"bhagwant-mann"

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies like ED and CBI after fresh raids on minister Sanjeev Arora. Mann alleged political vendetta, divisive politics, discrimination against Punjab, and warned BJP tactics would fail in the state

Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Punjab and Chandigarh in a money laundering probe linked to alleged land fraud and GMADA licence irregularities. Searches targeted builders and associates allegedly connected to aides of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab BJP leaders attacked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for blaming the party over recent blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, demanding proof or resignation. The BJP cited the Punjab DGP’s remarks linking the incidents to Pakistan’s ISI and accused the CM of irresponsible politics

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demanded a constitutional provision for recall of elected representatives, stressing accountability and protection of democratic values.

Raghav Chadha and other BJP Rajya Sabha MPs met President Droupadi Murmu alleging Punjab AAP government misuse of resources against defectors Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also planned meeting over alleged illegal defection of seven MPs amid escalating political confrontation row

The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Arvind Kejriwal of vendetta politics after FIRs against Sandeep Pathak. BJP alleged misuse of Punjab Police, while AAP faced setback as seven MPs defected to BJP

The BJP and Congress slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after allegations surfaced that he appeared drunk inside the Assembly. Leaders accused Mann of hypocrisy, citing his pledge to make Punjab free of intoxication, while also claiming his conduct tarnishes the state’s image.

Pandemonium erupted in the Punjab Assembly during a special Labour Day session after Congress demanded breath analyser and dope tests for all MLAs, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Heated exchanges, a walkout and allegations over conduct inside the House intensified political tensions

Bhagwant Mann will meet Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to raise concerns over AAP MPs joining BJP, vowing to defend Punjab’s mandate and democratic values following a major राजनीतिक setback to Aam Aadmi Party

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a major crisis after seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, defected to the BJP, citing corruption and ideological decline. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought presidential intervention to disqualify the rebels.

The Congress accused the BJP of using a “washing machine” to induct opposition leaders after seven AAP MPs switched sides to the BJP. Jairam Ramesh criticised the move, while AAP leaders alleged betrayal and called the defectors “traitors.

Gulab Chand Kataria approved the Punjab sacrilege amendment law, making the Sri Guru Granth Sahib protection act stricter with life imprisonment and heavy fines for desecration. The move aims to deter sacrilege and preserve religious sanctity in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre after ED raids on a state minister, alleging misuse of agencies to target non-BJP governments, while Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the motive behind repeated actions against AAP leaders

Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like ED and CBI to target AAP leaders ahead of Punjab polls, alleging intimidation tactics while asserting his party will not be cowed down

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre in Meerut, saying India has become a "vishwachela" instead of a "vishwaguru". He highlighted farmers’ struggles with electricity supply and mocked Prime Minister Modi’s speeches for lacking tangible results.

AAP MP Swati Maliwal has accused Arvind Kejriwal of getting a “Sheesh Mahal” built in Punjab, even grander than the Delhi residence controversy. She alleged misuse of Punjab’s state machinery, including government aircraft, for Kejriwal’s travel and comfort

Punjab Chief Minister alleged that “he finds time to tour abroad but ‘fails’ to address the concerns of 140 crore Indians”.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann speeches focused on contrasting AAP's governance model with the divisive politics of the Opposition, emphasising education, healthcare, and financial empowerment as key pillars of AAP's vision, on the last day of campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls

In his address, the Chief Minister said it is a historic occasion as these sons of the soil who have brought laurels for the state and country are being honoured

Since Mann is a Z-Plus security protectee, it is not possible to arrange security at a short notice, MEA reportedly informed the Punjab Chief Minister