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BJP to contest all 117 assembly seats on own strength in Punjab: Satish Poonia

The BJP will contest all 117 Punjab assembly seats alone. This decision rules out any alliance for the upcoming state elections. The party's leadership has conveyed this direct message to state units. Former chief minister Amarinder Singh and Sunil Jakhar's views differ from this mandate. The BJP plans a dedicated…

The Economic Times

BJP treats turncoats like disposable pawns; Jakhar & Ravneet Bittu prime examples: AAP leader Harpal Cheema

The Aam Aadmi Party accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of treating politicians like disposable items. Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema stated the BJP uses leaders from other parties for short-term gains. He cited Sunil Jakhar and Ravneet Singh Bittu as examples of this strategy. Cheema claimed the BJP's actions…

The Economic Times

BJP names new chiefs for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura units

Harsh Malhotra is the new Delhi BJP president. Nitin Nabin, the party's national president, made the appointment. Virendra Sachdeva previously held the position. Appointments were also announced for Haryana, Punjab, and Tripura units. Archana Gupta will lead Haryana. Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon takes charge of Punjab. Abhishek Debroy is the…

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BJP blames AAP for ‘failing to deliver on promises’ in Punjab

BJP asserts Centre's schemes benefit Punjab, criticizes AAP, and highlights significant funds provided for state development.

The Hindu

Why no protests against AAP govt. over bonus on MSP, BJP Punjab chief asks farm leaders

Punjab BJP chief criticizes farmer leaders for not protesting against AAP-led State government, demands bonus on MSP.

The Hindu

Congress leader Channi terms attack on IAF convoy an election ‘stunt’

Chandigarh Congress leader calls Poonch terror attack a BJP election stunt, sparking controversy and condemnation from BJP leaders.

The Hindu

Setback for AAP, as its LS MP Rinku, MLA Angural joins BJP in Punjab

The lone Lok Sabha member of the AAP, Sushil Kumar Rinku, joined the BJP on March 27 along with Punjab MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party that is already facing a crisis following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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BJP will contest Lok Sabha polls on its own in Punjab, no alliance with SAD: State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

The BJP will contest the Lok Sabha polls on its own in Punjab, the party’s State unit chief Sunil Jakhar said

The Hindu

Punjab CM Mann rubbishes BJP's claim that he wanted tableau to display his, Kejriwal's photos

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann challenges BJP's Sunil Jakhar to prove his accusation of using state tableau for personal promotion, or quit politics.

The Hindu

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar hails PM Modi's policies; terms victory in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan as 'severe blow to opposition'

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar stated on Sunday that his party's resounding victories in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan were a ''severe blow to the opposition'' and a decisive endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies.

The Times of India

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar condemns AAP govt, asks for action amidst deteriorating law and order situation

AMRITSAR: Referring to the deteriorating law and order situation of Punjab, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) state president Sunil Jakhar held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) responsible for the current situation in Punjab.

The Times of India

Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

The Hindu

Immature, unprofessional: Opposition hits out at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Saturday blamed Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday for his ongoing confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit.

The Times of India

Punjab BJP delegation meets governor on flood issue, demands compensation for farmers

Sunil Jakhar also alleged that the government failed to take necessary measures, including cleaning of drains and strengthening of embankments, that led to the flooding.

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The Times of India

Punjab floods: Sunil Jakhar urges Punjab CM to immediately disburse Central govt funds

BATHINDA: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state of not seriously taking the inputs about floods and assistance sent by central government to mitigate the sufferings of the affected persons.

The Hindu

Sunil Jakhar takes over as BJP Punjab chief, says BJP no longer younger brother in State

Former Member of Parliament Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday officially took over as president of Bharatiya Janta Party’s Punjab State unit and said that BJP was a strong political force in Punjab on its own.

The Times of India

My first priority is to restore people's faith in democracy in Punjab: Sunil Jakhar

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed BJP’s Punjab president Sunil Jakhar has said his first priority is to restore the people's faith in democracy and politics in the bordering state. He also said it was his goal to establish the BJP as only alternative in the state.

The Hindu

More Ministers, senior BJP leaders meet Nadda, party functionaries

The BJP headquarters saw a flurry of activities for the second consecutive day with several Ministers and senior leaders meeting party president J. P. Nadda and other functionaries on July 5, amid a buzz about organisational and Ministerial reshuffle.

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Dynamite News

BJP appoints new state chiefs: G Kishan Reddy for Telangana; D Purandeshwari for AP; Marandi for Jharkhand; Sunil Jakhar for Punjab

In a mega organisational rejig ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday appointed new party presidents in four states. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Punjab Health Minister Jouramajra under fire for forcing surgeon to lie down on dirty mattress

Vice-Chancellor Raj Bahadur of Baba Farid Medical University has been learnt to have resigned and requested Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to relieve him from services.

The Times of India

AAP creating administrative instability in Punjab: State Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state for creating an atmosphere of “administrative uncertainty and instability”.

The Times of India

More trouble for Punjab Congress as 4 former cabinet minister go to BJP

CHANDIGARH: Barely two weeks after former state Congress chief Sunil Jakhar joined the BJP, four former Punjab cabinet ministers Balbir Singh Sidhu, Sunder Sham Arora, Gurpreet Singh Kangar and Raj Kumar Verka joined the saffron party on Saturday.

The Times of India

At Sirsa rally, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar allows free lifting of soil from lake

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced a bonanza of development works worth Rs 575 crore for Sirsa district. Addressing a Pragati Rally in Odhan of the district, Khattar said that equitable development is being ensured in the entire state, keeping aside party politics. Ex-minister Sunil Jakhar,…

The Times of India

What makes Kapil Sibal’s resignation from Congress different from others

NEW DELHI: Dealing a severe blow to Congress, senior leader Kapil Sibal resigned from the party and on Wednesday filed nomination for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election as an independent candidate from Uttar Pradesh. He is being backed by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP).

The Times of India

How Hardik Patel quitting Congress may affect Gujarat politics

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel resigned from the grand old party on Wednesday. There are speculations that Patel may join the BJP in the coming days like Punjab leader Sunil Jakhar who quit the Congress and joined the saffron party. Whether or not Patel joins the BJP,…

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