Big blow for BJP as Sunil Jakhar resigns as Punjab chief ahead of Panchayat elections: Report

Credit: DNA- Published on September 27, 2024

However, sources within the BJP leadership have hinted that Jakhar has expressed a desire to step down from his position as state party president, citing difficulties in working freely within the state.

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Sunil Kumar Jakhar

Indian politician

Issue of Chandigarh land for new Haryana assembly unites Punjab parties

Punjab's political parties, including the BJP's state unit, have united in opposition to the allocation of land in Chandigarh for a new Haryana assembly..

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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party

Tussle over CM post, resort politics: How NDA, INDIA bloc are gearing up for Maharashtra, Jharkhand mandate

As Maharashtra and Jharkhand await election results, both the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc are preparing for potential post-poll scenarios,..

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Amit Shah meets 'The Sabarmati Report' film crew, praises team

Amit Shah, the Home Minister, met with the cast and crew of 'The Sabarmati Report,' a film about the 2002 Godhra train burning, praising their bravery in telling..

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All set for vote counting in Jharkhand tomorrow; NDA, JMM-led alliances confident of winning

BJP leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi said NDA will win more than 51 seats.

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Cash-for-votes row: BJP leader Vinod Tawde issues defamation notice against Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Vinod Tawde has issued a defamation notice against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of..

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'Gandhi family exploiting Dalits as a vote bank': BJP accuses Rahul of casteism; See video

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of being casteist after a video surfaced showing him refusing a garland from a Dalit leader. The BJP claims that this is..

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Punjab, India

State in northwestern India

SC declines Punjab goverment plea seeking witnesses’ statements in PM security breach enquiry

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Cancel IREO MD's bail for violating rider, ED tells Punjab and Haryana HC

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Bypolls under way in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand: Key points

Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant,..

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Bypolls 2024: Byelections in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, Uttarakhand today

Votes will be counted on November 23. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any direct impact on the respective legislative assemblies.

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Beant Singh murder convict gets 3-hour parole for kin’s ‘bhog’

The Punjab and Haryana high court granted Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict in the assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, a three-hour release to attend..