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Chandigarh, May 12: Thousands of youth from Sikh community led by BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa participated in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The rally, with slogan #SikhWithModi, was started from the state BJP office and reached the national headquarters via Connaught Place. Addressing the rally, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said the Prime Minister values every section of society, but the way the Kartarpur Corridor was opened for the Sikh community, Bal Divas was announced on the name of Veer Shahbajade on December 26, taxes were removed from langar, and the 350th birth anniversary celebration of Guru Govind Singh was organised, all these historic works were done by the Modi government.

Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Sh S S Gill IAS as the General Observer and Sh Koushlendra Tewari IRS as the Expenditure Observer for the Chandigarh Parliamentary Constituency. Sh S S Gill IAS took a review meeting on the preparations for the upcoming General Elections. The meeting was conducted in collaboration with RO-cum-DC Vinay Pratap Singh and SSP Kanwardeep Kaur. The General Observer will be available for meetings with the public, candidates, and political parties every day from 11 AM to 12 Noon at the Meeting Hall, Ground Floor, UT Guesthouse. He can be contacted at 0172-2993878 (landline) or 7973938760 (mobile). Additionally, Sh Koushlendra Tewari IRS, the Expenditure Observer, is also stationed at the UT Guest House and can be reached at 0172-2993878 (landline) or 9877809429 (mobile).

CHANDIGARH: Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate from Chandigarh Manish Tewari today taunted his BJP opponent Sanjay Tandon that he was being too timid and was only “hiding behind the bushes”, that is unbecoming of someone aspiring to be a public representative. Tewari also reiterated his party’s guarantee of providing Rs one lakh to every poor family, every year, across the country, which will transform their economy and improve their buying capacity. Replying to a question, on Tandon’s claims that Tewari did not know about Chandigarh’s issues, during an informal interaction with reporters here today, he said, “it is thirteenth day today since I invited Mr Tandon for an open debate and I am telling him not to be so timid and hide behind the bushes by running away from the debate”. He said, let Tandon join a public debate with him and raise all these questions instead of saying meaningless things while hiding behind the bushes. “I wonder what Tandon is afraid of that he is running away from a simple debate in full public view”, he said. To a question on Congress’ guarantee of providing Rs one lakh to every poor family, Tewari explained, “the eldest lady in every poor household will get Rs 8500 every month, directly in her bank account”. He said, this will jump start the economy as it will improve the purchasing power of people, which in turn will lead to demand for goods. It will be a full economic cycle, benefiting everyone, he said. Prominent BJP leader joins Congress Tewari inducted senior BJP leader Rajinder Kumar’Neetu’ Pradhan along with over a thousand workers into the party at a function held in Sector 35. He said Neetu's joining was yet another proof that the BJP’s rank and file was completely disillusioned and alienated with the party. “Coming events cast their shadow”, he remarked, while expressing confidence that the INDIA bloc was set to form the government once the votes are counted on June 4. Padyatra in Maloya Colony, Ram Darbar Tewari, accompanied by senior leaders from the INDIA bloc including Chandigarh Congress president Harmohinder Singh Lucky, Aam Aadmi Party and Samajwadi Party leaders carried out ‘padyatras’ in Maloya Colony and Ram Darbar areas. He was welcomed and greeted by people and assured of their support. Public meeting in village Badheri Tewari also addressed a public meeting in village Badheri, organized by Chandigarh president of the All India Jat Maha Sabha, Rajinder Singh Badheri and Ajit Singh Grewal. It was attended among others by the AAP councilor Hardip Singh Buteria.

Chandigarh: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Sibin C has sought a report from the Principal Secretary, Department of Local Government, Punjab regarding a complaint submitted by Mr. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Member of Parliament, Ludhiana that Municipal Commissioner (MC) has not issued NDC to him as per the ECI guidelines and MC misused his authority. Pertinently, Mr. Ravneet Singh Bittu had submitted a complaint to the CEO regarding non-issuance of NDC (No Due Certificate) by the Municipal Commissioner of Ludhiana, within the period of 48 hours of submission of application, which he claims is impeding his ability to participate in Lok Sabha elections 2024. To address the matter promptly, the CEO has written to the Principal Secretary to conduct a swift inquiry and submit the findings so that the Commission (ECI) may be apprised.

Chandigarh: Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, and Executive Chairman of Punjab State Legal Services Authority, the National Lok Adalat was organized on May 11, 2024, throughout the State of Punjab. Approximately  2.87 lakh cases were addressed across 371 Benches during this Lok Adalat. Various long-pending matters, including civil cases, domestic disputes, property disputes, cheque bounce cases, labour matters, criminal compoundable cases, and cancellation/untraced reports of various FIRs, were taken up. On this occasion, Sh. Manjinder Singh, District and Sessions Judge and Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority and Ms. Smriti Dhir, Additional District & Sessions Judge and additional member Secretary have especially visited the court complexes of  Ludhiana and  inspected Lok Adalat benches The member secretary highlighted that the main purpose of this National Lok Adalat is to settle disputes through mutual agreement, encouraging people to seek resolution through alternative dispute resolution centers as it saves valuable time and money. Additionally, the Member Secretary informed that the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, has launched a free legal aid helpline number 15100 across the state, providing information on various legal aid services at home. Emphasizing the commitment of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority to facilitating decisions for the people, the Member Secretary appealed to individuals to maximize benefits by getting their cases decided in the lok adalat.

चंडीगढ़: का आयोजन किया गया । अक्षय त्रितया का जैन आगम में खास महत्व है। इस दिन प्रथम जैन तीर्थंकर श्री आदिनाथ भगवान ने एक साल के उपवास के बाद आहार ग्रहण किया था। जैन मिलन चंडीगढ़ पिछले 31 साल से इस भंडारे का आयोजन हर साल करता आ रहा है । इस अवसर पर जैन समाज चंडीगढ़ के कई लोगों ने सहयोग किया, जैन मिलन चंडीगढ़ की तरफ से कार्यकारिणी के सदस्य , धरम बहादुर जैन, सन्त कुमार जैन , दामोदर दास जैन, करुण कुमार जैन, महिंदर जैन, कैलाश जैन , सुनील जैन , नीरज जैन , नितिन जैन , आशीष जैन उपस्थित थे। कार्यक्रम के बारे में जैन मिलन चंडीगढ़ के प्रधान श्री धरम बहादुर जैन ने बताया की हर साल की तरह इस साल भी लगभग 4000 लोगों ने भोजन किया।

Ludhiana: In a significant development, the Congress party warmly welcomed back former MLA Jassi Khangura, who recently rejoined the party, expressing confidence in the leadership of Raja Warring and the party's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. At a press conference held today, Khangura affirmed his faith in the Congress's ability to emerge victorious, dismissing AAP's potential to secure more than 25% of the votes. He also emphasized that the contest is primarily between Congress and AAP as both Akali Dal and BJP have already been rejected by the people of Punjab due to their anti- Punjab stance. Key party figures including Ex-Minister S. Brahm Mohindra and former MLA Sh. Sanjay Talwar joined Raja Warring in welcoming Khangura back into the party fold. Ex-Minister S. Brahm Mohindra criticized turncoat politicians, highlighting their lack of loyalty and commitment to their original parties. He took a swipe at BJP, dubbing it "Congress Yukt BJP" and pledged his support to Raja Warring's leadership. Mohindra condemned negative politics and urged politicians to focus on positive endeavours for the welfare of the people. Speaking at the occasion, Raja Warring expressed his happiness at Khangura's return, "I am grateful for Jassi Khangura's return to the party. His commitment to the people's welfare is commendable, and together, we will strive to protect the principles of democracy." He highlighted the importance of unity within the party and called for appreciation of the party's contributions to its members. When asked to comment on the recent controversy regarding BJP Ludhiana Candidate Ravneet Bittu's receiving notice to pay his house rent which is pending since 2016, Warring dismissed it as a normal process to get NOC before elections. He criticized Bittu's possession of multiple houses and highlighted the disparity between his actions and those of other Members of Parliament. Warring criticized AAP' lack of vision for Punjab, particularly for Ludhiana's industries. He announced the preparation of a comprehensive vision document addressing various issues faced by Ludhiana, including health infrastructure, pollution, traffic, and industry migration. Raja Warring concluded the conference by announcing the date of his nomination filing as 13th May 2024 and reaffirming his commitment to the fight against divisive politics and for the welfare of the people of Punjab. Continuing his election campaign, Raja Warring traversed various areas of Ludhiana, actively engaging with industrialists to understand and address their concerns. His endeavours resonated well with the people of Punjab, particularly with the industrial sector, garnering significant support.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate from Chandigarh parliamentary constituency Manish Tewari today hailed sitting MP and BJP leader Ms Kiran Kher for saying that he (Tewari) belonged to Chandigarh as he was born, brought up and educated here. When asked to comment on Kher’s remarks during an informal interaction with reporters here today, Tewari thanked her (Kher) for shutting the mouth of the BJP leaders who were describing him as an outsider, despite the fact that he was born here, brought up here, educated here and where his father Prof Vishwanath Tewari was martyred for the unity and integrity of the country and for defending Punjab, the Punjabi and the Punjabiyat. He said, it is a different story that those who were describing him as an outsider, where rank outsiders themselves as they come from Amritsar. He was referring to Sanjay Tandon, who belongs to Amritsar and was born and brought up there. At the same time, he pointed out, he never made it an issue as he firmly believed that anyone is free to contest from anywhere. The former union minister rapped the Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda for seeking five more years to solve and resolve various issues about Chandigarh. “What you could not do in ten years, how can you do it in five years?” he asked the BJP president, while adding, “it needs a will and an intention to solve people’s problems after getting their votes”. “You may fool some people sometime, some people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time”, Tewari told Nadda, saying people of Chandigarh are feeling cheated and deceived that the BJP was still asking five more years for solving their issues, which should ideally not have taken even five months if there was a sincere intention to do that. The senior Congress leader said, it was now a matter of less than a month when the INDIA government will replace the BJP at the centre and then it may take just about six months more, when the people of Chandigarh will start feeling difference as to what the sincere intentions of serving people actually mean. “We say what we mean and what we mean, we do”, he remarked.

Chandigarh: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker, S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate demise of Padma Shri recipient Punjabi poet and eminent writer S. Surjit Singh Patar, who passed away on May 11 morning at his residence in Ludhiana’s Ashapuri area. In a press communique issued here, Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that S. Patar made a significant contribution to spreading the promotion of the Punjabi language across the globe. His notable achievement includes receiving top honors like Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award for his work of writing in a regional language. He said that S. Patar hailed from Patar Kalan village in Jalandhar and retired as a professor of Punjabi from Punjab Agricultural University. He received the Padma Shri in 2012 and served as the president of the Punjab Arts Council. S. Sandhwan said that the passing of S. Patar is a significant loss to the Punjabi community and a great loss for society. He added that S. Patar will always be remembered with respect for his notable contributions to the mother language. The speaker recalled that S. Patar played a crucial role in raising the issue of the Punjabi language not being included on Google's Gemini iApp (Artificial Intelligence) platform, even though the platform included many other regional languages, including Gujarati. He said that recently, along with S. Patar and others took the initiative of preparing the data of Punjabi quickly and uploading it online on Google's Gemini iApp. He said that the real tribute to S. Patar will be to complete that mission. The Speaker prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear this loss.

AMRITSAR: In a major intelligence-based operation against Pharma Opioids, Special Task Force (STF) of Punjab Police has busted an interstate network of manufacturing illegal psychotropic substances and supply units running from a pharma factory based in Baddi of Himachal Pradesh, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The development came after the three-month-long meticulous investigations of backward and forward linkages carried out by the Special Task Force, Border Range, Amritsar into the arrest of two drug smugglers identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Dhami of village Kot Muhammad Khan in Tarn Taran and Jaspreet Singh alias Jass of Govind Nagar in Amritsar, who were arrested after the recovery of 4.24 lakh narcotic tablets/capsules and Rs 1 lakh drug money from Beas in February this year. During this entire operation spread across five states, the Police have arrested a total of seven drug smugglers/suppliers and made an effective recovery of 70.42 lakh Intoxicant Tablets/Capsules, 725.5 kg Intoxicant Tramadol Powder and Rs 2.37 lakh drug money. Five states include Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Divulging details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that following the trail after the arrest of these two drug smugglers, Police teams led by SP STF Vishaljit Singh and DSP STF Vavinder Kumar have managed to trace and arrest the main kingpin of the racket identified as Alex Paliwal from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh after recovering 9.04 lakh Intoxicant Tablets/capsules and Rs 1.37 lakh drug money from his possession. He said that following the revelations of accused Alex Paliwal, the operation was then extended to Himachal Pradesh, where Police teams in the presence of Drug Control Officers Sukhdeep Singh and Ramneek Singh have scrutinised Biogenetic Drug Private Limited and seized records showing that the company has manufactured over 20 crore Alprazolam tablets in just eight months. The records have also traced the supply chain to M/s Aster Pharma in Maharashtra, where further investigative measures led to the exposing Biogenetic Drug Private Limited’s sister pharma manufacturing company Smilex Pharmachem Drug Industries based in Baddi, he added. The DGP said that the subsequent operation targeting Smilex Pharmachem Drug Industries yielded a substantial seizure of 47.32 lahks intoxicant capsules and 725.5 kg of Intoxicant Tramadol Powder— sufficient to manufacture 1.5 crore capsules. The records revealed that Smilex Pharmachem Drug Industries purchased 6500 Kg of intoxicant tramadol powder within a year. He said that the concurrent investigations into transportation and distribution led to the apprehension of individuals including Intezar Salmani, Prince Salmani, Baljinder Singh, and Suba Singh unravelling the intricate web of interstate drug trafficking. Police teams have recovered another chunk of 9.80 lakh intoxicant tablets/capsules from a transportation vehicle near the Chandigarh Railway Station. Further investigations are on and more arrests are expected, he said. A case FIR No 31 dated 20.02.2024 had been registered under sections 22-C, 25, 27-A and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station STF, SAS Nagar. BOX: MODUS OPERANDI To understand how the drugs entered Punjab, the investigating team discovered that those involved in manufacturing them had circumvented legal requirements and violated the law. Consequently, during distribution, the drugs didn't reach their intended recipients but instead got diverted, eventually finding their way into Punjab.

Chandigarh: The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, former President of Haryana Congress, Incharge of Uttarakhand, and the candidate of Congress (India Alliance) from the Sirsa Lok Sabha seat, Kumari Selja said that Even the Higher power gets angry with whoever causes distress to the provider of food. This BJP government has crossed all limits of oppression and exploitation of farmers during its tenure. Farmers, laborers, employees, Anganwadi workers, and sarpanches, who demanded their rights during this government's tenure, have been beaten with sticks by the government. It's time to respond to each blow with a vote. It's time for change, time to save the country, democracy, and the constitution. She said that once Congress forms the government, every promise made to farmers, women, and youth will be fulfilled. It's a guarantee from Congress; there are no empty promises like the Modi government. Kumari Selja toured several villages in the Tohana assembly constituency on Saturday and appealed for votes in public meetings. People, especially youth and women, showed enthusiasm and zeal towards her. Some showered flower petals, some wore turbans. Kumari Selja was impressed by this warm welcome and respect. Addressing a public meeting in Jandali village, Selja said, "Now, this election is not mine; you have made it your own. It's time for change. The country is wondering what has happened to these BJP leaders; they have started considering themselves as the world's greatest leaders. Their self-confidence has disappeared. The BJP forgets that in a democracy, the real power lies with the people, not with the leaders. People should abandon the misconception that they are leaders and were born to become leaders. Kumari Selja said that the voters that they have made mistakes twice; don't make a third mistake, or no one will be left, neither the constitution, nor democracy, nor farmers, nor laborers. The right to speak to everyone will be taken away. After ruling twice, the public has seen that those who demand their rights, farmers, laborers, employees, Anganwadi workers, and sarpanches, have been beaten by the government. People have been given gifts like inflation, unemployment, and corruption. The Modi government forced people by forcibly vaccinating them; the vaccine on which Modi's photo was printed, and if there was no vaccination certificate, people were not allowed to enter government offices. Playing with the lives of people through the family IT and portal portal. She said if you are concerned about the future of your children and want to see a good future for them, then definitely press the button in front of the Congress election symbol. This will save both democracy and the constitution. She said that the price of voting is that the leader whom you have brought to your court has cheated you for ten years, lied to you, and now it is a battle to save your existence. In which the public has to participate. She has said that if brotherhood survives, the country will survive, but the BJP government wants to end brotherhood. If the brotherhood is broken, nothing will survive. You have called Selja; Selja is present in your court. She said that as soon as the Congress government comes, the debt of farmers will be waived off, laws will be made for MSP, and crop insurance payment will be made within 30 days. One lakh rupees will be given annually to a poor family woman. The youth will be removed from the abyss of addiction and included in the mainstream of society. They will be given a permanent job after paying one lakh rupees during apprenticeship. Kumari Selja said that whatever guarantee Congress has given will be fulfilled 100%. During this program, former Minister Paramveer Singh, former Minister Attar Singh Saini, Sardar Nishan Singh, Comrade Harpal Singh, Sardar Baljinder Singh Tharvi, Sardar Jaipal Singh Lalli, former Chairman Krishna Nangli, Harpal Singh Budania, District President of Seva Dal Ramesh Dogra, Baldev Singh Dandiwal, Baba Bholenath, Sube Singh Samain etc were present.

Chandigarh: After a massive show of strength with a city-wide roadshow BJP candidate, Sanjay Tandon filed his nomination papers for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat in the office of Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of UT Chandigarh, at the DC office, Sector 17, Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. MP Kirron Kher, Jitender Pal Malhotra, BJP State President; Lt. General HS Panag(Retd) - (Grandfather of actress Gul Panag) and Ravinder Nath proposed the nomination of Sanjay Tandon. Expressing his profound gratitude, Tandon said, “I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support and trust placed in me by the people of my city. Their trust is a testament to people’s faith in the Modi government model. Today, I am in debt to the love and support people have showered upon me. I assure you that after becoming an MP, I promise to deliver in 5 years what would normally take 50 years." Before embarking on his journey, Tandon, along with his family members in the presence of senior BJP’s leaders, performed a havan, which was attended by Haryana’s newly appointed CM, Nayab Singh Saini, held at Kamlam, Sector 33, Chandigarh. Jitendra Pal Malhotra, BJP State President; Shakti Prakash Devshali, Vice President were also present at the ‘havan’. Following the havan, Tandon initiated a grand procession on his 'Vijay Rath', accompanied by senior BJP leaders from the party's office in Sector 33, Chandigarh. The journey commenced with a visit at Gurdwara Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Sector 34, where Tandon, accompanied by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Jitender Pal Malhotra sought divine blessings before embarking on the roadshow. The highlight of the day was Tandon's monumental roadshow, infused with cultural extravaganza that captivated the hearts of the city's residents. The roadshow was a vibrant display of cultural celebration in which people from different communities, including Uttrakhand, Punjab, and Himachal, dressed in their cultural attire, showcased the rich heritage of cultural diversity. As the entourage passed through different sectors, Tandon paid obeisance at Parshuram Bhawan in Sector 37 and sought blessings at Satya Sai Baba Temple in Sector 30, Baba Balak Nath Mandir, and Sai Temple in Sector 29, Chandigarh. The roadshow received an overwhelming response from market associations from sectors 24, 22, 21, and 20 who extended their warm welcomes and pledged their support for Tandon's candidacy. At Garhwal Bhawan, Sector 27, people from Uttarakhand greeted Tandon with showers of petals and offered him a traditional cap of Uttrakhand, extending their warm wishes and luck for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha election. Additionally, various market associations where the procession took place welcomed Tandon and expressed their solidarity for the upcoming Chandigarh Lok Sabha election. The road show passed through Sector 34, 35, 36, 37, 24, 23, 22, 21, 19, 30, 29, 28, 27, 19, 18 and later reached Sector 17 DC office. Notably, highlighting their commitment to cleanliness and echoing the spirit of Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', BJP members conducted a cleanliness drive along the roadshow route.