AMARINDER SINGH
Rahul Gandhi to kickstart Congress Punjab campaign from Mann's home turf on November 4
Rahul Gandhi will launch the Congress party's campaign in Sangrur on November 4, targeting AAP's chief minister Bhagat Mann. The Congress aims to present a unified front after facing internal conflicts and leadership tussles. Pargat Singh, recently appointed leadership, will steer the party’s efforts in the upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Congress leaders have been engaging to emphasize party unity amidst their electoral challenge.
IIT baba dead? Sensational claims about his demise go viral, Haryana police responds
A misleading rumor circulated on social media alleging the death of IIT Baba, Abhay Singh Grewal, in Hisar. In reality, the individual found deceased was Rahul Jain, a resident of the area. The authorities quickly dispelled the rumors, clarifying the confusion surrounding his death. Hisar Police have called on the public to avoid sharing unverified information to help prevent further misinformation from circulating in the community.
Will form govt in Punjab 100 pc; no CM face, Congress fighting as team under 'unifying' Pargat: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot asserted confidence in the Congress forming the next Punjab government, emphasizing the party's united front led by Pargat Singh. He highlighted the lack of a chief ministerial face while affirming that the party would decide leadership after elections, noting strong competition from AAP and the weakened position of SAD and BJP.
'Anything is possible in politics': Sachin Pilot on Captain Amarinder's Congress return speculation
Sachin Pilot spoke about the possibility of Captain Amarinder Singh returning to the Congress party. He recognized Singh's contributions to Punjab and acknowledged his significant stature in politics. While Singh expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP, he has not indicated a definitive intention to leave the party. The speculation about his political future heightened after recent statements made by Singh and Rahul Gandhi.
Will form govt in Punjab 100%; no CM face, Cong fighting as team under 'unifying' Pargat: Pilot
Congress party leader Sachin Pilot is confident of winning the upcoming Punjab elections and forming the next government. He emphasized that all party leaders are working together as a unified team under Pargat Singh's leadership. Pilot stated that the main competition will be between Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.
'Anything is possible in politics': Pilot on Captain Amarinder's Congress return speculation
Sachin Pilot addressed speculation regarding Captain Amarinder Singh's potential return to the Congress party. Singh has recently expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP and indicated challenges he is facing. Pilot acknowledged Singh's contributions to Punjab and his stature in politics. While there is speculation regarding Singh's future, no direct discussions have occurred between them. The political landscape in Punjab may continue to change as circumstances evolve.
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I'm a team player, will work as 'full back': New Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh
Pargat Singh, the newly-appointed president of Punjab Congress, aims for a united approach despite past factionalism. He expressed respect for his predecessor, Raja Warring, and highlighted team collaboration for future decisions. Singh emphasized the need to restore democracy in the country and sees the party as a collective effort under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
Pargat Singh takes over as Punjab Congress chief, replacing Raja Warring
Pargat Singh has been appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned earlier that day. Warring acknowledged his tenure and shared his views with Rahul Gandhi regarding the state organisation. The leadership change comes as Congress prepares for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Working presidents and committee chairpersons in Punjab will maintain their roles during this transition.
Police cordons Jantar Mantar, deploys more men at EC office amid protests
Delhi Police have increased security measures outside the Election Commission of India due to planned protests. The protests are organized by the Delhi Congress over electoral roll revisions, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Additional protests are also taking place across different states including Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, targeting the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Kumar in Parliament over alleged irregularities.
Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur
Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.
Rahul Gandhi calls Amarinder his favourite BJP leader; ex-Punjab CM says personal ties with Gandhis remain
During an engaging Instagram session, Rahul Gandhi surprisingly labeled Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. In response, Amarinder Singh expressed gratitude, emphasizing the enduring personal bonds with the Gandhi family while firmly stating his loyalty to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He highlighted how personal relationships can transcend political affiliations, recalling his departure from Congress driven by internal conflicts and disagreements within the party.
Mukhtar Ansari's sons allotted Wakf Board land during Amarinder Singh's rule: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
The Punjab government on Monday issued a notice of recovery to Amarinder Singh and Congress MLA Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a day after Mann said he would recover from them the Rs 55 lakh legal fee for keeping Ansari in the Rupnagar jail in the state. Randhawa has threatened to file a defamation case against Bhagwant Mann for "character assassination".
Cong show-cause notice to Amarinder Singh's wife Preneet Kaur over 'anti-party activities'
Punjab is scheduled to go for Assembly polls in 2022. In the 2017 Punjab Assembly polls, Congress won an absolute majority in the state by winning 77 seats and ousted the SAD-BJP government after 10 years.
Amarinder Singh 'coward', 'crybaby', says Navjot Singh Sidhu
Navjot Singh Sidhu claimed that the people of Punjab hate the former CM. Referring to the resignation of Amarinder Singh as the Punjab CM, he said "We changed a failed chief minister."
Amarinder Singh 'spent cartridge', 'Jaichand' of Punjab politics: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Amarinder Singh had announced to float his own party after he resigned as the Punjab CM following a bitter power tussle with Sidhu last month. Calling him "Jaichand", an medieval ruler taken as a traitor, Sidhu accused Amarinder Singh of siding with the BJP and the SAD as the CM.
Congress damaged its interests by not trusting me: Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh hit out at Congress general secretary Harish Rawat on Thursday over his reported secularism remark, reminding him about the induction of Navjot Singh Sidhu from the BJP and the grand old party's alliance with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
Sidhu calls Amarinder 'architect' of farm laws, former CM dubs ex-cricketer a 'fraud'
Sidhu's remark came two days after Amarinder Singh said he would launch his own political party and that he was hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP, provided the ongoing farmers' stir against the farm laws was resolved in the agriculturists' interest.
Amarinder Singh a patriot, open to alliance with those who put national interest first: BJP
Earlier, Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said he would soon announce his own political party and is hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP if the farmers' issue is resolved in their interest.
Is there space for 'humiliation, insult' in Congress, asks Amarinder Singh
Besides calling the Gandhi siblings as "inexperienced", the former Punjab CM had said he would pit a strong candidate against state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu in the upcoming assembly polls.
By calling Sidhu a 'traitor', Captain targeting Gandhi family, says Punjab Congress chief's advisor
Amarinder Singh resigned as the chief minister of Punjab on Saturday following months of infighting between him and Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Navjot Sidhu is 'incompetent', has connections with Pakistan, will oppose any move to make him Punjab CM: Amarinder Singh
"Navjot Singh Sidhu is an incompetent man, he is going to be a disaster. I will oppose his name for the next CM face. He has a connection with Pakistan. It will be a threat to national security...: Amarinder Singh told ANI
Amarinder-Rahul faceoff is not new, it turned full circle today
After quitting the chief minister's post of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh said that the "future options are open". He said he will talk to his supporters as he said he was feeling humiliated in the Congress party.
4 ministers revolt against Punjab CM Amarinder Singh; his loyalist want Navjot Sidhu's advisors sacked
Sidhu too was targeted by a group of Punjab ministers and MLAs, loyal to CM Amarinder Singh, who demanded strong action against his two advisors over their “patently anti-national and pro-Pakistan comments”, warning it could cause massive damage to the Congress in the run-up to the Punjab Assembly polls due in less than six months.
Punjab framing policy for one-rank promotion: Amarinder Singh
On Friday, Amarinder Singh had ordered a double promotion for Satpal Singh as a special case and decided to recruit him as an assistant sub-inspector (ASI).
Congress Punjab in-charge Asha Kumari seeks report into face-off between Amarinder Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu
She said state party chief Sunil Jakhar will give the report once he is free from the election process after the declaration of the results.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces an annual dope test for government officials
Captain Amarinder Singh has also directed the Chief Secretary to work out modalities and have the necessary notification issued well on time.
SAD-BJP, Congress have seat-sharing arrangement: Arvind Kejriwal
"Why Captain Amarinder Singh did not file a defamation case against me. Why he has maintained a stony silence on the issue? It shows he is guilty," he said.
Rebels want Captain Amarinder Singh to head Punjab Congress; oppose Ambika Soni
The rebels have also made it clear to the leadership their preferred candidate to head the PCC ahead of the assembly elections is Amarinder Singh himself.
Pradesh Congress Committee top post behind Capt Amarinder Singh-Partap Singh Bajwa tussle
According to them, the high command must find a way out to end the raging feud in Punjab Congress between state president Partap Singh Bajwa and former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.
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