AMARINDER SINGH
Patiala Lok Sabha 2024 Election results: Who is winning, Preneet Kaur, Dr Dharamvir Gandhi or Dr Balbir Singh? Here are details
Patiala, one of the 13 parliamentary constituencies in Punjab, is set to cast its vote in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. This constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana.
Punjab: Preneet Kaur fights anti-incumbency as Congress banks on 'pro poor' nominee
Three-term MP, Preneet Kaur, is facing an obvious anti-incumbency in Patiala, her husband and former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh's stronghold. Preneet also joined the BJP after Captain Amarinder jumped the ship.
Veteran Sikh faces missing from Punjab election scene
Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who was a dominating face of Punjab politics in the state for the last two decades, is missing from the poll scene this season. Owing to his ill health, Singh has been keeping away. But family members of SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away last year, and Amarinder Singh - Badal's daughter in-law Harsimrat Kaur and Amarinder Singh's wife Perneet Kaur are contesting elections.
BJP has odds stacked against it in Punjab. What gives it hope?
The BJP navigates challenges in Punjab elections, targeting urban voters and leveraging political dynamics for success. Despite facing opposition from farmers and complexities in alliance negotiations, the party aims to secure victories and strengthen its position in the state.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress candidate Dharamvira Gandhi files nomination from Patiala seat
Dharamvira Gandhi, the Congress candidate for the Patiala Lok Sabha constituency, filed his nomination papers after a roadshow in Patiala, accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and other party leaders. Warring highlighted Gandhi's "overwhelming" support from voters, emphasizing his commitment to raise their issues in Parliament. He took a jab at BJP candidate Preneet Kaur, the sitting MP, suggesting her inability to address concerns effectively.
Canada's ex-Defence Minister rubbishes report claiming Trudeau forced to accept meeting about Khalistani activists to land in Punjab during 2018 trip
India and Canada are dealing with an unprecedented diplomatic crisis, after the Canadian Prime Minister accused Indian government agents in 2023 of killing India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Congress names 4 more candidates for Punjab, fields Amarinder Singh Brar aka 'Raja Warring' from Ludhiana
The Congress has announced four more Lok Sabha candidates from Punjab, including PCC chief Amarinder Singh Brar from Ludhiana and party general secretary Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa from Gurdaspur. The party has also fielded former MP Vijay Inder Singla from Anandpur Sahib and Kulbir Singh Zira from Khadoor Sahib.
Lok Sabha election: Preneet Kaur, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ravneet Singh Bittu provide BJP familiar Jat Sikh faces, political space in Punjab
The party is in touch with many Sikh leaders from various parties to join its fold as part of its efforts to rely on faces outside the party so as to field 13 candidates in the state, where for nearly three decades it has contested mostly on three Lok Sabha seats.
Amarinder Singh's wife Preneet Kaur, suspended from Congress for anti-party activities, joins BJP
Preneet Kaur, former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh's wife, has joined BJP after being suspended by Congress for alleged anti-party activities. Expressing faith in PM Modi's leadership, she vows to serve her constituency and country. BJP leaders welcome her, aiming to strengthen the party in Punjab. Kaur's move follows Singh's shift to BJP in 2022. Her inclusion hints at shifting political dynamics in Punjab.
Farmer injured at Khanauri border: Amarinder Singh condemns 'barbaric' act by Haryana Police
Amarinder Singh condemns Haryana Police violence against farmer. Urges Khattar to take action. Farmers demand agriculture sector out of WTO. Effigies of WTO and Centre to be burnt. PM Modi should accept demands. Clash in Khanauri. Independent agricultural policy affected by WTO.
It has been a mixed bag for former Congress CMs, leaders who joined BJP
Former Congress CMs Ashok Chavan, Amarinder Singh, SM Krishna, Digamber Kamat, Vijay Bahuguna, N Kiran Reddy, ND Tiwari, Jagadambika Pal, Pema Khandu, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Biren Singh, Manik Saha, Rahul Gandhi acolytes Jyotiraditya Scindia, RPN Singh, Jitin Prasada, and others have joined BJP.
Clove Dental parent gets $50 million from Qatar Investment Authority
The capital raised from QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, and in the previous round will be used by the company to expand its dental clinic network as well as to enter new categories in dental care such as dental beauty and everyday dental care products business, said Amarinder Singh.
Trudeau walked into a trap due to vote bank politics: Amarinder Singh on Canadian allegations
The former Punjab CM said Trudeau has unfortunately walked into a trap owing to vote bank politics and put at stake the diplomatic relationship between India and Canada. "It was highly irresponsible for the prime minister of a country to make a statement without any evidence only because he was playing to the vote bank gallery," said Singh in a statement.
BJP announces revamp of Punjab unit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a revamp of its Punjab unit, appointing new office bearers. The revamped team includes a mix of old and new guards, with former chief minister Amarinder Singh and other prominent leaders being inducted into the core group.
I will always remain committed to BJP: Amarinder Singh dismisses rumours of having met Sonia Gandhi
Amarinder Singh said that the claims that are in circulation on social media are "baseless" and without an "iota of truth". He asserted that he was committed to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Party President JP Nadda.
India achieves 173GW RE capacity, 120GW under implementation: Bhupinder Singh Bhalla
India has installed a total of 173.61 GW of renewable energy capacity with another 120 GW under various stages of implementation, according to the country's New & Renewable Energy Secretary, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla. The government also recently invited bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years.
Mukhtar Ansari's sons allotted Wakf Board land during Amarinder Singh's rule: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
The Punjab government on Monday issued a notice of recovery to Amarinder Singh and Congress MLA Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a day after Mann said he would recover from them the Rs 55 lakh legal fee for keeping Ansari in the Rupnagar jail in the state. Randhawa has threatened to file a defamation case against Bhagwant Mann for "character assassination".
Classes 1 to 8 in schools to reopen from tomorrow amid tight security, says Manipur CM Biren Singh
Schools for Classes 1 to 8 in Manipur will reopen from July 5, according to Manipur CM N Biren Singh. He said security forces and paramilitary personnel would be deployed in vulnerable areas and more security personnel would be deployed in five particular districts.
Will recover money spent on keeping Ansari in jail from Amarinder Singh, Sukhjinder Randhawa: CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said his government will recover the Rs 55 lakh spent on keeping gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari in Rupnagar jail during the previous Congress government from former chief minister Amarinder Singh and jail minister Sukhjinder Randhawa.
Mann again attacks Sukhbir Badal for calling him 'madman'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit back at Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal for calling him a madman. He added that Badal and his relatives got into power because of his father's influence. In a year, the state government has handed over roughly 29,684 jobs and more employment opportunities are on the horizon said the Punjab CM.
BJP chief Nadda meets Amarinder Singh
BJP President JP Nadda visited former Punjab Chief Minister, Amarinder Singh, at his residence in Mohali. Nadda also met shooter Anjum Moudgil in Chandigarh. Nadda addressed a rally in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Wednesday as part of the BJP's month-long 'Maha Jan Sampark' campaign to mark nine years of the Modi government.
Punjab, Haryana Cong units hold protest over Adani issue; Police use water canon, detain leaders
The opposition party has been attacking the BJP after the US-based short seller Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share-price manipulation, against the Adani Group. The group has dismissed the charges as lies, saying it complies with all laws and disclosure requirements.
Amarinder Singh’s wife Preneet Kaur suspended from Congress
The leadership will soon expel her from the party and then the floor leadership could move a petition with the Lok Sabha Speaker, seeking her disqualification from the House under the provisions of the anti-defection law, said people with knowledge of the matter.
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