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IndiaJan 24, 2025

Dallewal Rejects Offer to Go to PGI

The Centre has offered to admit Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 60 days at the Khanauri border in Punjab-Haryana, to PGI. The Central Government has also made it mandatory for Dallewal to attend a meeting on February 14. Despite the offer, Dallewal has reportedly refused to go to PGI, stating that he will remain at the protest site and continue his treatment there, where he has been receiving care for the past five days. Meanwhile, the Facebook page of Dr. Swaman Singh, a US-based social worker who shared updates on Dallewal’s health, has been blocked in India. Th
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IndiaJan 23, 2025

‘Special Room’ Prepared for Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border in Punjab-Haryana entered its 59th day on Thursday. After receiving medical treatment, his health has shown some improvement. A special room is now being constructed for Dallewal at the Khanauri border. The room, made of glass, will be completely soundproof, allowing sunlight to pass through easily. This initiative is being carried out on the advice of doctors to provide Dallewal with fresh air and sunshine. The room, equipped with tires, can be moved around to ensure Dallewal receives sunlight as needed. A team of d
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IndiaJan 23, 2025

MP Amritpal Singh, Detained in Dibrugarh Jail, Files Petition in High Court

Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib in Punjab, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking permission to attend the Republic Day parade and the upcoming Parliament session. The Republic Day parade is scheduled for January 26, and the Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin on January 31, continuing until April 4. Amritpal Singh is currently detained in Dibrugarh Jail, Assam, under the National Security Act (NSA). In his petition, he argues that his prolonged absence is hindering his ability to represent the 19 lakh voters of his constituency in
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IndiaJan 23, 2025

Delhi Police Removes Kejriwal’s Punjab Police Security

The Punjab Police deployed in Delhi to protect Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has been removed. This decision was made following instructions from the Election Commission. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the move while speaking to the media. The Punjab Police had been providing security to Kejriwal even during the campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections. The Delhi Police had raised objections and filed a complaint with the Election Commission. It is important to note that Kejriwal, who is out on bail in the alleged liquor scam case in Delhi, is contesting the upcoming De
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IndiaJan 22, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: CM Bhagwant Mann Campaigns for the Third Consecutive Day, Holds Several Roadshows

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Delhi Assembly Elections for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. He held roadshows in three assembly constituencies in Delhi and urged the public to vote for Aam Aadmi Party candidates. Addressing the people in the Narela assembly constituency, Mann stated that the people of Delhi have already decided to form the Aam Aadmi Party government, with only the formal announcement remaining on February 8. It is noteworthy that CM Bhagwant Mann has been a target of opposition parties due to his extensive campaigning for the Delhi Assembly Ele
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IndiaJan 22, 2025

Campaigning of All Major Parties in Full Swing for Delhi Assembly Elections

Campaigning is in full swing for the Delhi Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the BJP campaign in the coming days, while Rahul Gandhi is spearheading Congress’s efforts single-handedly. Rahul Gandhi held his first rally in Delhi on January 12 and is scheduled to hold three more rallies from January 22 to January 24. Prime Minister Modi will address rallies in different areas on January 29, January 31, and February 2. Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath will kick off his rallies starting January 23. Voting for all 70 Delhi Assem
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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Partap Singh Bajwa Accuses Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Neglecting Punjab for Delhi Elections

Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being preoccupied with the Delhi elections while neglecting Punjab. Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi. He added that both businessmen and ordinary citizens in Punjab are living in an atmosphere of terror under the Aam Aadmi Party's rule. Partap Singh Bajwa further claimed that corruption in Punjab has increased, and people are frustrated with the government's performan
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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Doctors Provide Update on Dallewal’s Health, Issue Medical Bulletin

On the 57th day of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, doctors issued a medical bulletin indicating slight improvement in his condition following medical intervention on Saturday night. The results of Dallewal’s blood sample are expected to be released soon. In his first statement after receiving treatment, Dallewal mentioned that he agreed to get treatment due to pressure from 121 farmers also on hunger strike. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged Dallewal to resume eating and drinking so he can participate i
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IndiaJan 20, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Congress Releases List of 40 Star Campaigners

The Congress has released a list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes three senior Congress leaders from Punjab: former Punjab Chief Minister and current MP from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chairman and MP from Ludhiana Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Bholath MLA and All India Kisan Congress President Sukhpal Singh Khaira. Voting will be held on 5 February for 70 assembly seats in Delhi, with results to be announced on 8 February. In the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party won 62 seats, the BJP secured 8
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