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Hans India
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Punjab Sarpanch Union chief joins BJP as party strengthens grassroots connect
Chandigarh: At the BJP state headquarters here, Punjab Sarpanch Union President Karun Kaura, along with his associates, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. State BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma and former Member of Parliament Preneet Kaur extended a warm welcome to them. Welcoming Karun Kaura, BJP chief Sharma said that his induction would further strengthen the party's base and help in advancing its policies. He expressed confidence that Kaura would contribute meaningfully to the party's growth and outreach. Former Union Minister Preneet Kaur stated that the BJP is truly a people's party, closely connected to the grassroots. She noted that Kaura's strong presence in rural areas and his leadership as the president of the Sarpanch Union would give the party additional strength in the state. Expressing his delight at joining the BJP, Karun Kaura thanked the party's senior leadership. He said he was inspired by the BJP's ideology and the pro-people policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and pledged to discharge every responsibility entrusted to him with sincerity and dedication. Along with Karun Kaura, Jaswant Singh, sarpanch of Rauni, Bhagwant Singh, Hitesh Kaura, Sunder Singh, Gursher Singh, Narinder Singh, Joginder Singh, and Gurmail Singh also joined the BJP. Several senior leaders and party workers were present on the occasion to welcome the new members into the party fold. Meanwhile, the state BJP celebrated the Aam Aadmi Party government's decision to withdraw the anti-farmer land pooling policy as 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' (farmers' victory day) across the state on Tuesday. All Punjabis, especially farmers, had united and struggled to save agricultural land, considered the backbone of Punjab, said the party. 'The BJP in Punjab stood shoulder to shoulder with the farmers in this struggle. Therefore, it was celebrated at the circle level across Punjab as BJP's Kisan Vijay Diwas,' the party added.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre approves Rs 203cr Mohali-Rajpura rail link project
1 2 Chandigarh: In a significant development for Punjab's rail infrastructure, the central government has approved the long-pending Mohali-Rajpura railway line project with a sanctioned budget of Rs 202.99 crore. The proposed rail link will span approximately 24 kms, offering a direct connection between Mohali and Rajpura via Banur, and extending up to Bathinda-Abohar-Jind-Rohtak. The Centre has directed railways to initiate the project and call the expression of interest for the allied works apart from laying of the rail lines. The announcement was made through a tweet by former minister of state for external affairs Preneet Kaur, who called the project a "big gift from the central government to Punjab." She stated, "The railway ministry has released a budget of Rs 202.99 crore for the Mohali-Rajpura rail link . This railway line will connect Mohali to Shambhu via Banur to Rajpura, greatly benefiting commuters and local industries." To further streamline operations, a 5-km line from Rajpura has also been approved to eliminate the need for engine reversals when travelling to Chandigarh. This improvement will enhance logistical efficiency and ease passenger travel between Rajpura and Chandigarh. The Northern Railways has included the Mohali-Rajpura rail link in its list of new line projects for 2025–26. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuenca: Un segundo ingreso para ecuatorianos: prueba Amazon CFD (Inicia hoy). Empezar ahora Registrarse Undo Initially approved in 2017, the project had faced delays due to administrative and logistical hurdles. However, its recent revival has sparked optimism among residents and industrialists, particularly in the Malwa region of Punjab, who have long awaited a direct rail link to the state capital. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during the railway budget announcement, confirmed that the preliminary study for the project is completed and that work on the rail line is expected to begin soon. He also highlighted that this rail link will significantly improve connectivity to Ambala, Bathinda, Abohar, Jind, Rohtak, Hisar, and other parts of the country. The project is expected to give a major boost to the industrial belt of Rajpura. MSID:: 121272006 413 |
