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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicBanwarilal Purohit

Topic: Banwarilal Purohit

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns citing ‘personal’ reasons, had turbulent innings with Mann

83-year-old BJP leader from Nagpur is said to have met home minister Amit Shah before tendering resignation to President. His 2-year-plus tenure was marked by frequent clashes with the CM.

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns, cites ‘personal reasons & other commitments’ in letter

Purohit's resignation came days after the BJP swept the Chandigarh mayoral polls, retaining all three posts.

‘Can’t cast doubt on validity of assembly session’: SC tells Punjab governor to decide on pending bills

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit had refused to take a call on four pending bills, while doubting the validity of the June session of the state assembly in which they were passed.

Punjab governor presses CM Mann to act against AAP MLA’s firm over environmental violations

Governor Banwarilal Purohit in a letter asked Mann-led AAP govt to take action against real estate firm owned by party's Mohali MLA citing alleged violation of environmental norms.

AAP govt borrows Rs 47K cr in 14 months. ‘Mammoth’ Rs 27K cr used to repay interest of debts, says Mann

Response came after Raj Bhavan sought details of state incurring additional debt of Rs 50,000 cr since AAP came to power. Opposition leaders allege CM is taking people for ride.

Mann strikes back with ‘hunger for power’ jibe after Punjab governor warns him of President’s Rule

Mann says governor Purohit should enter electoral fray in Rajasthan after latter warned CM that he could write to President about failure of constitutional machinery in Punjab.

No more air travel to Delhi or stays at 5-star hotels, Punjab governor tells Chandigarh officials

Officials instructed to stick to train travel & stay at UT guest house or state bhavans from now on. In 1st week of August, governor had stopped use of tomatoes in Raj Bhavan's kitchen.

After Bhagwant Mann’s ‘love letters’ jibe, Punjab governor says govt has become ‘laughing stock’

Banwarilal Purohit slams CM for not taking action on complaint of alleged sexual misconduct against minister Lal Chand Kataruchak. Will not use state copter to travel, he adds.

SC rapped both Punjab govt & governor in row over summoning assembly. Here’s what law says

Hearing petition filed by Punjab govt Tuesday, SC held that governor had no discretionary power to delay summoning assembly session & was duty-bound to act on cabinet's advice.

Governor had no discretion to delay Punjab assembly budget session: SC on Bhagwant Mann’s plea

SC says chief minister, governor should maintain 'dignity' and 'mature statesmanship' in their communication despite them representing different ideologies.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.