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AAP-Opposition spar after CM asks Speaker to ‘lock’ Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh Assembly chaos as CM Bhagwant Mann hands Speaker "lock and key" to keep opposition inside during discussion.

The Hindu

Punjab Governor to visit border districts again

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit to visit border districts to address drug and weapon smuggling concerns from Pakistan.

The Hindu

Former Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit pitches for country’s winter capital in Tamil Nadu

Banwarilal Purohit's suggestion for Tamil Nadu to have a parliament session is seen as BJP's strategy to expand its base in the southern state ahead of the 2024 general election.

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns; cites personal reasons

Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Banwarilal Purohit submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on February 3, citing personal reasons.

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns from the post citing personal reasons

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday resigned from the post citing personal reasons. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Governor seeks report from CM over Cabinet Minister’s conviction

Referring to a representation received regarding the conviction of the Minister in a criminal case, the Governor pointed out that on December 21, 2023, a court of law convicted Mr. Arora for two years, and that the conviction has not yet been stayed by a competent higher court.

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Punjab Governor seeks report from CM over cabinet Minister Aman Arora’s conviction

Punjab Governor seeks report from CM on Cabinet Minister's conviction & sentence of 2 years imprisonment by court

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Punjab 2023: Governor, CM at loggerheads; radical preacher Amritpal Singh triggers 'Khalistan' scare

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Governor Banwarilal Purohit sparred over SYL canal, farmers' protests, radical preacher and more in 2023.

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No vote for veto: On Governors and their powers

Supreme Court has done well to remove the veto power of Governors

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Governors can’t sit on Bills passed by Assembly: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has laid down that a Governor cannot sit on key Bills passed by a State Legislature ruling on in a writ petition filed by the Punjab government complaining that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has held back crucial Bills.

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

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Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

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Punjab Governor withholds approval for money bills ahead of Special Assembly Session; cautions AAP govt. to not continue with patently illegal session

Gov. Purohit withholds approval of 3 money Bills sent by Punjab govt. for special session, citing it as illegal.

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Punjab’s debt rises by ₹50,000 crore during AAP regime: Governor seeks fund ‘utilisation details’ from CM Mann

Gov. Purohit seeks details of ₹50,000 cr. debt incurred during AAP's 1.5-yr. regime in Punjab. CM Mann requested release of Rural Development Fund from Centre. Purohit asked for details of utilisation of funds to convince PM Modi. Awaiting Supreme Court decision.

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Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asserts CM Bhagwant Mann doesn't know Constitution & believes he's uncrowned king. Purohit says if State was being governed as per Constitution & corruption-free, there'd be no problem. He adds CM not giving proper reply to queries about corruption & anomalies, indicating something 'hanky panky'. Purohit feels…

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Last salute: Six-year-old son bids farewell as Col Manpreet Singh is cremated

Kabir, 6, saluted his father, Colonel Manpreet Singh, one last time before his cremation in Mohali, Punjab. Mourners, family, and officials paid their respects, with Kabir clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin. The cremation was with full military honours, including a wreath laying ceremony and gun salute. Punjab Governor, former Army…

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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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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.

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

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Punjab Police rolls out Drone Emergency Response System to prevent smuggling of drugs, arms

The Police will coordinate with Village Level Defence Committees in areas along the India-Pakistan border to prevent instances of smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition

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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.

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Congress leader Bajwa writes to Punjab Governor over 'sexual misconduct' charge against Minister

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa wrote to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on June 2, urging him to forward the matter pertaining to minister Lal Chand Kataruchak

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