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TopicSukhpal Singh Khaira

Topic: Sukhpal Singh Khaira

7 Punjab AAP MLAs raise banner of revolt, declare state unit ‘free’ from Delhi’s control

Led by former opposition leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira, the rebel MLAs say they will create a third alternative in Punjab politics.

AAP Punjab unit appears headed for a split, Khaira & supporters to reject Delhi’s control

Around 12-13 AAP MLAs are expected to be present at a meet Thursday in Bathinda, where the group will raise the issue of autonomy of the Punjab unit.

Punjab AAP rebel Khaira to meet Kejriwal today to sort out the mess in the party

Khaira, who was removed as leader of the opposition in the Punjab assembly, has the support of 8 MLAs and is rumoured to be contemplating splitting the party.

One outburst too many, Punjab AAP replaces Sukhpal Singh Khaira as leader of opposition

The decision comes in wake of Khaira taking on party's state unit chief on social media; Dalit leader Harpal Cheema to replace him

I swear upon God, I don’t know what the 2020 Khalistan referendum is: AAP leader Khaira

In a Facebook Live interview with ThePrint, Khaira talked about the ‘divisive politics’ being played by rivals in Punjab, and said Khalistan talk is a bid to divert attention from real issues.

‘I didn’t back Referendum 2020; Badal & Amarinder did anti-national acts in the past’

Punjab opposition leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira clarified that he never supported the Khalistan referendum and had no clue about it.

Punjab leader of opposition Khaira ‘justifies’ Khalistan referendum, AAP chief under fire

Led by Sikh hardliners based abroad, Referendum 2020 ‘aims to gage (sic) will of Punjabis to re-establish Punjab as a nation state’.

Punjab assembly budget session sees unprecedented aggression and crude language

The session witnessed several acerbic exchanges between known enemies but some players were seen to have stooped to unprecedented lows.

Amarinder’s dilemma—to throw out ‘corrupt’ minister Rana Gurjit or not?

After a slew of corruption allegations and a clean chit in a probe, Rana Gurjit has sent his resignation to the CM, who says he’s considering it.

AAP rediscovers its mojo in Punjab assembly session

AAP raised allegations of judicial corruption during House session; it survived heavily stacked odds against it, turning the tables on a smug Congress.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.