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TopicPunjab Congress

Topic: Punjab Congress

‘Punjab Congress in pathetic state’: Amarinder hits back at Rawat’s ‘proximity’ remark

Reacting to Harish Rawat's remarks over Amarinder Singh's 'proximity' to BJP leaders like Amit Shah, the ex-Punjab CM said even his worst critics and enemies won't doubt his integrity.

From Kumaramangalam to Kanhaiya, why Communists can’t change Congress’ fortunes

Communist leaders have long felt the need to infiltrate the Congress with 'Trojan horses' and take over the party. But a 2004-like victory is unimaginable now.

Punjab govt reduced to ‘tamasha’, Channi should remove tainted ministers, says Kejriwal

Delhi CM's remarks, who is in Chandigarh, comes a day after the Congress was pushed into a fresh crisis after Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as the party’s Punjab unit chief.

Amarinder’s first Delhi visit after leaving Punjab CM post sets off buzz over future action

Singh's visit came on the same day as Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief. He said the media was 'unnecessarily indulging in speculation'.

Punjab CM Channi gives home, health ministries to deputy CMs, keeps 14 portfolios with himself

CM Channi will hold key departments including power, excise, mining and geology, environment & civil aviation. Senior cabinet minister Manpreet Singh Badal got the finance portfolio.

5 reasons why Navjot Sidhu has resigned, pushing Punjab Congress into deeper crisis

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief Tuesday afternoon, tweeting that he will ‘never compromise on Punjab’s future’.   

What Jat and Dalit Sikhs say about Congress’ Punjab move and next CM: Survey

Prashnam survey asked Punjab voters who among Charanjit Channi, Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu should be the Congress' CM face in the upcoming assembly election.

Congress digs own grave & shoots itself in the foot, while defections trump infections

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‘Baffling’: Punjab Congress leader Jakhar hits out at Harish Rawat over remarks on Sidhu

In a tweet Monday, Jhakhar lashed out at Rawat over latter's statement that assembly elections will be fought under Navjot Singh Sidhu, said it is 'likely to undermine CM’s authority'.

Punjab Congress MLAs ask Sonia Gandhi to pick new CLP leader amid Amarinder’s resignation

During the Congress Legislature Party meeting Saturday, 78 party MLAs also passed a resolution thanking Amarinder Singh for his contribution towards Punjab.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.