BSP announces retired govt employee as Sangrur candidate
Hoshiarpur: Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday announced Makhan Singh, a former deputy director of the State Health Department, as its candidate from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat. Sharing the information, BSP in-charge for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh Randhir Singh Beniwal said that the candidates on the remaining seats will be announced soon. Earlier, the Mayawati-led outfit announced its candidate from Hoshiarpur and Ferozepur seats. BSP’s Punjab unit president Jasvir Singh Garhi said that Makhan Singh has a longstanding association with the party, and is presently serving as the general secretary of the state unit. Makhan Singh had retired as the deputy director of the state health department. Sangrur Lok Sabha seat is currently represented by Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Simranjit Singh Mann. The AAP has fielded Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from the Sangrur seat.
Punjab CEO launches PAMS
Chandigarh: Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Thursday launched the Poll Activity Management System (PAMS) for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in his office. Notably, during 2022 assembly elections, PAMS played a pivotal role in monitoring various poll events such as party dispatched, party arrived, mock poll conducted, poll started, poll closed, voters in queue at 6 pm, party dispersed, party reached and material deposited. The system facilitated real-time monitoring of activities across all polling stations through sector magistrates, utilizing a dedicated mobile application. Sibin C underscored that the PAMS has been enhanced and refined for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024, promising heightened efficiency in managing election-related activities while ensuring transparency in the electoral process. To provide real-time updates, mobile applications compatible with both Android and iOS platforms have been developed. Moreover, a token-based access algorithm has been implemented to ensure secure interactions between the application and the server. Leveraging GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), the application meticulously tracks the movement of parties during the dispatch process, thereby upholding transparency and accountability at every step.
Sukhbir appeals to Punjabis to seal Punjab’s borders against Delhi-based parties with their votes
Patiala: Appealing to Punjabis to seal Punjab’s borders with their votes to prevent Delhi-based parties from making inroads in the State, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said that all these units obeyed their high command as had been done by BJP leaders of Punjab who had arraigned themselves against the Kisan Andolan. “BJP Government in Haryana is not letting our farmers go to Delhi to voice your grievances and has even fired bullets at them while sealing the roads to the national capital. I appeal to farmers to also seal the borders of Punjab for all Delhi-based parties with their votes,” he said, adding that the forthcoming parliamentary election had become a fight between the forces of Delhi and Punjabis, all of whom had suffered at the hands of Delhi based parties.
SAD inducts BJP State Executive member Prof Sumrinder S Sira
Patiala: SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday inducted Prof Sumrinder Singh Sira, a State BJP executive member and prominent social activist, into the SAD ranks. Prof Sira is considered close to former Chief Minister and BJP leader Capt Amarinder Singh. During the induction ceremony, Sukhbir lauded Prof Sira as a grassroots leader who has been tirelessly serving the region. In recognition of his dedication and contributions, Prof Sira was appointed as the party’s vice-president.
SAD’s Decline Inevitable, BJP's Electoral Ambitions to Falter: PPCC chief
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday delivered a scathing assessment of the SAD’ future prospects, declaring it to be the beginning of the end for the party. Speaking to the media, he highlighted the Akali Dal's recent electoral setbacks and their inability to address key issues plaguing Punjab. He emphasized the erosion of trust in the Akali Dal leadership and predicted their downfall in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. Regarding the Congress's electoral strategy, Warring assured that meticulously chosen candidates would soon be unveiled, promising genuine commitment to the electorate's welfare. He also criticized the BJP's governance tactics, likening their electoral ambitions to the failed 'India Shining' campaign of the past. Warring reiterated the Congress's dedication to transparent and accountable governance, signaling a readiness to embrace change and lead Punjab into the future.
