Union Minister Ravneet Bittu accused of calling Punjab Police ‘dalla’, row erupts over collar-grabbing charge
A political controversy has erupted in Punjab after a heated confrontation between Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and…
A political controversy has erupted in Punjab after a heated confrontation between Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and…
Chadha further claimed that state resources were being deployed to threaten dissenting voices. “The Punjab government has hired agencies and is using public funds to intimidate us, including through social media,” he alleged.
In a sharp counter, Chadha shared a video clip from the Rajya Sabha on X, putting forth his interventions on Punjab-related issues. The post appeared to dismantle claims being circulated by the party that he had been absent on key state matters.
HS Phoolka’s entry into BJP signals a shift from years of courtroom work back into active politics, bringing his long public profile into a new political setting.
A senior official’s death has triggered a political storm in Punjab, leading to a minister’s resignation and a government-ordered probe into the allegations surrounding the case.
The leaders said the AAP government had failed to defend the disproportionate assets case before the Supreme Court, just as it had earlier failed in the alleged narcotics case registered against Mr Majithia.
He said that medical treatment for any poor or middle-class family will no longer be disrupted due to financial constraints. Under this scheme, every resident of Punjab will be entitled to free health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per year.
Senior Congress leaders are likely to address the media across all districts.
The SAD also announced that it would approach the State Governor and appeal to him to take action in the matter, in addition to pursuing legal remedies.
This bypoll was seen as a crucial test for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the AAP that had won five of the six bypolls held in the state since it came to power in March 2022.
