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"Out Of Active Politics": Punjab Congressman Days After "42 MLAs" Claim

Press Trust of India | Monday February 07, 2022, Chandigarh

Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, who was once being considered for the chief minister's post, has said he has quit electoral politics but would continue to remain with the party.

Rape Convict Dera Chief Ram Rahim Allowed To Leave Jail For 21 Days

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali | Monday February 07, 2022

Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh - serving a life term for the murder of his manager in 2002 and also convicted for the rape of two women in 2017 - is expected to walk out of jail this evening after being given furlough for 21 days.

Case Against Akali's Sukhbir Badal For Violation Of Poll Code, Covid Norms

Asian News International | Monday February 07, 2022, Faridkot (Punjab)

An FIR was registered against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal and party's candidate in Faridkot Parambans Singh Romana for allegedly violating the model code of conduct and COVID-19 protocols, the Faridkot Police said.

No MLA's Son Will Get Chairmanship, Will Resign If It Happens: Navjot Sidhu

Asian News International | Monday February 07, 2022, Ludhiana (Punjab)

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said if he continues to be PCC chief, no MLA's son will get chairmanship, adding that he will resign if it happens.

How Rahul Gandhi Handled Tricky Navjot Sidhu vs CS Channi Announcement

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

"Political leaders are not born in 10-15 days, leaders are not made by participating in television debates," Congress's Rahul Gandhi said today at a virtual rally in Ludhiana.

Rahul Gandhi Recalls 1st Meeting With 'All-Rounder' Navjot Sidhu

Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today anounced Charanjit Singh Channi will be the Congress Chief Ministerial candidate for Punjab. Mr Gandhi, ahead of the announcement at a rally in Ludhiana, praised both Navjot Sidhu and Charanjit Singh Channi

Charanjit Channi Touches Navjot Sidhu's Feet, Sends A Message

Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

Charanjit Singh Channi is Congress's presumptive Chief Minister in Punjab, Rahul Gandhi announced on Sunday afternoon, with Navjot Sidhu slipping out of the hotly contested race for the top job.

Charanjit Channi Is Congress's Chief Minister Pick For Punjab: 10 Points

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

Charanjit Singh Channi will be Congress's Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab, Rahul Gandhi said in an effort to settle the dispute between his two top state leaders, days ahead of election in one the few states where the party is in power.

Punjab Chief Minister Picks In Car, Rahul Gandhi Heads For Big Reveal

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

Troubled within over the Punjab Chief Minister issue, the Congress today made an effort to project a picture of unity as Rahul Gandhi arrived in Ludhiana in a car driven by former state unit chief Sunil Jakhar.

Assembly Elections 2022 Highlights: Rahul Gandhi Says Charanjit Channi Is Presumptive Punjab Chief Minister

Edited by NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday February 06, 2022, New Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday declared Charanjit Singh Channi as his party's chief ministerial face for the high-stakes Punjab Assembly polls.

Navjot Sidhu's Message To Rahul Gandhi Ahead Of Punjab Pick Announcement

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday February 06, 2022

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu this morning said everyone "will abide" by party leader Rahul Gandhi's decision on the Congress's Chief Minister candidate for Punjab Assembly Elections. Mr Gandhi is expected to announce the candidate today.

Punjab Elections: Former Congress Leader Jasbir Khangura Joins AAP

Asian News International | Saturday February 05, 2022, Chandigarh

Former Congress MLA Jasbir Singh Khangura joined the Aam Aadmi Party in presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday.

Won't Vote If Schools Don't Reopen: Teachers, Parents Protest In Punjab

Asian News International | Saturday February 05, 2022, Barnala (Punjab)

Teachers, parents and school administration staged protests across Punjab on Saturday, saying that if schools are not reopened, they won't vote in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Congress' GN Azad, Manish Tewari Not Among Star Campaigners In Punjab

Press Trust of India | Friday February 04, 2022, New Delhi

Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Lok Sabha MP from the state Manish Tewari are not among the party's star campaigners for the February 20 assembly election in Punjab.

"Kartarpur Sahib Would've Been Part Of India Only If..": Rajnath Singh

Asian News International | Friday February 04, 2022, Sujanpur (Punjab)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday referred to a "huge mistake" during the drawing of the country's boundary in 1947 and said Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib would have been part of India if little more effort was made.