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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Both Cong, AAP looting Punjab: Chugh
Ludhiana: In the course of a press conference held at Ferozepur Road on Friday, BJP National president Tarun Chugh lashed out at the Congress and AAP. He said that first, Congress looted Punjab and for the last three and a half years, representatives of the AAP government were doing so. He said that people of Punjab were fed up with this and would make it clear in the bypoll that they did not need both parties. He also maintained that the war against drugs had proven to be ineffective. Chugh accused CM Bhagwant Mann of making a mockery of the Army with his comments about Operation Sindoor . On the economic situation of Punjab, he said that no outsider was interested in setting up industrial units in Punjab due to its atmosphere of anarchy. Rather, he observed that industrialists were migrating to other states for safety. He also said that farmers of Punjab were unhappy with the government. Taking a jibe at the Congress, he said that the Congress candidate had been to jail in the foodgrain transportation scam. He condemned the Congress for failing to take action against those guilty of the 1984 riots and said that as soon as he came to power, PM Modi formed a committee to investigate. Referring to the Congress tenure as one disaster after the other, he said that people wanted the BJP this time. BJP district president Rajneesh Dhiman, state treasurer Gurdev Sharma Debi, Punjabi cinema actor Hobby Dhaliwal, Bikram Sidhu, former secretary Vimal Tandon, media panellist Parminder Mehta, former state press secretary Janardan Sharma, press secretary Dr Satish Kumar, Manoj Sharma, Suresh Miglani etc. were present on the occasion. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Congress cannot rise above vote-bank politics: BJP's Tarun Chugh
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has lashed out at the Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel for making an outrageous and deeply insensitive remark that 'terrorism has benefitted the BJP.' Chugh said, 'This isn't just a slip of the tongue -- it reflects the Congress party's distorted, dangerous, and defeatist mindset. Will Congress now evaluate terrorism -- which has claimed the lives of countless soldiers and civilians -- by calculating who gained and who lost politically?' He questioned whether Congress has sunk to such depths that even an issue as grave as terrorism is now seen through the lens of electoral arithmetic. 'What a shame that the party which ruled India for decades cannot rise above vote-bank politics, even while discussing the bloodshed of innocent Indians,' Chugh said. Chugh reminded that under the Congress regime, particularly from 2004 to 2014, India faced one terrorist attack after another -- from Delhi to Mumbai, Hyderabad to Bangalore -- yet there was no decisive response, no accountability, and no justice. 'After 26/11, the nation expected retribution. Instead, Congress sent dossiers and love letters to Pakistan,' he said. Slamming Bhupesh Baghel, Chugh stated, 'If he truly believes that the BJP benefitted from terrorism, then he is not just mocking the martyrdom of our brave soldiers -- he is spitting on the pain of every Indian who has suffered from the horrors of terrorism. This is not politics; this is moral decay. For decades, Congress had the opportunity and the mandate to root out terrorism, but it chose silence and appeasement over action. Where there should have been strikes, there were excuses. Where there should have been resolve, there were dossiers. Rahul Gandhi must answer whether this shameful mindset is now Congress's official position.' Tarun Chugh expressed his strong support for the all-party delegation that has recently travelled abroad to expose Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. He said this is a much-needed unified effort to present India's case to the global community. Chugh emphasised that when it comes to national security and the threat of terrorism, political lines must disappear, and the message must be clear: India will not tolerate cross-border terror, and the world must hold Pakistan accountable. Referring to the recent targeting of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor by his own party colleagues -- including Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, and Udit Raj -- for exposing Pakistan on global platforms, Chugh said, 'In today's Congress, if you speak for India, you are branded a traitor. If you expose Pakistan, you're attacked by your own. Is this the Indian National Congress -- or a confused club of Pakistan's blue-eyed boys?' Chugh concluded, 'Congress is no longer a mainstream national party. It has become a confused, compromised cartel that sees nationalism as a crime and treats Pakistan -- a state sponsoring global terrorism -- as a friend. That is the stark difference between the BJP's nationalism and Congress's directionless, anti-India politics.' After facing a backlash from his party over his endorsement of the BJP-led Central government over Operation Sindoor, Tharoor slammed his critics for 'distorting' his views. In a post on X, Tharoor pointed out that he spoke only about reprisals for terrorist attacks and not about previous wars. 'After a long and successful day in Panama, I have to wind up at midnight where with departure for Bogota, Colombia in six hours, so I don't really have time for this -- but anyway: For those zealots fulminating about my supposed ignorance of Indian valour across the LoC in the past, I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for terrorist attacks and not about previous wars,' he said. (ANI)
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Every citizen has come out with the tricolour in their hands:" Tarun Chugh participates in Tiranga rally
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], May 20 (ANI): BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh participated in a Tiranga Yatra organised in Amritsar to honour the Indian armed forces for their role in Operation Sindoor. Speaking to ANI, he said, 'Every resident of Amritsar has come out to participate in the Tiranga Yatra organised in Amritsar to honour the Indian armed citizen has come out with the tricolour in their hands...' On Monday, the Tiranga Yatra was successfully organised in New Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Odisha, promoting unity and pride among participants. In Himachal Pradesh's Pangi area of Chamba district, the locals marched at an altitude of 13,570 ft above sea level to honour the valour of the Indian Armed Forces. They held tri-coloured flags and chanted slogans such as 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai!' (Victory to Bharat Mata!)'. On May 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also participated and led the 'Tiranga Yatra' in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, in honour of the Indian Armed Forces, following the success of Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, Shah wrote, 'The brave soldiers of the country have made Operation Sindoor synonymous with the elimination of terrorism with their valour. Live from the Tiranga Yatra organised in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha in honour of the soldiers on the historic success of this operation...' Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched the 'Tiranga Yatra' on May 13 and will continue until May 23. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's recent success. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. As part of the operation, Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following the strikes, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling and attempted drone attacks. In response, India launched coordinated airstrikes that damaged key military infrastructure across 11 Pakistani airbases. On May 10, both sides announced an understanding on the cessation of hostilities. (ANI)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Dehradun
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Dehradun (Image: PTI) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led the ' Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra ' in Dehradun on Wednesday morning in honour of the Indian Armed Forces . In a major public outreach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a nationwide Tiranga Yatra on Tuesday. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor 's recent success. In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes at nine terror hideouts in the deep areas of Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) under the 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra', which began on Tuesday, will continue till May 23. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 & 3 BHK Homes Near Padur, OMR Starting @ ₹67.50 Lakh* TVS Emerald Learn More Undo Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi also flagged off a 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Bhubaneswar. He was joined by Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal and other BJP leaders. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other senior leaders and workers joined the yatra. The campaign kicked off in Delhi with a symbolic march featuring a 108-foot-tall national flag. The yatra began at Kartavya Path and will conclude at the National War Memorial, with thousands, including BJP workers, citizens, NGOs, RWAs, religious leaders, and social organisations gathered to pay tribute to the armed forces. According to party sources, ex-servicemen, social workers, and prominent public figures will lead the marches in various states, underscoring the message of unity, patriotism, and national pride. The yatra is being seen as more than just a party initiative, with the BJP aiming to turn it into a large-scale people's movement. In preparation, BJP President JP Nadda held a key strategy meeting on May 12 at the party headquarters with general secretaries. Senior leaders, including Sambit Patra, Vinod Tawde, and Tarun Chugh, have been tasked with coordinating the campaign across regions. The party also plans to hold press conferences nationwide and will engage social media influencers to amplify the campaign's message digitally and reach younger audiences.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 14 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led the 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Dehradun on Wednesday morning in honour of the Indian Armed Forces. In a major public outreach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a nationwide Tiranga Yatra on Tuesday. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's recent success. In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes at nine terror hideouts in the deep areas of Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) under the 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra', which began on Tuesday, will continue till May 23. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also flagged off a 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Bhubaneswar. He was joined by Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal and other BJP leaders. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other senior leaders and workers joined the yatra. The campaign kicked off in Delhi with a symbolic march featuring a 108-foot-tall national flag. The yatra began at Kartavya Path and will conclude at the National War Memorial, with thousands, including BJP workers, citizens, NGOs, RWAs, religious leaders, and social organisations gathered to pay tribute to the armed forces. According to party sources, ex-servicemen, social workers, and prominent public figures will lead the marches in various states, underscoring the message of unity, patriotism, and national pride. The yatra is being seen as more than just a party initiative, with the BJP aiming to turn it into a large-scale people's movement. In preparation, BJP President JP Nadda held a key strategy meeting on May 12 at the party headquarters with general secretaries. Senior leaders, including Sambit Patra, Vinod Tawde, and Tarun Chugh, have been tasked with coordinating the campaign across regions. The party also plans to hold press conferences nationwide and will engage social media influencers to amplify the campaign's message digitally and reach younger audiences. (ANI)
