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IndiaDec 10, 2024

Farmers to March to Delhi on December 14: Sarwan Singh Pandher

A group of farmers, led by Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana, will march to Delhi again on December 14. The announcement was made by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher during a press conference at the Shambhu border today. On this occasion, farmer leader Tejveer Singh stated that the movement will complete 10 months on December 13, and a large gathering will be held on that day. Meanwhile, farmer leader Jagjit Singh has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border for the past 15 days. Pandher mentioned that Ardas Diwas will be observed tomorrow to pray for the
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IndiaDec 09, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal Gears Up for Punjab Municipal Elections

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has begun preparations for the upcoming Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council elections in Punjab. The party plans to contest on its official election symbol. To oversee the election process, SAD has appointed six observers. Senior leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and N.K. Sharma have also been assigned key responsibilities. This was confirmed by senior leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema. In related news, veteran SAD leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has announced his decision to retire from active politics. He stated that now his age is compelling him to step back.
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IndiaDec 09, 2024

Elections to 5 MCs, 44 councils on Dec 21, nominations begin today

Elections to five municipal corporations, 44 municipal councils, nagar panchayats and bypoll for 49 wards of urban civic bodies in Punjab will be held on December 21. These elections, which will be fought on party symbols, will test the mettle of the Congress, AAP, SAD and the BJP. SAD, which did not contest the recently held four Assembly byelections, would be fielding its candidates in these civic polls, thus making it a four-cornered contest. After the pronouncement of ‘tankhah’ to several Akali leaders, including former party chief Sukhbir Badal, the results would reveal if the public
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IndiaDec 06, 2024

Farmers Begin 'Delhi Chalo March' from Shambhu Border

Farmers began the 'Delhi Chalo March' from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana today at around 1 pm. However, after Haryana Police fired tear gas shells, 14 farmers were injured, including a prominent farmer leader. Following the incident, the protesting farmers decided to postpone their foot march for the day. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that due to the injuries sustained by some farmers, the group would return for today. He confirmed that a new group of farmers will leave for Delhi on December 8. Meanwhile, the Haryana government has instructed the police to ensure that the f
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IndiaDec 06, 2024

Assassination attempt on Sukhbir: SAD Core Committee rejects Punjab Police probe, demands independent probe

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) core committee today described the assassination attempt on S Sukhbir Singh Badal as a full-blown assault on Sikh traditions, Khalsa heritage and the sacred values and institutions bequeathed by the Great Guru Sahiban. It also referred to the entire incident as part of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government sponsored programme which was part of a deep rooted conspiracy to finish the moderate Akali leadership which stood for ‘sarbat da bhala’ as propounded by the Guru Sahiban. The core committee meeting of the party, which was presided over by Acting President Ba
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IndiaDec 05, 2024

Narayan Singh Chaura sent to 3-Day Police Remand

An Amritsar court has sent Narayan Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to shoot former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, to three-day police remand. The police had sought a seven-day remand but were granted only three days. Reports suggest that Chaura had been visiting the Darbar Sahib for the past three days. Notably, Sukhbir Singh Badal was serving as a sevadar outside the Darshani Deodhi under religious punishment imposed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib at the time of the incident. Security personnel in civilian attire, deployed for Badal’s protection, apprehended Chaura and th
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IndiaDec 05, 2024

Farmers to March to Delhi Despite Police Opposition

The first batch of 100 farmers from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana will leave for Delhi on foot on Friday. If they clash with the police during their journey, they have vowed to surrender to arrest. Despite the Haryana Police's refusal, the farmers have decided to proceed. According to reports, senior officers of the Punjab Police held a meeting with farmer leaders at the Shambhu border today regarding their "Delhi Chalo" march. The meeting lasted for about half an hour, but the farmer leaders remained adamant that they will go to Delhi. Meanwhile, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has exp
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IndiaDec 04, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Narayan Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to attack former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, is a resident of Chaura village in Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district. Police confirm he has a prior criminal record. According to his wife, Jasmeet Kaur, Narayan left home around 6 a.m., stating he was attending a program. She mentioned they have two sons, both lawyers, and three grandchildren. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia strongly criticized the remark by Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who indicated that the investigation includes a
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IndiaDec 04, 2024

Police Commissioner Issues Statement Following Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Regarding Narayan Singh Chaura, who attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, the police have revealed that the accused had visited Sri Darbar Sahib the previous day, and they were already monitoring his activities. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar stated that the incident is being investigated from all angles, including whether it was an attempt to garner sympathy. Commissioner Bhullar also informed reporters that officers in plain clothes were deployed at the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, and the individual who thwarted the attack was ASI Jasbir Singh of the P

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