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Will connect 1 crore women with Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government's ambitious plan to enroll one crore women under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, with a recent disbursement of Rs 181.50 crore to 5.30 lakh beneficiaries. Mann also criticized 'modern-day masands' and the Shiromani Akali Dal, accusing them of misleading people and…

The Economic Times

Sukhbir Singh Badal’s first reaction after Nanded gurdwara attack: ‘I have never been scared’

Sukhbir Singh Badal stated the attack aimed to disturb Punjab's peace and vowed to prevent it. He was injured by a kirpan at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra on Thursday. The alleged attacker was taken into custody by the Maharashtra Police. Badal underwent surgery for a tendon injury and nerve…

The Economic Times

Rijiju welcomes SAD's revised stand on women's quota, delimitation

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the Shiromani Akali Dal's revised stance on women's reservation. The party now supports immediate passage of the women's reservation and delimitation bills. This development follows a meeting between SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government seeks to implement 33 percent…

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Shiromani Akali Dal supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands immediate implementation: SAD chief

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill. He cited Sikh Gurus' teachings on gender equality and the SGPC's example. The party also discussed a fair delimitation process ensuring equal state representation. They supported a uniform 50% seat increase proposal for all…

The Economic Times

Punjab civic polls: Political workers clash at several places; 63.94 per cent voter turnout recorded

Punjab witnessed civic elections on Tuesday. Clashes and allegations of booth capturing were reported across several locations. The polling saw a turnout of 63.94 percent. The elections are considered crucial ahead of next year's assembly polls. Counting of votes will take place on May 29. Several political leaders condemned the…

The Economic Times

Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

Newslaundry

SAD turmoil spotlights newspaper editor’s ‘influence’ in Punjab politics

The rebellion within the Shiromani Akali Dal has spotlighted the influence of regional papers in Punjab, especially Barjinder Singh Hamdard, the owner and editor-in-chief of the Jalandhar-based daily Ajit.

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A political churning in Punjab

Punjab's political parties in flux before '24 polls: AAP seeks identity, Congress fears losing it; SAD on course correction, BJP trying to make inroads. AAP pushing 'Punjab governance model' in 3 States, but failed to win a seat. Congress part of INDIA bloc w/ AAP, but leaders oppose alliance. SAD…

The Hindu

After solar pact, AAP slams previous govts in Punjab over costly power

CHANDIGARH: After signing a 1,200 MW solar power agreement, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP and accused them of deliberately buying expensive electricity from 2007-2017.

The Times of India

Hardeep Puri rules out BJP-SAD alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Union Minister said the SAD has lost its credibility among voters in Punjab as shown in the recent Jalandhar by-election poll results and rejected the possibility of any alliance with the party.

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