, SAD in Punjab

The Congress party’s decision to vote against the Centre’s ordinance on the control of services in Delhi in Parliament has provided the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab with ammunition to target both the Congress and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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Punjab Assembly passes key bills; Congress stages walkout

The House passed some key Bills, including Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 thereby vesting the powers of Chancellors of State Universities with the Chief Minister.

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NCSC issues yet another notice to Punjab govt. over allegation of sexual misconduct on its Minister

National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Tuesday issued another notice to Punjab government officials, seeking an action taken report surrounding the alleged ‘sexual misconduct’ by Lal Chand Kataruchak, a Cabinet minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

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Congress leader Bajwa writes to Punjab Governor over 'sexual misconduct' charge against Minister

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa wrote to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on June 2, urging him to forward the matter pertaining to minister Lal Chand Kataruchak

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Punjab, Delhi Congress units wary of backing AAP

Senior Congress leaders from Delhi and Punjab met at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on the issue of support to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in its fight against the Centre’s ordinance that effectively negates the Supreme Court verdict which gave the AAP-led Delhi government the power to control…

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