Punjab Politics News
Dynasties continue to dominate state politics, Cong takes lead
Monday, 29/04/2019
http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Congress in Punjab is leading from the front when it comes to fielding dynasts in this Lok Sabha elections, with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) coming a close second.
Ludhiana may come up with surprise in a close triangular contest
Monday, 29/04/2019
https://www.brightpunjabexpress.com/index.php/2019/04/29/ludhiana-may-come-up-with-surprise-in-a-close-triangular-contest/
Ludhiana : Ludhiana is heading for a closely fought battle between the sitting MP Ravneet Singh Bittu of the Congress, Maheshinder Singh Grewal of the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bhartiya Janata Party and Simarjit Singh Bains of the People’s Democratic Alliance.
‘We already have majority’: Capt trashes AAP's allegations
Sunday, 28/04/2019
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/-we-already-have-majority-capt-trashes-aap-s-allegations/765091.html
Chandigarh, April 28:Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday trashed AAP’s allegations that opposition MLAs were offered money and plum posts to switch over to the Congress, saying the Arvind Kejriwal-led party was frustrated over its failure in garnering support in the state and indulging in gimmickry.
Nijjer’s appointment as ‘referendum’ head has exposed SFJ’s true colours: Captain
Sunday, 28/04/2019
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CHANDIGARH:The appointment of a Khalistani terrorist to spearhead the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign has further exposed the true motive and intent behind the separatist movement, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh said on Saturday, urging the central government to press the global community to join India in cracking down on this grave threat to its peace and security.
7-fold rise in income due to salary, sale of properties: CM
Sunday, 28/04/2019
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CHANDIGARH: The seven-fold increase in the income of Capt Amarinder Singh after becoming chief minister is due to his salary and perquisites, as well as sale of certain properties, for which there was no provision to mention in the form 26 affidavit submitted by his wife, Preneet Kaur, with her nomination papers as Congress candidate from Patiala
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