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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Named as AICC secy in Cong meet, PU's spokesperson under lens
1 2 Chandigarh: Panjab University's official spokesperson attended a closed-door Haryana Congress event during Rahul Gandhi's visit to Chandigarh on June 4 — with his name not only on the official attendee list but also mentioned as AICC Secretary, raising serious concerns over political involvement by a serving university official. Vineet Punia, director of public relations at the university, is named on page 2 of the list titled 'Meeting of Senior Leadership at Chanakya Hall, HPCC,' signed by Haryana Congress incharge B K Hariprasad. The Indian National Congress website also identifies him as AICC secretary (communication, publicity, media). Photographs accessed by this reporter confirmed his presence at the June 4 event. University officials confirmed that an internal inquiry into Punia's political activities is already in progress. According to top PU officials, he has reportedly denied holding any official party position even during the inquiry, but the documentation suggests otherwise. Registrar Prof YP Verma said, "Each employee of the university is bound by the service rules and regulations of the university. If there is violation, university will act as per PU rules." While PU service conduct is not specific on employee holding position in a political party, it states that "no employee shall take part in, subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way any political movement." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The same rules require employees to seek prior approval before contesting elections to any legislative or local body. Breach of these rules may invite disciplinary action. Punia did not respond to queries. BOX- HOLDING PARTY POSITION NOT RIGHT: VC PU vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig said holding a political position while serving in the university is wrong and should not be allowed to go unchecked. "We will look into the matter. While affiliations may exist, holding a position in a political party while serving in the university system is not appropriate and raises serious concerns," she said.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Rahul Gandhi launches Congress revamp drive in Haryana after 11 years
CHANDIGARH: The faction-ridden Haryana Congress is all set to be revamped in a time-bound manner after more than 11 years, as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a meeting with senior party leaders from the state and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) observers. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, held a series of meetings with senior leaders under the party's 'Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan' - a campaign aimed at internal rejuvenation. The first meeting was with 17 senior leaders, including former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, party in-charge BK Hariprasad, Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan, and MPs Kumari Selja, Deepender Singh Hooda, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Ajay Singh Yadav and Ashok Tanwar. The meeting was aimed at gathering feedback on the party's restructuring. Later, Gandhi met 22 district observers to chalk out a strategy for rebuilding the party machinery in the state. Both meetings lasted for about two-and-a-half hours. Senior Congress leaders gave suggestions on the reorganisation of the party unit and measures to strengthen the District Congress Committees (DCCs) and the overall Congress presence in Haryana. Speaking to the media after the meetings, senior leader and former Union minister Birender Singh said the Congress had lacked an organisational structure in Haryana for the past 11 years. 'The party will get further strengthened when its full organisational structure is ready in Haryana,' he said. When asked whether the Haryana Congress was a divided house, Singh responded, 'Everyone is united.'
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rahul to visit Haryana on June 4, to meet senior leaders
Chandigarh: Haryana Congress Chief Udai Bhan on Monday said that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha , will visit the state on June 4 to hold a meeting with state senior leaders to address various organisational issues within the state unit. Speaking to the media, Bhan said, "On the 4th, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will be visiting the Haryana PCC office to address all AICC and PCC observers as part of the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan (Organisation Creation Campaign)." "Rahul Ji is coming on the 4th to address and guide us. He will first hold a meeting at 11:30 AM with senior leaders associated with the organisation.,,," Bhan said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Promoções imperdíveis de voos baratos Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo
India Gazette
02-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rahul Gandhi to visit Haryana on June 4, to hold meeting with state senior leaders
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 2 (ANI): Haryana Congress Chief Udai Bhan on Monday said that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, will visit the state on June 4 to hold a meeting with state senior leaders to address various organisational issues within the state unit. Speaking to the media, Bhan said, 'On the 4th, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will be visiting the Haryana PCC office to address all AICC and PCC observers as part of the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan (Organisation Creation Campaign).' 'Rahul Ji is coming on the 4th to address and guide us. He will first hold a meeting at 11:30 AM with senior leaders associated with the organisation. Leaders like Bhupinder Hooda, Kumari Selja, Deepender Hooda, Randeep Surjewala, and several others will participate in the meeting. After this, he will address the AICC and PCC observers. He will then depart for Chandigarh,' Bhan said. Earlier today, reacting to Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to Chandigarh, Haryana Minister Anil Vij said that it has been more than eight months and the Congress still has not been able to decide the Leader of Opposition in the state. 'Congress comments on national issues and talks big about the country's major problems, but it has not yet been able to decide on the Leader of Opposition,' Vij said. 'It has been more than eight months, and they still haven't been able to decide on their Leader of Opposition, which is quite disheartening. Several meetings have already taken place, and they must have been informed about this issue. Perhaps Rahul Gandhi is coming specifically for this Haryana meeting,' Vij further claimed When asked about infighting within the Haryana Congress, Anil Vij took a dig at the party, saying, 'Politics is a strange thing. The same people create conflicts, and the same people broker peace.' (ANI)
India Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Late-night dramatic chase, assault on officials: How ED arrested ex-Congress MLA
Former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker, accused of laundering nearly Rs 1,500 crore under a Haryana government housing scheme, was arrested by the ED in a dramatic operation at a five-star hotel in Delhi. The ED's operation on Sunday night, unfolding like a scene from a thriller, was initiated after the central agency received a informer alerted that Chhoker, who had been evading arrest for months despite multiple warrants, was attending a lavish party at the luxury hotel's bar. Chhoker is an accused in the Deen Dayal Awas Yojana housing scheme swiftly on information received around 8.30 pm, Joint Director Navaneet Agrawal of the ED's Gurugram Zone arrived at the location within 30 minutes. Upon confirming Chhoker's presence, an investigating officer was summoned and formally informed Chhoker about the non-bailable warrants issued against him by the Gurugram Special Court. At this point, the situation escalated. Chhoker and his bodyguard attempted to flee through the hotel's exit, leading to a tense chase. A physical altercation ensued, during which Chhoker allegedly assaulted both ED officers and hotel the chaos and without any immediate backup, Joint Director Agrawal managed to single-handedly subdue and detain Chhoker. Chhoker reportedly made multiple attempts to escape custody, including trying to flee from the transport vehicle, but was unsuccessful.A local police constable was later called to the scene and Chhoker was brought to the ED office for further OF DECEIT AND EVASIONadvertisementChhoker, a former MLA from Hayana's Samalkha constituency, had been under the central agency's scanner for a large-scale money laundering case. The investigation centres around fraudulent activities connected to a housing project in and his associates allegedly collected approximately Rs 363 crore from over 1,500 homebuyers without delivering the promised flats. The funds were reportedly siphoned off through fabricated construction expenses and diverted to other entities for personal multiple non-bailable warrants and being declared a proclaimed offender, Chhoker had been evading arrest. His son, Sikandar Singh Chhoker, was arrested by the ED in April 2024 in the case. Another son, Vikas Chhoker, remains at arrest carries significant political implications for the Congress in Haryana, particularly due to his ties with senior party leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh view that the incident is likely to raise questions about the party's internal oversight mechanisms and its response to allegations of corruption involving its members. IN THIS STORY#Haryana#Delhi
