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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
June 2, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Patil Resigns as CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vasantrao Patil resigned following the party high command's decision to appoint Prabha Rao as the MPCC (I) chief. When asked about his successor, Patil said it was for the high command to decide. The four AICC (I) observers failed to dissuade him from submitting his resignation. Patil maintained that he could not work with Rao, who had criticised Indira Gandhi. 'Bluestar Week' Prayers and 'akhand paths' held in gurdwaras by the Akali Dal to observe 'Operation Bluestar Week' passed off peacefully on the first day in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh amid tight security arrangements. Three jawans — two of the Punjab Armed Police and one of the CRPF — were injured in an exchange of fire between them at Ferozepur, while the Amritsar police arrested three Pakistani nationals in three different places in border areas. Pak attacks Ladakh Pakistani troops have renewed their attacks on Indian positions in the north of the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. According to sources , the Indian security forces, guarding the strategic glacial region, have repulsed the Pakistani attacks. Pakistan air force planes also repeatedly intruded into the area but they were chased away. Tornado In US At least 84 people were killed and more than 30 reported missing after tornados yesterday swept across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and northwestern New York state. At least 18 others died in Canada and hundreds were wounded, according to an incomplete count by officials in Ontario. With winds blowing up to 150 km per hour, the twister razed thousands of homes, crushing bodies in the debris and flattening entire villages.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Don't mislead people for vested interests: CM to Akalis, farm bodies
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday accused Akali leaders and farmer unions of misleading the public by spreading false narratives to secure their personal and political interests. He also charged office-bearers of certain farmer unions with illegally amassing wealth and investing in hotels and hospitals across the state. Speaking during the 'Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' programme in Bathinda, where he interacted with local panchayat members, Mann said that farmer unions and farmers are distinct entities. 'These unions have opened shops in the name of securing farmers' interests,' Mann said, according to a statement issued by his office. However, the statement did not specify which farmer unions or leaders the CM was referring to. The event, held at a private resort in Bathinda, focused on issues related to Punjab's agrarian crisis. However, the media was barred from covering the event. Mann also criticised farmer unions for their lack of action on important issues such as the water-sharing dispute with Haryana. He pointed out that the unions have been involved in organising road and rail blockades over trivial matters while remaining silent on major issues impacting the state's agriculture. 'Not once did the farmer unions issue a statement on the water-sharing controversy. They are more focused on their personal interests than the real issues affecting farmers,' Mann stated. He also claimed that some union leaders collect fees from farmers under the pretence of securing their rights but are more concerned with their own financial gains. The CM further accused the leaders of certain farmer unions of illegally acquiring vast properties in the state, including investments in hotels and hospitals. He stated that these leaders are using their positions for personal enrichment rather than working for the welfare of the farming community. Mann also lashed out at Akali leaders, accusing them of exploiting religious institutions such as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Akal Takht for political gains. He alleged that the Akali Dal twists religious directives to suit their own agenda, deceiving the public in the process. 'Now we see that Virsa Singh Valtoha, a former MLA, is being re-inducted into the Akali Dal, and the Faqr-e-Qaum title will be reinstated to former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal. This is a clear indication of how the Akali leadership continues to misuse religious platforms for political advantage,' Mann said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
To observe 41 years of Operation Bluestar on June 6, Sikh group Dal Khalsa calls for shutdown in Amritsar
Amritsar: Observing the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, carried out by the Army to flush out militants from Golden Temple in June 1984, radical Sikh body Dal Khalsa announced plans to undertake a "Genocide Remembrance March" on June 5 and called for a complete shutdown in Amritsar on June 6. Dal Khalsa working president Paramjit Singh Mand and secretary for political affairs Kanwar Pal Singh, in a joint statement issued here on Thursday, said that leaders and representatives of Akali Dal, Amritsar, Panth Sewak Jatha, various Akali factions, and youth bodies would join the march. They also maintained that the shutdown call was meant to protest against the Army assault, adding that the 'bandh' would be peaceful and urged all sections of people to cooperate with their call. The march would start from Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh at 5pm and will culminate at Akal Takht, where ardas would be performed.
The Print
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Punjab CM Mann lashes out at Akali leader Majithia
Mann slammed Majithia for allegedly politicizing the Amritsar blast incident in which a man died after trying to retrieve the explosive material. The chief minister's reaction came after Majithia consistently attacked the state government over the law and order issue. Chandigarh, May 28 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday lashed out at SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, accusing him of trying to 'mislead people with baseless propaganda' against the AAP government. 'Majithia questions law and order. But who is he to speak? During your regime, an SHO was shot while trying to protect the honour of his daughter, and slogans of 'Majithia Zindabad' were raised. Have you forgotten this,' he asked. The CM reminded people of the Nabha jailbreak incident during the erstwhile Akali regime and questioned the accountability of leaders like Majithia. In an official statement, Mann alleged that Akali leaders 'enabled drug mafias and gangsters, flooding Punjab with drugs and crime'. 'Whenever drug smugglers or mafias are caught, their connections inevitably lead back to Akali leaders,' Mann alleged. 'Majithia represents a legacy where the poor were jailed for standing up, while the powerful looted Punjab without consequence,' he claimed. 'The Akali Dal built an empire of corruption, allowing unchecked gangsters and smugglers to thrive. Now, they try to posture as saviours of Punjab. The people will no longer buy into their lies,' he said. 'Unlike Majithia, who thinks only of his personal benefits, my government is committed to policies that prioritize Punjab's common people. We will never sign off on any policy that harms Punjab or its people,' Mann said. The CM also hit out at Majithia's 'hypocrisy' in calling for law and order reforms. 'Under Badals and Majithia's leadership, Akali Dal became a symbol of lawlessness and greed. They are responsible for throwing Punjab into the quagmire of drugs and crime,' Mann further alleged. 'Every election, I have declared my assets. My wealth has consistently reduced because I serve Punjab, not myself. Can Majithia say the same,' Mann asked. The CM issued a warning to leaders who indulge in corrupt practices. 'Those who exploit the poor and rob Punjab will face justice. No amount of wealth can shield you from the consequences of your actions. Remember, the prayers of the poor and honest always reach God, and their curses are unstoppable,' he stated. PTI CHS KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Last major Akali leader with no 2nd generation in assembly
Bathinda: In Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Punjab has lost one of the last of its first-generation politicians of high degree, mainly aligned with the Akali polity. Only a handful of veteran politicians, including Capt Amarinder Singh and Balwant Singh Ramoowalia — both of whom have had affiliations with the Akali Dal as well as other parties—remain from the old guard to witness this evolving political scene. Punjab has already witnessed a number of towering political leaders, including Parkash Singh Badal, Surjit Singh Barnala, Gurcharan Singh Tohra, Jagdev Singh Talwandi, Kuldeep Singh Wadala, Ranjit Singh Brahampura, and many others, passing away. Currently, the second generation — comprising heirs of the Badal, Barnala, Dhindsa, Brahampura, and Wadala families — holds key positions, though none has yet emerged as dominant power brokers. Among them, only the next generation of the Badal and Dhindsa families has attained significant political success. The sons of Surjit Singh Barnala, Jagdev Singh Talwandi, Gurcharan Singh Tohra, and Ranjit Singh Brahampura have each won only a single electoral contest. Barnala's son Gaganjit Singh was elected in 2002 from Dhuri; Talwandi's son Ranjit Singh Talwandi from the Raikot assembly constituency in 2002; and Brahmpura's son Ravinder Singh Brahmpura won in a byelection in 2016. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - micro segmentation software Expertinspector Click Here Tohra's adopted daughter, Kuldeep Kaur had lost, but her husband Harmail Singh won in 1997 and was elevated as minister, though he quit during the Badal-Tohra feud during that tenure. Gurpratap Singh Wadala, son of Kuldeep Singh Wadala, secured victory twice in the Punjab assembly elections of 2012 and 2017. In contrast, the Badal and Dhindsa families have maintained a firmer grip on power. Sukhbir Singh Badal and Parminder Singh Dhindsa have won multiple elections and held influential govt positions. Sukhbir and his wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal have also served as ministers in the Union govt. MSID:: 121469543 413 |
