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All is not well in Punjab Congress, says Harish Rawat

All is not well in Punjab Congress, says Harish Rawat

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

I don't want to hide that some questions are still being resolved, Rawat said.

After Punjab, Rajasthan in focus as Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka

After Punjab, Rajasthan in focus as Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The discussion between the former deputy chief minister and the Gandhi siblings comes days after the dramatic developments in Punjab where the Congress replaced Amarinder Singh as chief minister and appointed Charanjit Singh Channi, a Dalit leader, to the top post of the state.

Modi's Ferozepur rally deferred after security breach

Modi's Ferozepur rally deferred after security breach

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Modi, who was travelling by road in Punjab, was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes due to blockade by some protesters, an incident the Union home ministry described as a 'major lapse' in his security.

Punjab polls: AAP's Ferozepur Rural candidate quits party, joins Cong

Punjab polls: AAP's Ferozepur Rural candidate quits party, joins Cong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Aam Aadmi Party's Ferozepur Rural candidate Amandeep Ashu Banger on Monday quit the party and joined the ruling Congress in Punjab, alleging that Arvind Kejriwal's outfit runs like a "multinational company" with only Delhi leaders calling the shots.

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.

Punjab Assembly unanimously rejects Centre's BSF notification

Punjab Assembly unanimously rejects Centre's BSF notification

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

"The decision of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) from 15 km to 50 km by the Union Government is an expression of distrust towards the state Police and people of Punjab. This is their insult too," the resolution passed unanimously by the state Legislative Assembly stated.

Amarinder attacks Sidhu, says he is undermining CM's authority

Amarinder attacks Sidhu, says he is undermining CM's authority

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

"The two (the Pradesh Congress Committee chief and the chief minister) consult each other, but the final decision is of Channi, who is the chief minister, not Sidhu," the former chief minister told reporters at the Chandigarh airport.

AAP wrests Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat from Congress

AAP wrests Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat from Congress

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sushil Rinku on Saturday won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election, defeating his nearest rival and Congress nominee Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary by a margin of 58,691 votes.

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

In a swipe at his Punjab counterpart, Kejriwal said Charanjit Singh Channi has been having nightmares about him and is unable to sleep these days.

Punjab Congress MLAs resign over SYL ruling

Punjab Congress MLAs resign over SYL ruling

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

42 MLAs, including leader of Opposition Charanjit Singh Channi, went to the assembly and submitted their resignations.

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The explosion took place in the wash room of the second floor of the court complex, said police.

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Sources said that Mann is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party.

Union cabinet discusses PM's Punjab security lapse, ministers seek exemplary action

Union cabinet discusses PM's Punjab security lapse, ministers seek exemplary action

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Sources said all the ministers expressed anguish over the "major security breach" during Modi's visit to the Congress-ruled state on Wednesday, with some demanding strong action.

Crisis in Punjab Cong simmers as Sidhu refuses to budge

Crisis in Punjab Cong simmers as Sidhu refuses to budge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

As state-level leaders tried to placate Sidhu, he made it clear through the video that he was in no mood to budge on his 'principles'.

'Sidhu's resignation was not a spur-of-the-moment decision'

'Sidhu's resignation was not a spur-of-the-moment decision'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'Sidhu's suggestions regarding formation of the new government were completely ignored, so he stepped down.' 'Channi's government is walking on the same path as Amarinder Singh's.'

Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'Hopeful of a seat arrangement with BJP in polls if farmers protest is resolved in farmers' interest'

Punjab polls: No single party may get clear majority, says Amarinder

Punjab polls: No single party may get clear majority, says Amarinder

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Asserting that he is neither retired nor tired, Singh says the urge to make Punjab and the country a better place keeps him going at this age.

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Wordsmiths and artists of different parties are working overtime to deliver punches and counter punches in their bid to reach out to voters through different platforms ranging from Facebook to YouTube.

Actor Sonu Sood's sister joins politics, to contest Punjab polls

Actor Sonu Sood's sister joins politics, to contest Punjab polls

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

However, Sonu Sood has no such plans for himself.

Some truth likely in what Ashwani said in resignation letter: Manish Tiwari

Some truth likely in what Ashwani said in resignation letter: Manish Tiwari

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Kumar on Tuesday resigned from the Congress after a 46-year association, saying he can best serve national causes outside the party fold.

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'The fight is between the Congress and Akali Dal.'

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The youngest in the CWC is 31-year-old Neeraj Kundan, who is an ex-officio member of the body as the president of the National Students Union of India, the students' wing of the party.

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The incident took place after some slogans were raised after the match on Sunday night.

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

"A hundred years ago, Britishers had called Bhagat Singh a terrorist and 100 years later, history is repeating when all these parties want to prove Bhagat Singh's follower (Kejriwal) as a terrorist, but people know the reality," he said.

Told you so...he's unstable: Amarinder on Sidhu's resignation

Told you so...he's unstable: Amarinder on Sidhu's resignation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Sidhu resigned as the PCC chief and sent his resignation to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday.

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday once again trained his guns on former state chief minister Amarinder Singh, calling him a 'fraud,' 'coward' and a 'crybaby.'

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Union Home Ministry has issued showcause notices to six senior officers, including the Bathinda police chief, over the "major lapses in security" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, officials said here on Friday.

Punjab Cong infighting continues as 4 ministers demand CM's removal

Punjab Cong infighting continues as 4 ministers demand CM's removal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The four ministers -- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Charanjit Singh Channi -- and around two dozen legislators met in Chandigarh at the residence of Bajwa on Tuesday.

'Upset' over ministerial picks, Sidhu quits as Punjab Cong chief

'Upset' over ministerial picks, Sidhu quits as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu quit as the Punjab PCC chief, triggering other resignations and plunging the party into a fresh crisis just months ahead of the assembly elections.

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Gandhi rued that the fourth estate was showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face round-the-clock and not raising issues like unemployment or inflation.

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

About 20 Punjab Congress leaders met in Ludhiana on Tuesday, with some of them batting for a key role for Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former state party unit chief who was among the participants.

Punjab objects to Centre extending BSF jurisdiction

Punjab objects to Centre extending BSF jurisdiction

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Some reports suggest that the Centre has empowered the BSF to conduct searches, arrest suspects and make seizures up to an area of 50 km inside the Indian territory from the international border.

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'The distrust of traditional political parties in Punjab is an advantage for AAP.'

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Punjab faces many mortal threats. For most of these the people of Punjab are themselves responsible. And unless they take a brutal hard look within, their future generations have to be resigned to continue living with this constant slide, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

polls

Only Pak deep state benefits from Punjab crisis, says Manish Tewari

Only Pak deep state benefits from Punjab crisis, says Manish Tewari

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Expressing concerns over another round of crisis in the Punjab unit of Congress, Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari said that he is 'extremely distressed' after Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as party's state unit chief and claimed that the only people who are happy with what is going on in the border state is the 'deep state of Pakistan.'

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.