New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Wednesday over the recent blast incidents in Punjab’s Amritsar and Jalandhar, with BJP leaders launching sharp attacks on the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government and questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s statements on the matter.Reacting to the development, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha expressed serious concern, describing the blasts as a deliberate attempt to disturb peace in the border state.”In the last few hours, two ve…
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Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat on Wednesday convened a meeting of its State Election Committee to begin deliberations on appointing key office-bearers across local bodies following its recent electoral success.The meeting was held under the chairmanship of State President Jagdish Vishwakarma and attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.Party leaders said the deliberations would continue for nearly three days to fin…
Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) The Opposition in Punjab on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government as two back-to-back blasts rocked the state within three hours, first in Jalandhar and then Amritsar, alleging a collapse of law and order. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources said a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is heading to Jalandhar and Amritsar to gather more information about the incident and assist the police in the investigation.Shiromani Akali Dal (…
Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday intensified their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab, alleging a deteriorating law and order situation following two consecutive explosions near high-security locations that raised fresh security concerns. The first incident was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, around 10:50 P.M. on Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies. Officials confirmed that no casualties wer…
Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) An explosion was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident. The blast, which occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, led to the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and forensic teams to the site. The Forensic Science Laboratory team collected samples and other material evidence, which have been sent for analysis to ascer…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday accused his former party of resorting to “vindictive politics” and misusing state machinery to target leaders who recently merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Drawing a contrast between AAP’s past and present conduct, Chadha said, “As long as we were obedient, we were called virtuous. The moment we parted ways, we were branded corrupt. Those who describe loot and plunder as ‘s…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday disapproved of Arvind Kejriwal’s attempt to doubt Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader for refusal to credit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s tallest leader the party’s mega win in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Rijiju criticised the opposition parties for remaining in denial over the issue of PM Modi’s popularity and also advised them to stop putting up a fake show of unity…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who recently switched from the AAP, arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday morning to discuss concerns with President Droupadi Murmu regarding the alleged misuse of state resources by the AAP-led government in Punjab. Chadha, along with three other Rajya Sabha members, is anticipated to file a complaint alleging discriminatory actions against leaders who transitioned from AAP to the BJP.The meeting is planned before a separate discu…
May 5 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday to raise the issue of what he described as “illegal” and “unlawful defection” by seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including six from Punjab, while asserting that such “actions amount to a betrayal of the people’s mandate”.Chief Minister Mann earlier told the media that they have received confirmation from the Rashtrapati Bhawan and on Tuesday (May 5) “we will meet the President of India to raise the issue of ill…
Chandigarh, May 4 (IANS) Senior Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Monday extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for leading the party to a historic and record-breaking victory in the Assembly elections held across key states. Describing the poll verdict as a clear and decisive mandate, Sodhi said the results reaffirmed the people’s unwavering faith in strong leadership, good governance, and a development-driv…