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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicAkali Dal

Topic: Akali Dal

‘Akalis didn’t guide BJP wisely on impact of farm laws’, says Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

Jakhar says only party's central leadership can take call on possible revival of alliance with SAD, adds that BJP works hard while Congress now exists merely because of its brand name.

NCERT removes ‘Khalistan’ references from Class 12 political science text after SGPC objection

SGPC had said Anandpur Sahib Resolution, a list of demands made by Akali Dal in 1973, was misrepresented in textbook. NCERT has issued corrigendum & made correction in online texts.

As Congress, Akali abstain, BJP pips AAP in Chandigarh mayor poll by 1 vote — just like last year

Last year, too, BJP had won the mayoral elections by one vote against the AAP, with both the Congress and Akali Dal abstaining from voting.

Voters in 3 seats next to Chandigarh have same concern: Concrete jungle & host of civic issues

Residents in SAS Nagar, Kharar and Dera Bassi say developers, in collaboration with successive govts, have affected their lives. Candidates say they're aware of these issues.

Three factors that are keeping Punjabi politicians on edge

Punjab polls have new anxieties—first 'Mandal-like' election for some, Jatt Sikh loyalty, and no more piggybacking Hindu votes.

PM’s security breach highlights Punjab’s DGP problem: 3rd incumbent in 4 months now under fire

Dinkar Gupta was replaced as the DGP by I.P.S. Sahota in September, who in turn was replaced by Siddharth Chattopadhyaya in December. Breach in PM’s security only made matters worse.

How Channi’s appointment as CM has set off a Congress-AAP battle for Dalit votes in Punjab

AAP’s Dalit outreach teams have been active across Punjab districts for at least 6 months, spreading the message about how AAP can help with better schools, hospitals and welfare moves.

How faraway Lakhimpur Kheri is reshaping Punjab politics as Congress, AAP, SAD look to cash in

Since 8 people died Sunday, Punjab politicians have been at forefront of delegations to Lakhimpur Kheri. Many have also issued statements demanding justice for the farmers killed.

Sukhbir, Harsimrat Badal detained during Akali Dal’s protest against farm laws in Delhi

The protest, which led to clogging of traffic in the national capital, was carried out to mark a year since the three contentious farm laws were passed.

AAP, Akali Dal leaders object to ‘unfair’ farmers’ appeal to put Punjab poll campaign on hold

Campaigning for 2022 Punjab polls is expected to intensify before kharif harvest season next month, but farmers have requested it be suspended till polls are announced, to ensure focus on farm laws agitation.

On Camera

We failed the UP board topper. She should be celebrated, not bullied for her facial hair

The pervasive culture of body shaming, of judging others based on their appearance rather than their character or abilities, is a reflection of the deeper societal fault lines.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.