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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP also questions AAP's anti-drug drive
Ludhiana: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh joined party candidate Jiwan Gupta's campaign for the west bypoll on Sunday, criticising the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab. Chugh questioned the efficacy of AAP's "Yudh Nasheyan Virudh" drive against drugs, noting that drug problems persist in the state. He expressed confidence in BJP's victory, dismissing other candidates as proxies and stating the real contest would be between BJP and AAP. Chugh emphatically criticised the education system of the state, saying that classrooms lacked basic facilities like blackboards and teachers under the "Shiksha Kranti" initiative. He predicted BJP would form the government in Punjab in 2027, with the upcoming bypoll results indicating public sentiment. Regarding development works, Chugh attributed progress of the city and state to funding by the Centre, claiming AAP's contribution was minimal. He also alleged that AAP's candidate, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, was contesting reluctantly under party pressure. Nomination Filing BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta will file his nomination papers on Monday, the last day for submissions. Supporters will gather at Ferozepur Road near Bharat Nagar Chowk before proceeding to the DC office. Punjab BJP leadership is expected to participate in the nomination process. Gupta's candidature was announced on Saturday. AAP's unfulfilled promises: Chugh - Monthly Rs 1,000 payment to females - Farmer loan waivers - Business sector relief - Job guarantees for households
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Exercise in optics, smoke-and-mirror tactics move to mislead people: Punjab Congress
The Congress in Punjab Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the arrest of ruling party MLA Raman Arora, calling it another elaborate 'optics exercise' aimed at misleading the people of Punjab. The Vigilance Bureau arrested AAP MLA from Jalandhar Central for allegedly indulging in corruption in connivance with an official of the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. Following Arora's arrest, Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa accused the AAP-led Punjab government of being knee-deep in corruption while attempting to save face with hollow gestures. 'This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to revive the party's plummeting image,' Bajwa said. 'After trying to hoodwink the public with gimmicks like 'Shiksha Kranti' and 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now attempting to portray himself as a crusader against corruption. But the truth is, no meaningful action will ever follow and no one will actually be convicted,' Bajwa said in a statement. About Arora's arrest, Bajwa noted that this is not an isolated incident. 'This isn't the first time AAP MLAs and ministers have been named in corruption and extortion cases. Rather than pursuing legal action, the AAP government has routinely buried such cases to protect its own,' he alleged. Taking a dig at AAP's public posturing, Bajwa questioned, 'If the party had prior knowledge of Raman Arora's alleged misdeeds, why was no action taken before? This so-called 'Kattar Imaandaar' party is anything but honest. It's all a facade designed to deceive voters.' The senior Congress leader pointed out that this latest move is just another failed attempt by AAP to project itself as a clean and accountable party. 'Since coming to power in 2022, CM Mann's government has failed to act decisively even in cases where allegations were clear. Take the case of former health minister Vijay Singla, accused of corruption — no action has been taken and he remains active in party affairs,' Bajwa said, claiming that many other Punjab AAP leaders have faced serious allegations. 'Yet, the AAP government's so-called zero-tolerance stance against corruption has remained just a slogan,' he alleged. 'AAP continues to resort to smoke-and-mirror tactics to cover up its failures and shield its own. The people of Punjab deserve real accountability, not political theatre,' Bajwa said. Congress MLA from Bholath, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, termed Arora's arrest a 'blatant eyewash' and a 'political gimmick', 'orchestrated' by the Mann-led AAP government 'to mislead the public ahead of the upcoming Ludhiana West byelection'. Khaira drew parallels to the arrest of former minister Vijay Singla ahead of the Sangrur Lok Sabha byelection in 2022, pointing out that despite serious corruption charges, no charge-sheet was ever filed against him. 'Dr Vijay Singla continues to enjoy the full patronage of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and the party, proving that such arrests are mere stunts to create a false narrative of accountability,' Khaira alleged in a statement. 'The arrest of Raman Arora is a repeat of the same script played out before the Sangrur byelection. The AAP government is desperate to divert attention from its failures and rampant corruption within its ranks. Punjabis are not fooled by these tactics,' Khaira said, urging the public to see through the 'political drama' and hold the AAP accountable 'for its betrayal of the common man's trust'.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Optics exercise': Bajwa says shortly after AAP MLA Raman Arora's arrest
Following Arora's arrest, Bajwa accused the AAP-led Punjab government of being knee-deep in corruption while attempting to save face with hollow gestures. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday arrested AAP MLA from Jalandhar Central Raman Arora for allegedly indulging in corruption in connivance with an official of the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. Chandigarh, May 23 (PTI) Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the arrest of ruling party MLA Raman Arora, calling it another elaborate 'optics exercise' aimed at misleading the people of Punjab. 'This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to revive the party's plummeting image,' Bajwa said. 'After trying to hoodwink the public with gimmicks like 'Shiksha Kranti' and 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now attempting to portray himself as a crusader against corruption. But the truth is, no meaningful action will ever follow and no one will actually be convicted,' Bajwa said in a statement. About Arora's arrest, Bajwa noted that this is not an isolated incident. 'This isn't the first time AAP MLAs and ministers have been named in corruption and extortion cases. Rather than pursuing legal action, the AAP government has routinely buried such cases to protect its own,' he alleged. Taking a dig at AAP's public posturing, Bajwa questioned, 'If the party had prior knowledge of Raman Arora's alleged misdeeds, why was no action taken before? This so-called 'Kattar Imaandaar' party is anything but honest. It's all a facade designed to deceive voters.' The senior Congress leader pointed out that this latest move is just another failed attempt by AAP to project itself as a clean and accountable party. 'Since coming to power in 2022, CM Mann's government has failed to act decisively even in cases where allegations were clear. Take the case of former health minister Vijay Singla, accused of corruption — no action has been taken and he remains active in party affairs,' Bajwa said, claiming that many other Punjab AAP leaders have faced serious allegations. 'Yet, the AAP government's so-called zero-tolerance stance against corruption has remained just a slogan,' he alleged. 'AAP continues to resort to smoke-and-mirror tactics to cover up its failures and shield its own. The people of Punjab deserve real accountability, not political theatre,' Bajwa said. Congress MLA from Bholath, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, termed Arora's arrest a 'blatant eyewash' and a 'political gimmick', 'orchestrated' by the Mann-led AAP government 'to mislead the public ahead of the upcoming Ludhiana West byelection'. Khaira drew parallels to the arrest of former minister Vijay Singla ahead of the Sangrur Lok Sabha byelection in 2022, pointing out that despite serious corruption charges, no charge-sheet was ever filed against him. 'Dr Vijay Singla continues to enjoy the full patronage of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and the party, proving that such arrests are mere stunts to create a false narrative of accountability,' Khaira alleged in a statement. 'The arrest of Raman Arora is a repeat of the same script played out before the Sangrur byelection. The AAP government is desperate to divert attention from its failures and rampant corruption within its ranks. Punjabis are not fooled by these tactics,' Khaira said, urging the public to see through the 'political drama' and hold the AAP accountable 'for its betrayal of the common man's trust'. Soon after coming to power in Punjab in 2022, the AAP government arrested its minister Singla in connection with a corruption case. Over two years ago, AAP MLA from Punjab's Bathinda Rural seat Amit Rattan Kotfatta was caught in a bribery case by the Vigilance Bureau. PTI SUN KSS KSS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NSUI ‘exposes' civic neglect at Mohali govt college
Mohali: In a scathing revelation highlighting the poor state of civic infrastructure in government educational institutions, glaring anomalies were found at Shaheed Major Harminderpal Singh (Shaurya Chakra) Government College, Phase VI, Mohali. The college, which caters to hundreds of students, was found to be functioning without drinking water, with broken toilets, blocked washrooms, and appalling sanitation conditions. The inspection was conducted on Saturday by Isherpreet Singh, president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), Punjab, who expressed deep concern over the dismal state of the campus. "This is not just a failure of infrastructure — it is a betrayal of the students' right to dignity and basic human needs," he said, condemning the government's neglect. Pointing to the irony of Punjab's water-sharing debates, Isherpreet questioned the state's priorities: "When our own students don't even have water to drink, from where will we give water to Haryana?" he said, directly referring to Haryana CM's recent demand for water and targeting the state government's inability to meet local needs first. He also criticised education minister Harjot Singh Bains, calling out the state's touted 'Shiksha Kranti' (Education Revolution). "If this is a revolution, it has failed to even reach the classrooms and campuses," said Isherpreet, highlighting disconnect between political rhetoric and ground reality. NSUI Punjab chief announced a statewide campaign to audit all government colleges in the state. "This will not end here. We will visit every government college in Punjab, expose the real conditions, and make the government answerable," he said. He urged the Punjab government to act on a war footing to restore essential facilities such as drinking water, working washrooms, and proper sanitation. "We are not asking for luxury — we are asking for basic dignity. Is that too much to ask for students?" he said. The inspection has intensified pressure on state authorities to address long-standing civic issues in educational institutions, with student groups vowing to continue their campaign until meaningful action is taken.
