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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong rift surfaces in Mohali: Dy mayor, ex-min spar over land-pooling scheme
1 2 Mohali: Internal fissures within the Punjab Congress came out in the open as deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi and former health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu faced off over alleged remarks made during a recent protest against the land pooling scheme in Mohali. The controversy erupted during a Congress-led protest outside the GMADA office, where Sidhu, while addressing the gathering, allegedly made objectionable remarks against Bedi. Reacting to this, Bedi held a press conference on Tuesday, accusing Sidhu of political vendetta and "high-handedness" within the party ranks. "I was not present when the remarks were made, but several people informed me about what was said by Sidhu," Bedi claimed, adding that he viewed the remarks as a targeted attempt to malign his political image. However, in a bid to prevent the infighting from escalating, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring intervened and advised Bedi to refrain from making any public statements on the matter for now. "I have been directed by the party president to hold back my words until he returns from the Parliament session in Delhi," Bedi stated, confirming that he already submitted a formal complaint against Sidhu to the party high command. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The clash is seen as part of an intensifying rivalry between the two leaders, both of whom are eyeing the Congress ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections from Mohali. While Balbir Singh Sidhu previously won the Mohali seat three times and served as a cabinet minister in Captain Amarinder Singh's govt, Bedi held two terms as councillor and currently serves as the city's Deputy Mayor. The incident has added to the growing list of internal tensions within the Punjab Congress, even as the party looks to consolidate its position ahead of the 2027 state polls. Party insiders suggest that a closed-door reconciliation may take place once Warring returns to Chandigarh.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Land pooling promises false: Warring
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accused the Aam Aadmi Party govt of trying to cheat the farmers by promising compensation "which it is not in a position to pay". "It is like a post-dated cheque on a crashing bank," he remarked. Responding to the govt decision offering acre-based compensation to farmers until the area is developed, Warring observed that this is a diversionary tactic to befool farmers by the AAP govt. "Farmers will not bite the bait," he asserted, while pointing out, "when the govt doesn't have enough money to run its own day-to-day affairs, pay the salaries, or pay the promised Rs 1,000 to every woman, where will it get the money from to pay the farmers?" "This is a ploy to defraud the farmers and make them walk into the trap," he warned. Reiterating his appeal to the govt to withdraw the policy, Warring said: "What is the point when there is no need for land pooling." tnn
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jagraon: Rare political unity: Oppn, farm unions join hands to protest land pooling policy
In a rare show of unity, leaders of all major political parties in opposition and prominent farmer organisations came together on one platform in Jagraon on Monday to oppose the Punjab government's land pooling policy. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring added that while land acquisition has existed since British times, it was the Congress-led UPA government under Dr Manmohan Singh that brought a transformative law requiring 80% consent from landowners before any acquisition. (HT Photo) The protest held at the local tehsil checkpoint, saw participation from senior Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and BJP leaders, along with several grassroots-level farmer leaders and activists. Addressing the crowd, former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi launched a scathing attack on chief minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of handing over Punjab's agricultural land to outside forces. 'Before the elections, I warned people that the 'outsiders' do not care about Punjab. But no one listened. Today, we see the consequences,' Channi said. He vowed that if Congress is voted back to power, reversing this policy would be their first decision. 'Every inch of land taken will be returned to the farmers,' he promised, calling upon all Punjabis to unite against the government's move. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring added that while land acquisition has existed since British times, it was the Congress-led UPA government under Dr Manmohan Singh that brought a transformative law requiring 80% consent from landowners before any acquisition. 'Despite this protection, if the land is forcibly taken, we will not stay silent. The Congress will launch a full-scale agitation and will gherao the GLADA office in Ludhiana on July 14,' he announced. MLA Sukhpal Khaira alleged that the CM has become a mere puppet in the hands of Delhi leadership. 'This is not just about land—it's a calculated strategy to erase Punjab's identity as an agriculture-based state. The land will be handed over to corporate mafias,' he said. Voicing similar concerns, Akali leader and MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali, BJP's advocate Vikramjit Singh Sindhu, and former Akali MLA SR Kler stressed that the land pooling policy is a direct threat to the entire state. 'This is a fight for Punjab's future. If our land is lost, our economy will collapse. The CM is merely following orders from Delhi,' they claimed. The protest was also addressed by several other leaders and representatives of various organisations including Congress general secretary Capt Sandeep Sandhu, Didar Singh Malak and Gurvinder Singh Panna from the Land Pooling Policy Sangharsh Committee, former MLAs Tarsam Jadha and Kamaljit Singh Brar, former Congress district president Karanjit Soni Ghalib, former chairman Satinderpal Singh Kaka Gurwal, Kamaljit Singh Mallah, engineer Jagdeep Singh, and farmer leaders Mahinder Singh Kamalpura, Jagtar Singh Daharka, Gurdial Singh Talwandi, among others. Government's position The Punjab cabinet had last month given its nod to the land pooling policy and asserted that not even a single yard will be forcibly acquired from land owners. Under the land pooling policy, a land owner will be given 1,000 square yards of residential plot and 200 square yards of commercial plot in fully developed land in lieu of one acre of land, the state government had said earlier. The government had also said that the land pooling policy was designed to foster transparent and planned urban development across the state.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
AAP hand in glove with BJP-led Central government, says Punjab Congress chief Warring
By Harpreet Kaur , Hoshiarpur Jun 30, 2025 08:42 AM IST Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday alleged that the AAP government in Punjab is hand in glove with the Centre and that's why chief minister Bhagwant Mann acted against the farmers. Hoshirpur, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring addressing a rally in Hoshiarpur on Sunday. (Harpreet Kaur/HT) Addressing a 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally, Warring said that agriculture was Punjab's lifeline and the BJP-led government was bent on destroying it by enforcing farm laws and denying minimum support price (MSP) to crops. The rally was organised by former minister Sunder Sham Arora. 'The Centre thinks that if it will touch their raw nerve, the whole Punjab will feel the pain. Then it will be easy for it to enforce its ideology', Warring alleged, stating that the BJP-led Union government was weakening the state as it refused to accept RSS ideology. Warring said that the RSS and the BJP never accepted the Constitution and after coming to power, were strategising to weaken it. 'The Congress, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi would never allow it. It was because of the Constitution that the Indians had become 'citizens' or else they would still be 'subjects' of their rulers. The Constitution brought equality and secularism and gave people the right to live respectfully. It is the responsibility of every citizen to save the Constitution,' he added. Later talking to the media, Warring said that there was no rift in the party. 'Like other families, the Congress family too has some differences but you cannot call them rift. These are temporary and when Punjab's interest will be at stake, all will come together,' he said.
Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Attack on Himachal Police: Kharar cop ‘slaps' Amritdhari woman, Warring seeks action against him
A team of Himachal Pradesh Police was attacked in Kharar district while attempting to arrest a Nihang youth involved in a robbery case. A video related to the incident has gone viral on social media, showing a Kharar police officer allegedly slapping an Amritdhari (baptised) woman. Reacting to the incident, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring took to social media and urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take strict action against the police officer involved. According to the information available, the Nihang youth was allegedly involved in a robbery at a toll plaza in Himachal Pradesh, where he reportedly looted ₹55,000 from an employee at sword-point. After reviewing CCTV footage, the Himachal Police identified the suspect and tracked his location to Mohali. The youth was spotted during a protest at the VIP Chowk in Mohali. When the police attempted to arrest him, he managed to escape. However, he was later captured near Nijjar Chowk at Kharar. During the arrest, the Nihang youth and his associates allegedly attacked the Himachal Police team, resulting in injuries to two officers. The local police intervened to de-escalate the situation, after which the Himachal Police took the accused into custody. According to Kharar DSP Karan Sandhu case, a case has been registered against the accused under charges of obstructing government duty and attempted murder. The police also stated that some women accompanying the Nihang youth were actively involved in the assault, and investigations into their roles are currently underway.
