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Victory of democracy: Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on panchayats’ dissolution rollback

CHANDIGARH: Responding to the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government’s decision to roll back its move to dissolve the panchayats, leader of opposition in the state assembly Partap Singh Bajwa termed it a victory of the democratic institutions.

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Punjab CM hits back, says not afraid of Governor’s threat to impose President’s Rule in Punjab

Punjab CM Mann says Gov. Purohit's threat to recommend President's Rule an insult to Punjabis; won't bow down.

The Hindu

Immature, unprofessional: Opposition hits out at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Saturday blamed Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday for his ongoing confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit.

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Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit warns CM Bhagwant Mann to respond to his letters or face consequences

CHANDIGARH: Amid the continuing hostility, Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday again shot off a strongly-worded letter warning chief minister Bhagwant Mann to respond to his earlier letters besides sending him an action taken report about the rampant availability of drugs in the state before he writes to the President…

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BJP flays CM Mann for neglecting people of Punjab in need of hour

BJP accuses Punjab CM Mann of neglecting State during floods, says he's busy in political rallies in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. Mann's actions termed "highly insensitive and irresponsible" by BJP spokesperson.

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Unfortunate that Punjab Governor doesn't know whether calling special Assembly session in June was legal or not: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it is “very unfortunate” that Governor Banwarilal Purohit does not know whether the June 19-20 session was legal or illegal.

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AAP govt.-Governor heading for another showdown; Punjab Governor cast doubt on ‘legality’ of June Assembly session

Punjab Gov. Purohit & CM Mann’s AAP govt. face another showdown as Gov. casts doubt on legality of June Assembly session.

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New drone policy soon: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a new drone policy with restrictions and compulsory registration of all UAVs will be unveiled soon

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Punjab Govt. to revert to old office timings from July 17

Punjab govt announces 9am-5pm office timings from July 17. CM Bhagwant Mann had earlier announced 7.30am-2pm timings for summer season. Aim to save electricity & give visitors respite from heat. Unique decision, hopes other states follow.

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Let me serve the people, will definitely reply you at appropriate time: Punjab CM to opposition

PATIALA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday slammed the opposition for politicising a natural catastrophe and said that he is busy in ensuring relief for the Punjabis and will give befitting reply to them at an appropriate time.

The Times of India

Punjab rains: CM Bhagwant Mann asks cabinet ministers, MLAs, officers to stay put in their respective areas to help people in need

CHANDIGARH: In the wake of incessant rain across the state, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has asked all the cabinet ministers, MLAs and officers to stay put in their respective areas and reach out to people in need.

The Times of India

In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

The Hindu

AAP Government, SGPC at loggerheads over Sikh Gurdwara Amendment Bill

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, and Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are at loggerheads over the recently passed Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the State Assembly.

The Hindu

SGPC’s General House outrightly rejects amendment in Sikh Gurdwara Bill, warns to launch 'Morcha'

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has firmly rejected the Sikh Gurdwara (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was recently passed by the Punjab assembly and has warned the Punjab government that if the controversial Bill is not reversed, they will initiate a Morcha.

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Gurdwaras Bill covering Gurbani telecast returns spotlight to Punjab’s ‘panthic’ politics

With the passage of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the politics of Sikh (‘panthic’) issues have returned to centerstage in Punjab

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Punjab steps in to help Karnataka with its free rice scheme

The Congress government in Karnataka, which is struggling to procure rice for its ambitious Anna Bhagya scheme, on Monday received a ray of hope after the Aam Admi Party (AAP) government in Punjab agreed in-principle to supply the requisite quantum of rice even as the State government is trying to…

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Punjab CM interfering in Sikh affairs to fulfill his political interests: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has condemned chief minister (CM) Bhagwant Singh Mann's proposed amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 stating that the same threatens the very essence of Sikhism and undermines the autonomy and democratic functioning of gurdwaras.

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Punjab govt. decision to allow free-to-air telecast of the Gurbani creates a row

The AAP-led Punjab Government said it will amend the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925 to ensure free telecast rights of Gurbani from the Golden Temple.

The Hindu

Is Bhagwant Mann a Chief Minister or pilot, asks Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of going around the country with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal at the cost of the State’s interest, resulting in deteriorating law and order

The Hindu

Is Bhagwant Mann a Chief Minister or pilot, asks Amit Shah in Gurdaspur

The Union Home Minister was addressing a gathering in Punjab’s Gurdaspur during the party’s outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the BJP government at the Centre.

The Hindu

Hostility between Punjab Governor-CM on display yet again

The ongoing hostility between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was yet again on display on June 12 as both fired salvos at each other

The Hindu

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wanted Navjot Sidhu to lead Punjab, claims Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur on June 9 said her husband “gifted” the Chief Minister’s chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

The Hindu

Akali Dal advises Punjab CM against meeting Khattar over college affiliation issue

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to hold a meeting with his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar over the issue of affiliation of Haryana colleges with Panjab University.

The Hindu

Kejriwal meets Jharkhand CM Soren; gets support against Centre’s Delhi Ordinance

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader also announced that his party would support AAP in opposing Centre’s Ordinance.

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