Punjab BJP chief lambasts opposition, farmer union leaders over disrupted campaigning

Punjab BJP chief lambasts opposition, farmer union leaders over disrupted campaigning

Thursday, 16 May 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the rival political outfits, particularly the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, for allegedly instigating farmers to disrupt the saffron party’s candidates’ election campaign activities in the State. Visibly irate over the situation, Jakhar accused the...

Karnal LS Seat likely to witness direct contest between BJP's Khattar and Congress’ Budhiraja

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | MANOJ KUMAR

Karnal, which is named after the famous king Karna of Mahabharata and also known as Karna Nagri is all set to witness a direct contest between an experienced and seasoned politician cum-strategist and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Haryana Youth Congress president Divyanshu Budhiraja. The Polling in...

BJP adjusts strategy to counter farmer protests in Punjab; Shifts focus to migrants

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Amidst the backdrop of ongoing farmer protests in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself recalibrating its political strategy to navigate the turbulent waters of agrarian discontent. The relentless opposition from the farmers, particularly in rural regions, has prompted the party to adopt a multifaceted approach aimed at mitigating...

Punjab's 5.38 L first-time voters to cast their votes on June 1

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Get ready for a momentous day in Punjab politics! On June 1, a staggering 5.38 lakh (5,38,715) first-time voters, aged 18-19, are all set to make their mark at the ballot box. It's not just an election; it's a rite of passage, a milestone that signifies the enthusiastic entry of...

2.01 crore voters to vote in Haryana LS Elections 2024: CEO

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal on Tuesday said that the total number of voters in Haryana in the Lok Sabha elections to be held on May 25 is 2 crore 1 lakh 87 thousand 911, including 1 crore 6 lakh 52 thousand 345 men, and 94 lakh 23 thousand...

Channi's statement on Poonch terror attack a poll stunt, violates MCC: Punjab CEO

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab’s former Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi finds himself in the eye of a storm yet again as he faced a backlash for his recent remarks regarding the Poonch terror attack. Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Tuesday declared that Channi’s statement terming the...

BJP did not accept demand for Ahir Regiment: Bhupinder Hooda

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | PNS | Rewari

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday questioned the BJP and its leaders on why the BJP government rejected the demand for formation of the Ahir Regiment, emphasising that BJP has lost the right to seek votes in this region.   Hooda, who had reached Rewari...

In brief

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | PNS

PM Modi, Shah, Nadda, Yogi to boost BJP's campaign in Punjab Chandigarh: To ramp up BJP’s electoral presence in Punjab, the saffron party on Monday announced the deployment of heavyweight campaigners including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, national president JP Nadda, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,...

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