Bhagwant Mann
Punjab CM Challenges BJP: Delhi's Severe Pollution Persists Despite Absence of Stubble Burning
Dec 17, 2025 12:41 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on pollution sources as Delhi's AQI reaches dangerous levels between 450-500 while Punjab reports no stubble burning incidents. Mann highlights that Punjab farmers have reduced stubble burning by 70-80%, yet Delhi's air quality crisis continues unabated, suggesting other factors are responsible for the capital's pollution problems.
Punjab Designates Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities with Strict Religious Preservation Measures
Dec 16, 2025 02:51 pm CST
The Punjab government has officially declared Amritsar's walled city, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities, implementing comprehensive restrictions on alcohol, tobacco, and meat to preserve their religious sanctity. This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's vision to develop these historic Sikh sites as heritage destinations while maintaining their spiritual significance.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Challenges Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Sidhu to Prove Performance Before Seeking Leadership Roles
Dec 13, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Singh Sidhu for seeking top positions without demonstrating results, emphasizing that leadership must be earned through performance rather than entitlement. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission urges Punjab Police to ensure fair and impartial conduct during upcoming local elections.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Amazed by Korean Woman's Perfect Punjabi During South Korea Investment Trip
Dec 08, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's diplomatic visit to South Korea featured a surprising cultural exchange when he met a Korean woman speaking flawless Punjabi. The encounter highlighted Punjab's global reach while Mann continued his mission to attract Korean investments ahead of the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, engaging with major corporations and promoting the state's improved business environment.
Punjab BJP Chief Affirms Chandigarh as "Integral Part of Punjab" Amid Constitutional Amendment Controversy
Nov 23, 2025 05:28 pm CST
Amid political tensions over the Centre's plans to place Chandigarh under direct Presidential control through Article 240, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has reassured citizens that "Chandigarh is an integral part of Punjab." The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 has sparked strong opposition from Punjab political leaders across parties, who maintain that Punjab's right to its capital city is non-negotiable.
Union Home Ministry Clarifies No Final Decision on Chandigarh Status Amid Political Controversy
Nov 23, 2025 05:09 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has issued a clarification stating no final decision has been made regarding Chandigarh's status under Article 240 of the Constitution, following widespread political opposition from Punjab parties. The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 had triggered concerns about changing the Union Territory's governance structure, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other political leaders strongly opposing any move to alter Chandigarh's relationship with Punjab.
Centre's Move to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Sparks Political Uproar in Punjab
Nov 23, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Indian government's proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 has ignited fierce opposition from Punjab's political leadership across party lines. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and opposition leaders have united against what they describe as an attempt to weaken Punjab's claim over its capital, highlighting the historical tensions surrounding Chandigarh's status as a shared capital between Punjab and Haryana.
Centre Proposes to Include Chandigarh Under Article 240: Punjab Leaders Express Strong Opposition
Nov 23, 2025 11:46 am CST
The Centre's proposal to include Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution through the 131st Amendment Bill has sparked strong opposition from Punjab's political leadership. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal all condemned the move as an attempt to permanently separate Chandigarh from Punjab, despite historical claims and previous commitments to make it Punjab's capital.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.
Arvind Kejriwal Celebrates AAP Victory in Tarn Taran Bypoll: "Punjab Chooses Politics of Work"
Nov 14, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party secured a significant victory in Punjab's Tarn Taran bypoll, with candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu winning by 12,091 votes. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal attributed the win to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's honest leadership and Punjab's preference for work-focused politics over alternatives offered by SAD, Congress, and BJP.