The Latest Breaking News from Banwarilal Purohit

AAP-Opposition spar after CM asks Speaker to ‘lock’ Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh Assembly chaos as CM Bhagwant Mann hands Speaker "lock and key" to keep opposition inside during discussion.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Punjab Governor to visit border districts again

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit to visit border districts to address drug and weapon smuggling concerns from Pakistan.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Former Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit pitches for country’s winter capital in Tamil Nadu

Banwarilal Purohit's suggestion for Tamil Nadu to have a parliament session is seen as BJP's strategy to expand its base in the southern state ahead of the 2024 general election.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Punjab 2023: Governor, CM at loggerheads; radical preacher Amritpal Singh triggers 'Khalistan' scare

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Governor Banwarilal Purohit sparred over SYL canal, farmers' protests, radical preacher and more in 2023.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

No vote for veto: On Governors and their powers

Supreme Court has done well to remove the veto power of Governors

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Governors can’t sit on Bills passed by Assembly: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has laid down that a Governor cannot sit on key Bills passed by a State Legislature ruling on in a writ petition filed by the Punjab government complaining that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has held back crucial Bills.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Punjab Governor withholds approval for money bills ahead of Special Assembly Session; cautions AAP govt. to not continue with patently illegal session

Gov. Purohit withholds approval of 3 money Bills sent by Punjab govt. for special session, citing it as illegal.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023