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    Bhagwant Mann

    Bhagwant Mann

    MP, Sangrur, Lok Sabha
    Birth Details17 Oct 1973 | Satauj, Sangrur, Punjab
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB.Com. (I Year) at S.U.S. Government College, Sunam (Sangrur), Punjab
    Bhagwant Mann's Journey so far ...
    • Bhagwant Mann did his BCom first year at SUS Government College in Sunam, Punjab. He began his life in the public eye as a comedian. Right from his college days, he participated in youth comedy festivals and inter-college competitions
    • He became a nationwide star in 2011 after he participated in the reality stand-up comedy series Great India Laughter Challenge
    • Though a famed comedian, he always wanted to be in politics and joined Manpreet Badal’s People’s Party of Punjab (PPP), but lost the Assembly polls from the Lehragaga constituency
    • In 2014, he left the PPP to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Badal-led party tied up with the Congress in Punjab. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha polls from Sangrur and beat then Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) stalwart SS Dhindsa by a record margin of two lakh votes
    • After the poor performance of the party in the 2017 Punjab Assembly Polls, Mann hit out at AAP's central leadership over its election strategy for the state, and contrary to Arvind Kejriwal's stand, he said electronic voting machines) were not faulty
    • In 2018, Mann resigned as AAP's Punjab unit chief after Delhi Chief Minister and the party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal apologised to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a defamation case
    • However, he was reappointed as AAP's Punjab chief in January 2019 and again contested from Sangrur in that year's Lok Sabha polls. He won the seat by 1.10 lakh votes defeating Congress's Kewal Singh Dhillon and was the party's only candidate who won in Punjab
    • Apart from using his wit on political platforms, he has actively taken part in multiple debates in the Lok Sabha and raised many questions on topics ranging from education, railways, rural development, civil aviation to earth sciences
    • During a Parliament session in 2016, Mann had live-streamed a video from the premises on the security arrangements. He was held guilty by a parliamentary panel and suspended for a day after the video went viral and there was uproar both inside and outside the House. He apologised for the act to the Speaker
    • He landed in a controversy in 2016 when a fellow MP, Harinder Singh Khalsa, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to change his seat as Mann, who sat next to him, smelt of alcohol. Later, some other MPs wrote to the speaker to send him to a drug and alcohol rehab facility
    • He has been a member of several Standing Committees, including those on personnel, public grievances, law and justice, food, consumer affairs and public distribution. He has also been a member of various Consultative Committees such as the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit and Ministry of External Affairs
    • He had worked very hard for the return of Indian nationals stuck in Iraq, and even sponsored tickets for several of them

    Before you go ...
    • Mann has participated in many comedy serials, dramas, music programmes and has performed s in many countries
    • The comedian-turned-politician loves sports and was a volleyball player during his college days
    • Defying the Modi wave, he won two consecutive elections from Sangrur. After his victory in 2019, he said, "I was born at a place called Sunam in Sangrur. Those born there are called 'sunami'. So, if Modi is a wave, I am a (t)sunami."
    • He has worked for the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden in Punjab

    Last Updated: 26/10/2021

    Bhagwant Mann News

    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann voiced strong support for AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, emphasizing that Kejriwal will not bow down despite any atrocities committed against him. This statement followed the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a corruption case involving the alleged excise scam.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced strict measures against police officials involved in drug trade, stating they would be dismissed and traffickers' properties attached. He also revealed plans for mass transfers of lower-level police officials, recruitment of 10,000 personnel, and reforms in the police department to combat the drug menace.
    • The Lok Sabha election results served as a wake-up call for the Aam Aadmi Party, highlighting both successes and challenges. While AAP made gains in Punjab under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, its performance in Delhi fell short despite a strong campaign focused on key issues.
    • Political figures including Kangana Ranaut, Bhagwant Mann, and Ravi Shankar Prasad participated in the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, casting their votes across various regions. Their engagement underscores the significance of citizen participation in the democratic process.
    • Residents in Sangrur, Punjab, praise the AAP government for offering government jobs without bribes or political connections. The constituency, previously held by Bhagwant Mann, is now contested between AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) in a byelection.
    • Congress' pledge to credit ₹8,500 to BPL women under the Mahalakshmi scheme in UP sparks debate. Rahul Gandhi's 'khatakhat' phrase gains traction. AAP leaders Kejriwal and Mann campaign intensely in Punjab, facing logistical hurdles.
    • AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of threatening to topple the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab, alleging dictatorship in the country.
    • The Supreme Court granted AAP supremo Kejriwal interim bail till June 1, the last day of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, and directed him to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong critique against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, alleging that the state is grappling with a flourishing drug trade and financial debt under their governance. Speaking at his inaugural election rally in the state for the seventh phase of Lok Sabha polls on June 1, Modi emphasized Punjab's historical contributions to India across diverse sectors, ranging from agriculture to industry.
    • Accompanied by his Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal held a roadshow in Moti Nagar in support of party's New Delhi Lok Sabha candidate Somnath Bharti. "I have to go back to jail after 20 days. If you choose jhadu (AAP's symbol), I won't have to go back to jail," the chief minister said.
    • Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann conduct a roadshow in South Delhi post-Tihar jail release. Supporters include party leaders, workers, and volunteers. Kejriwal vows to campaign against dictatorship nationwide.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing AAP workers, predicts AAP's inclusion in the upcoming central government and limits BJP's Lok Sabha seat projection. He hails Arvind Kejriwal as a symbol against dictatorship and appreciates Delhi's solidarity. Mann emphasizes hard work for elections, expressing confidence in AAP's victory and Kejriwal's resilience.
    • Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, visited Connaught Place's Hanuman temple with his wife Sunita and Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a day after his release from Tihar Jail on interim bail in an Enforcement Directorate investigation. Joined by AAP leaders including Saurabh Bharadwaj, he sought public support against "dictatorship" in India
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release from Tihar Jail energized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for a showdown with BJP in upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Greeted by supporters, Kejriwal expressed determination to fight against ruling party's "dictatorship". He plans to seek blessings at a Hanuman temple and hold a press conference to campaign for elections. AAP celebrated his release as a triumph for democracy.
    • Punjab will cast its ballots on June 1 and Delhi on May 25, which is the last day of Kejriwal's bail period. On May 25, there will be elections in Haryana, where the AAP is vying for one seat among other opposition parties in the INDIA alliance. The Congress and the AAP have a seat-sharing agreement in Delhi, where the Congress is running for three seats and the AAP for four. They have not reached a seat-sharing agreement in Punjab; rather, they are fierce rivals and are running for numerous seats directly.
    • Days after he quit the Shiromani Akali Dal, which had fielded him from the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, Hardeep Singh on Thursday joined the Aam Aadmi Party here. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed him into the party fold.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will campaign for AAP candidates in East and South Delhi Lok Sabha constituencies on May 11. Delhi will vote in the sixth phase of the election on May 25. Mann will campaign for Kuldeep Kumar and Sahiram Pahalwan in their AAP candidacies. The party is contesting in four of the seven LS seats in Delhi.
    • The Bathinda Lok Sabha battle involves AAP's Khudian challenging SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal, with implications for SAD's revival post-farm laws. Khudian's face-off with Harsimrat at Bathinda comes when her husband Sukhbir Badal is trying to revive the mass base of his party. Many believe SAD can't be written off and will spring back to prominence as people grow weary with the AAP government and anti-incumbency starts kicking in.
    • Former Congress MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy, who had quit the party over denial of ticket from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat, on Wednesday joined the AAP. While welcoming Goldy into the party fold, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann referred to him as his "younger brother" and a "hardworking youth".
    • The Tihar Jail authorities revoked the permission granted to Sunita Kejriwal to meet with her husband and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the prison, according to Aam Aadmi Party sources. Sunita Kejriwal was scheduled to visit CM Kejriwal in Delhi's Tihar Jail on Monday.
    • BJP OBC Morcha, Akali Dal, NSUI leaders joined AAP in Punjab. Mann welcomed them. AAP aims to win 13 Lok Sabha seats. Tinu, Rajwinder also joined. Sharma inducted into AAP.
    • Maintaining that parties of the INDIA bloc were united, Tejashwi Yadav said, "The film of 400 seats has become a flop in the very first phase of Lok Sabha elections." Besides Yadav, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita and Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana are expected to address the rally, in a mega show of strength for the opposition bloc.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has expressed confidence in the party's performance despite being underestimated in pre-poll surveys. Mann emphasized that the AAP has a track record of directly forming governments based on its actual performance, rather than survey predictions.
    • The AAP asserts that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is governing from Tihar jail. However, Director General (prisons) Sanjay Baniwal emphasized that inmates can only sign legal documents and personal complaints during judicial custody, emphasizing that signed papers should not carry political content. Speaking to PTI editors at the headquarters, Baniwal stressed equal treatment for all inmates, ensuring they receive basic rights without discrimination.
    • CM Arvind Kejriwal is presently lodged in Tihar jail after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering probe relating to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on April 15, as confirmed by officials on Friday. The meeting will take place in the afternoon within the 'Mulakat Jangla', a secure area inside the jail, due to Mann's Z+ security cover. The 'Mulakat Jangla' is equipped with iron mesh to facilitate conversation between visitors and inmates while maintaining security.
    • The Delhi Police will meet with their Punjab counterparts to discuss security arrangements for the meeting between Chief Ministers Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail. Mann had requested a meeting with Kejriwal, who is in jail in connection with a money laundering case. The meeting aims to finalize security measures and complete necessary formalities.
    • Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will be visiting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, AAP said. Sanjay Singh, Delhi minister and AAP leader who came out of jail a few days ago, may accompany Mann.
    • The senior AAP leaders have asked the party legislators to apprise people of the "undeclared emergency" and alleged misuse of central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI by the BJP-led government against the rival political leaders. AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema lashed out at the BJP-led government at the Centre and Haryana for "using force" against Punjab farmers who were heading towards Delhi in support of various demands, including a law on MSP.
    • AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh will visit Punjab to meet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MLAs before the Lok Sabha polls. Singh and Mann will have the responsibility of steering the party's election campaign, as Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested in a money laundering case. Polling for Punjab's 13 Lok Sabha seats is set for June 1.
    • A day after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote to the Tihar administration seeking a meeting with jailed AAP head Arvind Kejriwal in the prisons, the authorities said he can meet his Delhi counterpart, but as a normal visitor in the 'mulakat jangla'. The 'mulakat jangla' is an iron mesh which separates the inmate from the visitor in a room inside the jail. A visitor and an inmate can talk to each other by sitting on different sides of the mesh.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday asked AAP leaders to take "positive agenda" to people and seek votes for the Lok Sabha polls on the basis of work done by his government in the past two years. Mann discussed a poll strategy with AAP candidate from Sangrur parliamentary seat Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and party MLAs from assembly segments which are part of the Lok Sabha constituency.
    • Given that other senior AAP leaders such as Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh have been in judicial custody for long as the probe into Delhi liquor scam case continues, it is likely that Kejriwal might also be remanded in judicial custody after the remand by ED and later possibly by the CBI too. Kejriwal's arrest has put a question mark on the future of the Delhi government. He has not resigned as the chief minister and decided to run the government from custody, apparently hoping to be free soon and resume his duties.
    • Mann married Kaur in 2022 after he separated from his first wife in 2015. He has two children from his first marriage - a son and a daughter.
    • Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for the deaths of 21 people from tainted liquor in Sangrur. Thakur stated that Mann rushed to Delhi for Arvind Kejriwal's aid while 21 perished in his own village due to bootlegged alcohol.
    • The BJP has demanded the resignation of Kejriwal after he was remanded in ED custody till March 28. "The law says he can work from jail till found guilty. We will seek permission from the Supreme Court, High Court for setting up office in the jail and the government will function," Mann said.
    • AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday from his official residence. He was on Friday produced in court, which sent him to ED custody till March 28.
    • Aam Aadmi Party plans nationwide protests, including a 'gherao' of PM Modi's residence, following Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the ED. The party announced a four-day protest plan, starting with a rally at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, and burning effigies of PM Modi across the city. AAP criticized the arrest, calling it a BJP move to suppress opposition parties. The party also expressed concern over Kejriwal's security and accused the government of 'murdering democracy'.
    • AAP leaders expect increased roles following Kejriwal's arrest. Discussions include Sunita Kejriwal's involvement. Mann to attend INDIA meeting. Challenges loom for Delhi government post-arrests with ongoing political and governance issues.
    • The urgency of the task becomes even more pressing as the AAP is gearing up to contest the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Assam and Haryana in which Kejriwal was to be a key campaigner of the party.
    • AAP, a 10-year-old party, is highly centralised, with Kejriwal being the political pivot. With the 2022 victory in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann was also projected as a central figure. However, Kejriwal was the main face for AAP. The arrest is likely to throw the entire campaign out of gear and will necessitate the second run of leadership to step up.
    • The Punjab government issued a show cause notice to State Principal Health Secretary Ajoy Sharma over the IVF treatment sought by Sidhu Moosewala's family without informing CM Bhagwant Mann. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had previously sought a report from Punjab regarding the IVF treatment of Sidhu Moosewala's mother, Charan Kaur. Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh, alleged harassment by the Punjab government following the birth of his second son through IVF, nearly two years after Moosewala's death. Opposition leaders criticized the AAP government for causing distress to the Sidhu family.
    • As far as the parliamentary polls are concerned, eight seats - Ludhiana, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Faridkot (SC), Fatehgarh Sahib (SC), Patiala, Anandpur Sahib and Sangrur fall in the Malwa region. Two seats - Hoshairpur (SC) and Jalandhar (SC) - are in the Doaba region. The Majha region broadly comprises three parliamentary seats - Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Khadoor Sahib.
    • Punjab Budget 2024 Highlights: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema unveiled a state budget exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore for FY25 in the Assembly. Notably, Rs 13,784 crore is allocated for agriculture, with a focus on health and education. Under AAP leadership, over 40,000 jobs were created. Additionally, the budget estimates over Rs 1 lakh crore revenue collection. Proposals include One River One Fish Farming Program and online integration of mandis with rice mills to regulate grain procurement.
    • In a tumultuous session, Punjab Vidhan Sabha witnessed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presenting a padlock to the Speaker, symbolizing a desire to keep Opposition members in the House. Mann criticized the disruptive behavior of the Opposition, sparking a verbal exchange. He accused them of attempting to evade accountability. The confrontation intensified with Mann offering another lock, igniting a sharp exchange of remarks between the leaders.
    • Punjab Police registered a zero FIR for farmer Shubhkaran Singh, who died during protests. Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill announced the move, ensuring a lawful investigation. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann provided Rs 1 crore compensation to Singh's family, offering a constable job to his daughter.
    • ​​Subhkaran Singh, a native of Bathinda, died on Wednesday when farmers rushed to the several layers of barricades erected by the Haryana authorities to prevent the farmers from proceeding with their march, and clashed with police. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore and a government job for Shubhkaran’s sister.
    • Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old resident of Bathinda, was killed, and 12 police personnel were injured during clashes at the Khanauri border point on the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday. The incident occurred as some protesting farmers attempted to move towards barricades.
    • A 21-year-old farmer, Shubhkaran Singh, lost his life amidst clashes between security personnel and protesters. Medical reports suggest he sustained a fatal head injury, likely from a bullet. Allegations surround the cause, with some blaming police firing. Singh, described as a hard-working farmer and activist, was deeply involved in the farmers' movement.
    • Farmers' leaders express concerns over actions by forces on agitating cultivators, including suspension of social media accounts and teargas shelling. Union ministers hold talks with Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leaders, who assure commitment to dialogue. Discussion focuses on finding resolution to the issues; demand for MSP and shared debts. Next meeting scheduled for Sunday.
    • The third meeting between Union Ministers and farmer leaders ended in a stalemate. The government described it as a positive discussion focusing on the topics highlighted by the farmers' union. The next round of talks is scheduled for Sunday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was also present. Two key border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed.
    • Banerjee's meeting with the top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is considered crucial in the backdrop of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and the formation of an opposition coalition.
    • ​​The Aam Aadmi Party convener was invited to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the temple but had said that he wanted to visit the temple later with his parents, wife and children.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other Aam Aadmi Party leaders, protested against the BJP over alleged election malpractices in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. Kejriwal warned of potential misuse of election machinery in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. On Friday, he skipped the fifth summons from the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi Liquor scam, which the BJP accused him of running away from.
    • AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched the party's Lok Sabha campaign in Jind, Haryana, with a 'badlav rally' (rally for change). Kejriwal, referring to himself as the son of Haryana, presented five demands on behalf of the nation: revamp the education system, address inflation, provide quality healthcare, generate employment for youth, and offer 24x7 free electricity to poor households. Kejriwal pledged to quit politics if these demands were met.
    • The INDIA bloc, a coalition of political parties, is facing challenges as key members withdraw support. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Aam Aadmi Party have decided not to join the alliance, while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Congress party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' and will contest the Lok Sabha elections independently.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expresses disappointment over the non-inclusion of Punjab's tableau in the Republic Day parade in Delhi, stating that the state's sacrifices and contributions cannot be ignored. Addressing a Republic Day event in Ludhiana, Mann emphasizes Punjab's loyalty and urges against creating a situation of mistrust. He challenges the rejection of Punjab's tableau by the Centre, asserting the significance of showcasing the state's culture and sacrifices. Mann also highlights Punjab's role in national food production and addresses concerns about border security.
    • The Mukul Wasnik-led committee will prioritise talks with erstwhile United Progressive Alliance constituents, including DMK in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena-UBT in Maharashtra and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. It will also resume talks with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
    • Hours after Banerjee's announcement, Mann said AAP would contest all 13 seats in Punjab. "The Aam Aadmi Party has shortlisted 30 candidates for 13 Lok Sabha seats. We are getting a survey done before finalising candidates," he said.
    • Speaking on the sidelines of a function to hand over job letters to youths, the chief minister said such threats are a natural outcome of the zero-tolerance policy adopted by his government against anti-Punjab forces and efforts are on to bring back criminals involved in anti-national activities from safe havens abroad to punish them.
    • BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticizeed Congress-AAP alliance, calling it a 'friendship with benefits' ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Poonawalla questioned the trustworthiness of the alliance, highlighting the conflicting accusations of corruption and illegal sand mining between the two parties. He also raised concerns about the AAP's compromise on holding Congress accountable for the 1984 riots.
    • Jha said, "There are some conscientious people in these agencies at various levels. Those who are not happy with the diktat of becoming a political instrument in the hands of the BJP have confided in me. They are under instructions to go after opposition leaders till January 22, when the media focus will shift towards Ayodhya".
    • There seems to be no end to the ongoing conflict between the AAP and Congress in Punjab, and this has put a question mark on the efficacy of their alliance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The tussle over the allocation of seats in Punjab has further exacerbated the problems for the India Bloc, which has brought all opposition parties together to put up a fight against the Narendra Modi-led NDA.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's criticism of the BJP-led government for not including the state's tableau in the Republic Day parade 2024 and his allegations of discrimination was rejected as "baseless." The Ministry of Defence stated that tableaux proposals from states and Union territories and central ministries or departments are evaluated by an "expert committee" comprising eminent persons in the fields of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, and choreography.
    • Launching the website, the Chief Minister described it as a path-breaking initiative aimed at ensuring the well-being of the NRIs on one hand and helping them to stay connected with their roots on the other.
    • Bhagwant Mann slammed the BJP-led Centre for not including the state's tableau in the Republic Day parade, saying it would now be stationed at Punjab Bhawan in New Delhi on January 20 and later paraded on the roads of the national capital. Mann dismissed as a lie Jakhar's assertion that the government wanted the Republic Day parade tableau to carry Mann's and AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's photos. The Punjab CM said when Jakhar made the allegations at a press conference here, he was stuttering like only a liar would do.
    • Delhi's Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the BJP-led central government of rejecting Delhi and Punjab's tableaux for the Republic Day parade to exact revenge on the AAP-led states. He highlighted the consecutive rejections for Delhi since 2022 and revealed the proposed themes, emphasizing the focus on showcasing Delhi's education system and healthcare facilities like mohalla clinics. Bharadwaj alleged the BJP's political bias, pointing out Punjab's rejection and asserting it's a deliberate retaliation.
    • State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar had accused Mann of politicising the non-inclusion of the state's tableau for the Republic Day parade and alleged that the AAP government insisted that the tableau carried his and Arvind Kejriwal's photos and this was one of the reasons why it was excluded for the R-Day event.
    • A decision in this regard was taken following a meeting with the representatives of Punjab State Ministerial Services Union (PSMSU) here. During the meeting, Mann discussed various demands of the employees.
    • The Punjab government on Sunday transferred four Indian Administrative Service and 44 Punjab Civil Service officers with immediate effect, according to an official order.
    • Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Sunday launched a state government scheme to deliver citizen-centric services at people's doorstep, with the senior leader calling it a hammer blow on corruption. Under the "Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar" scheme, people will get 43 services, including certificates of birth, marriage, death, income, residence, caste, rural area, border area, backward area, pension, payment of electricity bills and land demarcation.
    • "I can say that the progress seen in stopping stubble burning in Haryana and other states, the same progress has not been made in Punjab. I would say that if the measures provided by the Centre were put to use, then Punjab would have also seen the same progress in stopping stubble burning as seen in other states," he told the members.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 11 per quintal increase in sugarcane prices, making it the highest in the country. The announcement came after farmers held protests demanding an increase from Rs 380 to Rs 450 per quintal. The strike ended after a meeting between farmer leaders and the chief minister.
    • Youth will act as a catalyst for realising the dream of 'Rangla Punjab' (vibrant Punjab) for which doors of government recruitment are being opened for them, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said. The motive is to make youth an equal partner in the socio-economic growth of the state, the CM said, adding that the state government has so far handed over government jobs to 37,683 youth in Punjab.
    • India's apex court isn't happy with the deadlock between Punjab government and its governor over assent to bills and called it a matter of 'serious concern'. The Supreme Court bench also questioned the Punjab government on why it adjourned and not prorogue the budget session of its assembly.
    • "The law and order situation has completely collapsed in Punjab under the @BhagwantMann-led @AamAadmiParty govt. Murders, drug trafficking, land grabbing, illegal mining and such incidents of snatching have become an everyday affair," the former deputy chief minister posted from his official handle on X.
    • Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the cabinet has approved the 'Mukh Mantri Tirth Yatra' scheme whereby elderly people could visit various religious places including Nanded Sahib, Hazur Sahib, Chintpurni, Jawalaji, Naina Devi through buses and trains free of charge.
    • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday released a list of 37 star campaigners for the Chhattisgarh Election which is scheduled on November 7 and November 17, 2023.
    • ​Mann, who visited the Amritpal Singh's house in Kotli Kalan village in Mansa district on Monday, handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore as compensation to his family, according to an official statement. Amritpal Singh, who was serving with a battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in Poonch sector, died on October 11. He was cremated on Friday at his native Kotli Kalan village in Punjab's Mansa district.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his disappointment with the Army for not providing a guard of honour during the last rites of Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who died in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army stated that since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, no military funeral was provided. Mann said his government would raise the issue with the Centre and provide Singh's family with a compensation of Rs 1 crore. He also criticized the Army for sending Singh's body in a private ambulance and questioned why a guard of honour was not given.
    • Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has written to the chief ministers of Punjab and Haryana expressing concern over the rise in stubble fires in their states and asked them to take remedial measures to protect the national capital from increased air pollution during winter season. Saxena highlighted that the incidents of stubble burning have increased compared to last year and urged both chief ministers to expedite measures to prevent stubble burning and save Delhi from choking.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has stated that no additional water will be shared with any other state at any cost. The state cabinet has also approved Gurminder Singh for the advocate general's post. The meeting discussed the Sutlej-Yamuna-Link (SYL) canal issue. This comes after the Supreme Court directed the Centre to survey the land allocated for the canal's construction. Punjab's political parties have stated that they have no additional water to share, while Haryana's parties have welcomed the court's directions.
    • The Delhi chief minister hoped that the party would strengthen the healthcare system in Punjab just like the national capital. "After strengthening primary healthcare by making 664 mohalla clinics in less than 1.5 years, the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab now starts improvement of secondary and tertiary hospitals. All government hospitals at the district-level will be renovated," Kejriwal said in a post on X.
    • Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been detained by Punjab police in connection with a 2015 drugs-related case. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Gupta alleges that Khaira was involved in the drug business and calls for a proper investigation. The arrest is expected to strain the relationship between AAP and Congress, who have formed an alliance. The state unit of Congress in Punjab opposes any tie-up with AAP.
    • The duo exchanged rings on May 13 at Kapurthala House in New Delhi in the presence of their loved ones. The star-studded engagement ceremony was attended by several politicians, including Delhi CM Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann, former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government has provided 36,524 appointment letters for government jobs to the youth in the past 18 months. This is a significant achievement, as no previous governments were able to reach this milestone in such a short period. The appointments have been made based on merit and have not faced any legal challenges.
    • In his letter on Thursday, Chief Minister Mann said his government had taken up the matter with the Centre and even at the level of the prime minister, RDF dues of Rs 5,637.40 crore was yet to be released by the Centre.
    • ​​"Never allow them (BJP) to implement 'one nation, one election' system in the country as it is only during polls that political parties take care of people and promise them to give everything, even the moon if they ask for it. They talk to you very sweetly (during elections)," Kejriwal said, addressing a public meeting at Rewa, the main town of Madhya Pradesh's Vindhya region.
    • Arvind Kejriwal said previous governments used to see industrialists with an eye of suspicion and always think about using them, but the present government considers them "as our partners".
    • The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is organizing Government-Industry meets in four districts to attract new industry. The meets will introduce new ease-of-doing-business norms, attract more industries to Punjab, and address grievances of old industrial houses. The government will lay out the details of its new policy on color-coded stamp papers, which aims to ease the process of getting administrative clearances for industries.
    • The Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, announced that the government has provided 36,097 government jobs to youth within the first 18 months of its tenure. This achievement sets a record of nearly 2,000 new government jobs each month. The Chief Minister emphasized that the recruitment process is based on merit and aims to support deserving and needy candidates.
    • Replying to a question on alliance with the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls, Mann said his party has been taking decisions in the interest of people after getting a big mandate in Punjab. He said the Aam Aadmi Party fought alone and won 92 seats in Punjab. It won power in Delhi for a third time and fought alone in Gujarat and secured 13 percent votes, he further added.
    • Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, announced on Wednesday that job letters for 710 newly hired "patwaris" would be distributed on September 8. The hiring of new "patwaris" (revenue officers) is intended to streamline the revenue department's operations for the benefit of the general public.
    • Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for blaming IAS officers for the decision to dissolve all gram panchayats in the state. Badal accused Mann of acting like a coward and making the officers scapegoats, claiming that the decision was initiated and signed by Mann himself. He demanded the resignation of the chief minister and the dismissal of the Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. The Punjab government had earlier withdrawn the notification dissolving the panchayats and suspended two IAS officers.
    • In a video message on Saturday, Mann said there are a total of 3,660 patwari circles and of which, 2,037 posts have been lying vacant for the past many years. "There are 741 candidates who are undergoing training at this moment. Usually their training period is for 18 months and they have completed 15 months. We are deploying them into the field. They will work as full-fledged patwaris," said Mann.
    • Mann had said that while the AAP government in Punjab had been taking proactive steps to tackle the scourge of drugs, confiscating, raiding properties of smugglers, and going after gangsters with the formation of an Anti-Gangster Task Force, the governor claims law and order in the state was not good.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday alleged that Governor Banwarilal Purohit was threatening to impose President's rule in the state, while his counterparts in Manipur and Haryana are observing silence on the law and order situation there. Purohit had on Friday warned the Mann government that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also launch criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.
    • Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has warned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that he could recommend President's rule in the state and initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered. Purohit expressed his dissatisfaction over not receiving any response from Mann and indicated that he could send a report to the President regarding the "failure of constitutional mechanism."
    • Sunil Jakhar, the Punjab BJP Chief, has criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for spending a significant amount on self-promotion, claiming it is almost double the cost of India's lunar mission. The Chandrayaan-3 mission had a cost of Rs 615 crore, while Mann's promotional materials expenditure amounted to Rs 1,000 crore.
    • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday promised 300 units of free electricity and 24x7 supply to cities and villages across Chhattisgarh if his party is voted to power in the state Assembly elections that are scheduled to be held this year.
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