Speaking to ANI, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "He does low-level politics because he wants to join BJP. First, he sends his brother (Fatehjang Singh Bajwa) to the party... he is hungry for power. We stand firmly with Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and AAP. No MLA is going anywhe
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh strongly criticized both the ruling AAP government and the opposition Congress in Punjab, accusing them of engaging in a political charade while the state suffers.
Bajwa likened the situation to the "Eknath Shinde episode" in Maharashtra, where Shiv Sena MLAs defected to form a new government. He further claimed that these MLAs are making 'advance bookings' just like people buy tickets for DSiljit Dosanjh's show in advance.
According to the notification released on February 21, Dhaliwal, who holds the portfolio of the NRI Affairs department, was allocated the charge of the Department of Administrative Reforms, which the Government now says does not exist.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses the controversy around Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal running a 'non-existent' department, asserting reforms are underway. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders criticise the state government's administration and its handling of the issue.
According to a Punjab government Gazette notification released on February 21, Dhaliwal will hold the portfolio of the NRI Affairs department only; the Department of Administrative Reforms, which was earlier allocated to him, is not in existence.
The third batch of illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to Punjab's Amritsar are now being sent to their respective states. The aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian nationals arrived just a day after the second batch of Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migra
He slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "criticising" the country abroad. Taking a jibe, Rao said that Rahul should take a 'cue' from his party's MP and learn that outside the country, we are all one.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. He blamed the Ministry of Railways and said that the accident took place due to their negligence.
"He (Bhagwant Mann) is a part of the 'tukde tukde' gang who always thinks of dividing the nation. His agents are working in Punjab and illegal shops are running here... isn't that something to be ashamed of??" he further said.
Punjab's NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to Amritsar.
"Bhagwant Mann should understand that Punjab is a part of this country. If a flight comes from America, the first state is Punjab. When you cross Lahore, we come to Amritsar. Punjab is not a separate country and it is not going to cause any security threat." Alok told ANI.