Raipur, July 13 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday with a poignant tribute to the legendary folk artist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Tejan Bai, who passed away recently. The House observed a two-minute silence in her memory and adjourned proceedings for five minutes as a mark of respect.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, while speaking on the condolence motion, highlighted Tejan Bai’s immense contribution to Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage.He said…
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Chandigarh, July 11 (IANS) A long-awaited meeting was held on Saturday between the rival Punjab Congress faction led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, comprising several sitting and former lawmakers, and the party’s general secretary Bhupesh Baghel. After the meeting, Member of Parliament Sukhjinder Randhawa said, “Sometimes the party must reverse certain decisions…we do not need compromised leaders.” The rival camp comprising over 90 leaders has been demanding the replace…
Chandigarh, July 10 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday denied reports of a fallout with senior leader and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi while claiming that certain efforts are being made to create a rift between them.Talking to IANS, Raja Warring said: “There is no ‘Channi versus Warring’. Channi ‘sahab’ is much older than me. He is also my elder brother. Attempts are being made to create a ‘versus’ situation; otherwise, there is nothing like th…
Chandigarh, July 9 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday expressed confidence about the party’s prospects of forming a government in the state in the 2027 assembly elections. Despite the camp led by Member of Parliament and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who is “anguished” over the continuation of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the state chief, Baghel said the process of meeting senior leaders and workers is going on, a…
Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Amid wide speculations of discord and infighting within the Punjab Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, party’s Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday asserted that there was no division or factionalism in the organisation and all the leaders stand firmly behind Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the newly appointed Punjab Congress Committee (PCC) chief. He also said discussions with senior leaders, including Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, w…
Chandigarh, July 7 (IANS) Amid a deepening rift within the Punjab Congress, with senior leader Partap Bajwa calling for greater discipline ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the party’s Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday said the party was “the only option,” and people were looking forward to it. However, several “sulking” Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, were conspicuously absent from the “damage-control” meeting called by Baghel in Chandiga…
Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) With the Congress camp of MP Charanjit Singh Channi pushing for leadership change in Punjab ahead of the Assembly polls, AICC in-charge for the state, Bhupesh Baghel, will be visiting here from Monday for the next two to three days to meet the state leadership.A party statement said the purpose of Baghel’s visit is to hold detailed interactions with the chairpersons, co-chairpersons, and members of these committees, understand their plans, and prepare a comprehensive …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Leaders across party lines expressed deep sadness over the demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai, recalling her invaluable contributions to elevating Chhattisgarh’s cultural identity onto an international level. Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness. According to the hospital officials, Teejan Bai breathed her last at 3.15 a.m. on Sunday. Sh…
Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab slated likely in early 2027, the Congress on Wednesday clarified that there would be no change of state party leadership and reposed faith in the party’s senior leadership. The party high command retained young and energetic Member of Parliament (MP), Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, as the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President.A party statement said Partap Singh Bajwa would continue as Leader of Opposition.Former Chief Minist…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday met senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, 10 Janpath, in New Delhi. This was his first visit to 10 Janpath after assuming the role of Chief Minister. During the meeting, Shivakumar expressed his gratitude to the Congress leadership and discussed various party- and governance-related matters.The Chief Mini…