AAP PUNJAB POLICY
AAP leader Manish Sisodia says Punjab govt to allow farmers to clear sand from flood-hit fields
Following devastating floods in Punjab, the AAP government plans to allow farmers to remove sand deposits from their inundated fields to facilitate the sowing of the Rabi crop. This decision aims to address farmers' concerns about sand accumulation hindering future cultivation. While 40 villages are affected and relief operations are underway, the policy announcement awaits Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's return.
Punjab govt to allow flood-hit farmers to mine sand from their fields: Manish Sisodia
Manish Sisodia announced that Punjab farmers will be permitted to extract and sell sand deposited in their fields by recent floods, addressing concerns about the upcoming Rabi crop. He urged Prime Minister Modi to release the "pending" Rs 60,000 crore to aid flood relief efforts during his visit to Punjab.
Punjab Cabinet gives nod to denotify land pooling policy
The Punjab Cabinet has approved denotifying the land pooling policy, previously withdrawn amidst opposition pressure and a High Court stay. Amendments to the Punjab Cooperative Societies Act were also approved, removing stamp duty exemptions for certain societies to prevent illegal transactions. Additionally, the creation of 'Panchayat Development Secretary' post was approved to boost rural development.
Punjab: AAP govt withdraws land pooling policy
Facing strong opposition from political rivals and farmer organizations, the AAP government in Punjab has withdrawn its land pooling policy. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had also ordered a temporary halt to the policy's implementation.
Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal to launch 'Jameen Bachao - Punjab Bachao Morcha' from September 1
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) pledges to protect farmers' land in Punjab. Sukhbir Singh Badal promises to return acquired land if SAD wins in 2027. The party will launch 'Jameen Bachao - Punjab Bachao Morcha' on September 1, 2025. This is against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's land policies.
Punjab’s MSMEs battle land and power woes, all eyes on new industrial policy
While MSMEs in Punjab face several challenges, there’s a sense of cautious optimism regarding the state’s upcoming industrial policy.
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Shiromani Akali Dal announces Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as nominee for Tarn Taran bypoll
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has nominated Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa for the upcoming Tarn Taran assembly bypoll. This follows the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. Randhawa joined SAD with several leaders. Badal has appointed Gulzar Singh Ranike as the in-charge for the bypoll campaign. He accused Arvind Kejriwal of planning a land deal.
Territory Chasm: AAP's Delhi-fication of Punjab leads to internal rumblings, conflict in teams
Following AAP's defeat in Delhi, the party has shifted focus to Punjab, leading to a power struggle between Delhi and Punjab leadership. Key Delhi leaders are now overseeing crucial portfolios, causing discontent among the Punjab cadre who feel sidelined.
AAP leader Sanjeev Arora takes oath as Ludhiana West MLA
Sanjeev Arora of AAP was sworn in as MLA for Ludhiana West after winning the recent bypoll, with Punjab Minister Aman Arora praising his honesty and thanking voters for their support. The victory leaves AAP's Rajya Sabha seat vacant, with the party yet to decide on a replacement.
AAP tests it's anti-corruption plank in bypolls; bounces back
Aam Aadmi Party regained momentum after recent electoral setbacks. The party secured victories in Gujarat and Punjab by-elections. AAP retained both seats, improving their previous victory margins. The party focused on its anti-corruption platform. Gopal Italia won the Visavadar seat in Gujarat. Sanjeev Arora won in Ludhiana, Punjab. AAP leaders crafted campaigns focused on local issues.
Ludhiana West bypoll: Prestige at stake for AAP, Congress
Ludhiana West is gearing up for a crucial bypoll where AAP is striving to retain its influence in Punjab, while Congress aims to reclaim its historical stronghold. The election's outcome will gauge BJP's urban voter appeal and test SAD's revival after recent electoral setbacks.
AAP should fulfill its promises in Punjab before announcing Delhi schemes: Ravneet Singh Bittu
The BJP criticizes AAP over unfulfilled promises in Punjab as AAP announces new schemes for Delhi ahead of assembly elections. Ravneet Singh Bittu accuses AAP of failing to address issues like drug eradication, law and order, and brain drain in Punjab, emphasizing the need for accountability before making new promises.
Fulfil promises in Punjab before announcing schemes in Delhi: Ravneet Singh Bittu tells AAP
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu criticizes AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for unfulfilled promises in Punjab, including the unimplemented Rs 1,000 monthly aid to women and handling of drug issues. He also highlights rising crime rates, the assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala, and migration issues.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses Centre of preparing to implement revoked farm laws through backdoor
Arvind Kejriwal blames BJP for any potential harm to protesting farmers in Punjab, who are demanding a legal guarantee on MSP. He accuses the Centre of reviving the repealed farm laws under a new policy. The Supreme Court criticizes the Punjab government over handling the fasting farmer leader's situation.
AAP may use 'kickbacks' from Punjab excise policy in LS polls: State BJP to EC
Punjab BJP presses for ED probe into excise policy, citing AAP corruption. BJP accuses AAP of receiving black money. Election Commission seeks report on Sangrur's liquor tragedy. AAP denies corruption allegations, claims revenue increase.
Punjab BJP urges EC to order probe into state's excise policy
Punjab BJP delegation urges ED probe into Punjab's excise policy similar to Delhi's. Allegations of AAP involvement, revenue loss, and coercion of officers highlight the demand for investigation into corruption and favoritism in the state.
AAP seeks to expand footprint this Lok Sabha polls: A SWOT analysis
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up to expand its political reach in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections amidst challenges such as corruption allegations and potential arrest of leader Arvind Kejriwal. Despite successes in Delhi and Punjab, AAP faces organizational weaknesses and threats from BJP's Hindutva politics.
Alliance with AAP not possible, will demoralise Cong men: SS Randhawa
Randhawa, known as a staunch Congressman and a loyalist of the party high command, also questioned the credibility of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's arrest on the basis of a case filed in 2015, when the Akali Dal government was in office.
Senior leaders 'detained', AAP holds 'emergency meeting' of office-bearers
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convened an "emergency meeting" of its office-bearers to determine the party's next steps after several of its leading figures were "detained" during a protest against the Central Bureau of Investigation's summons to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the excise policy case. Gopal Rai chaired the meeting, which was attended by several Delhi leaders and included talks about the party's future plans.
AAP dismisses Oppn's charge of Punjab CM being 'deplaned' due to intoxication
"Shockingly, Punjab government is mum over these reports involving their CM Bhagwant Mann. Arvind Kejriwal needs to come clean on this issue. The government of India must step in as this involves Punjabi and national pride. If he was deplaned, the government of India must raise the issue with its German counterpart," he added. Earlier on August 31, a delegation, including Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, submitted a memorandum to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and demanded a CBI inquiry into the state excise policy.
Akali Dal's Sukhbir Singh Badal criticizes CM Bhagwant Mann for allegedly being drunk and deplaned from flight
Badal took to Twitter and wrote, "Disturbing media reports quoting co-passengers say Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was deplaned from a Lufthansa flight as he was too drunk to walk. And it led to a 4-hour flight delay. He missed AAP's national convention. These reports have embarrassed and shamed Punjabis all over the globe."
Congress takes a dig at AAP over ads in Gujarat, calls it 'Arvind Advertisement Party'
"In 2015, the AAP spent Rs 81 crore on advertisement through TV and print. In 2017-18, Rs 117 crore; in 2019, Rs 200 crore; in 21-22, about Rs 490 crore. Under Sheila Dikshit's Delhi government, the advertisement budget was Rs 11 crore," PTI quoted Kumar as saying.
Shiromani Akali Dal seeks CBI, ED probe into Punjab's excise policy 'scam'
In July, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recommended a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Excise Policy 2021-22. Following this, the AAP-led Delhi government withdrew the new liquor policy.
AAP announces five more candidates for Punjab assembly elections
According to the statement, Dinesh Dhall will be the AAP candidate from Jalandhar North, Jagtar Singh from Samrala, Hardeep Singh Mundian from Sahnewal, Amandeep Kaur Arora from Moga and Amit Rattan Kotfatta from Bathinda Rural.
Punjabis will never tolerate 'outsider' Arvind Kejriwal as CM: SAD
Manish Sisodia has disrespected the memory of 43 martyrs, who gave their lives for the realisation of Punjabi Suba by openly moving the candidature of Arvind Kejriwal as Punjab CM, said SAD.
AAP offers Navjot Singh Sidhu Punjab's deputy CM's post if it wins poll
Congress is ready to induct Sidhu and other members, but AAP may find it difficult to offer tickets to both Sidhu and his wife due to the one-family-one-ticket policy .
Open to ally with like-minded parties in Punjab: Amarinder Singh
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh today said that his party was open to forge an alliance with "like-minded secular parties" for the 2017 assembly polls.
SAD, Congress only 'nurtured' own families: AAP
Chhotepur said Punjab was facing the biggest problem of corruption and drugs at this moment.
AAP launches mass contact programme in Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) kicked off a mass contact programme in Punjab to expose the "bad and faulty" policies of successive governments in the state to all sections of the society.
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