Tag: Harpal Singh Cheema

New traffic rules to promote corruption among the traffic cops: AAP

In a joint statement, Leader of Opposition (LoP), Harpal Singh Cheema and deputy leader of Opposition, Sarabjeet Kaur Manuke said that hike in the fines won’t help stop traffic violations on the roads, saying the traffic police was not equipped with the adequate infrastructure.

December 20, 2019

Punjab: AAP knocks on Chhotepur’s door to stage comeback

This desperation ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls has become evident from AAP efforts to reach out to the AAP's former Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur.

September 18, 2018

Infighting AAP MLAs face potshots in Assembly

Cleared divided between two Opposing groups, the main Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday faced embarrassing moments during the on-going session with the rival parties taking potshots at AAP over lack of unity in the 20-member legislature party. With the eight member group led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira refusing to …

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August 28, 2018

Assembly battleground for rebel AAP factions

A failed attempt at reconciliation, battle for supremacy and moves to checkmate colleagues-turned opponent. marked day one of the Punjab Assembly session. In the much divided Aam Aadm Party (AAP) the rebel group led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira showed determination to prove its supremacy in and outside the House. Due to the latest rebellion, which …

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August 25, 2018

Sukhpal Khaira group rules out quitting AAP

Aday after Member of Parliament (MP) from Sangrur, Bhagwant Mann, challenged Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) rebel faction led by Sukhpal Khaira to resign as members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and get re-elected to float a new party, later on Wednesday ruled out resigning from the AAP. Addressing a Press conference, the sacked leader of Opposition …

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August 9, 2018

Rebel group declares AAP Punjab ‘autonomous’

Stopping short of forming a parallel party, Aam Aadmi Party’s seven rebel MLAs on Thursday declared the Punjab unit “autonomous”. They announced to launch a state-wide contact programme from 12 August in order to bring like-minded people and parties together for a Third Front. Despite claiming the support of 12 to 13 MLAs, the rebel …

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August 2, 2018

AAP Punjab faces big battle within

Cheema alleged 'AAP Convention' at Bathinda is an event sponsored by SAD-BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and former AAP ally Lok Insaaf Party's Bains brothers.

August 1, 2018

AAP turmoil: Rebel MLAs to go ahead with ‘anti-party’ convention

With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declaring the August 2 volunteers’ convention in Bathinda as ‘anti-party’, stage appears to have been set for a showdown between AAP leadership and party’s rebel members of legislative Assembly (MLAs) seeking autonomy for the Punjab unit following the decision to sack Leader of Opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira. Delhi deputy …

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July 31, 2018

Facing trouble in Punjab, AAP plays Dalit card

Having failed to convince disgruntled MLAs to cancel their August 2 volunteers’ convention, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday continued to play the Dalit card by terming the Opposition against the new Leader of Opposition, Harpal Singh Cheema, as anti-Dalit. Taking on the former ally Lok Insaf Party (LIP), which is supporting the nine AAP …

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July 31, 2018

LoP’s removal to further trigger AAP infighting

The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decision to remove Sukhpal Singh Khaira as Leader of Opposition (LoP) and appointment of a first-time Dalit legislator, Harpal Singh Cheema as the new LoP is likely to further trigger the infighting in the party ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Khaira’s removal is being seen as an attempt by …

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July 27, 2018

AAP removes Khaira as Leader of Opposition

In a major decision, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday removed Sukhpal Singh Khaira as Leader of Opposition (LoP) and appointed a first-time Dalit legislator, Harpal Singh Cheema as the new LoP. The decision comes days after Khaira accused state co-president Dr Balbir Singh of conspiring and backstabbing against him in order get him …

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July 26, 2018