A court in Punjab has convicted former Congress MLA Jassi Khangura and another accused in connection with a 2008 assault case linked to election violence. The verdict comes nearly 16 years after the incident occurred during local body elections in Ludhiana district. The case relates to an attack on political opponents during the election period.
CHANDIGARH, 15 March 2026: Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on.
A massive political rally held in Moga district is being viewed as a potential turning point for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab’s political landscape. The rally, organised in village Kili Chahalan of Moga, attracted a large crowd and was addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The event aimed to showcase the party’s growing.
Punjab has become the first state in India to formally oppose the proposed India–United States trade deal after the Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passed a resolution against it. The resolution, adopted during the Assembly session, described the agreement as harmful to the interests of farmers and the state’s agricultural economy. Members of the Assembly expressed.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has sharply criticised the Punjab government’s decision to provide ₹1,000 per month to women, calling the announcement “too little, too late.” The remark came after the Aam Aadmi Party government announced the financial assistance scheme during the Punjab Budget 2026-27, claiming it was fulfilling a key pre-poll promise.
Dr. Navjot Singh Sidhu criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for giving freebies using taxpayer money ahead of elections, urging him to use personal funds instead.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema will present the ₹2.5 lakh crore Punjab Budget 2026 today, the final budget of the AAP government before the 2027 assembly elections.
Punjab Assembly’s budget session begins on March 6 with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s address. Congress plans a protest march to the Assembly, while opposition prepares to corner the AAP government on law and order issues.
Sukhbir Singh Badal addresses a "Save Punjab" rally in Samrala, Ludhiana, pledging government jobs for Punjabis, interest-free loans for youth, and improvements in law and order.
Former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu criticized Punjab Police after a college seminar revealed allegations of police officers' involvement in drug trafficking, calling for accountability and conscience-driven duty.
