Punjab political rivalry ahead of 2026 election

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Accuses Punjab AAP of Exam Irregularities

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticised Punjab AAP for alleged exam fraud and paper leaks, while touting Haryana’s welfare schemes and inaugurating a blood‑donation camp in Phagwara.

2. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launches state‑wide anti‑drug task forces

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini unveiled state‑wide anti‑drug task forces, a new police reward scheme, extra funding, and plans for district de‑addiction centres, urging community involvement to make the state dry

3. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launches cleanliness drive and digital excise reforms

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launched a statewide cleanliness drive and introduced a QR‑code liquor tracking system plus eight online excise services to boost transparency and ease of business.

4. 19 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini vows mango exports to London, New York

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini pledged to export the state's mangoes to global supermarkets, boost farmer incomes through FPOs, drones, AI and digital tools.

5. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini approves Rs 340 crore projects, forms natural‑farming committees

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini approved Rs 340 crore of infrastructure projects and launched district‑wide natural‑farming committees with subsidies for cow purchases.

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab to Reclaim Glory and Tackle Drug Crisis

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urged Punjab to reclaim its glory, boost development, and tackle drug abuse, while criticizing Congress and AAP for unmet promises.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini urges Punjab to tackle crime and drug abuse

   Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini urged Punjab to restore its stature, citing drug crime, unemployment and broken promises by previous governments, while highlighting Haryana’s welfare schemes and backing the central

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini lauds Modi's Punjab plan and PM‑Kisan farmer payouts

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini praised Modi's plan for a stronger Punjab and highlighted Haryana's welfare benefits, while endorsing the digital PM‑Kisan payout of ₹319 crore to state farmers.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini predicts BJP will win Punjab Assembly elections

   Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says BJP will win Punjab elections, citing Modi’s leadership and Haryana’s welfare schemes, while pledging NEET transport and defending law‑and‑order record.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Arvind Kejriwal says Punjab elections could be moved up to November 2026, backs CM Bhagwant Mann

    Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab elections could be moved to November 2026 and urged that Bhagwant Mann be re‑elected as chief minister, citing AAP’s recent civic wins and a clean‑governance record.

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Punjab election moved to November 2026, AAP backs Bhagwant Mann as CM candidate

    AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal says Punjab elections may shift to November 2026 and pledges Bhagwant Mann’s return as chief minister, citing recent local‑body victories.

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini slams Punjab AAP government and opens his office to the public

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini denounced the Punjab AAP government, claiming its tenure is ending, and pledged 24/7 public access to his office while highlighting Haryana’s welfare initiatives.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Punjab secures 65,000 crore rupees investment under CM Bhagwan Mann

    Punjab minister Aman Arora said the state has drawn about ₹65,000 crore in investment under CM Bhagwan Mann, aims for ₹75,000 crore, and seeks a central package to address border and port constraints.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pushes for special category status and border aid

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demanded special category status and a dedicated border‑area package, citing security threats, flood damage and limited development support.

15. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini attacks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at Dhuri rally

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Dhuri, accusing him of empty promises and praising BJP, while Mann called the visit a flop show, intensifying state‑level political rivalry.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Inducts Former Congress Leaders into AAP in Majitha

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann inducts five former Congress leaders into AAP in Majitha, calling it a major setback for Congress.

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sends 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dispatches 72 teachers to Finland for training under the state’s education reform.

18. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann seeks Dutch investment to boost state industry

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann visits the Netherlands to attract Dutch investment and boost the state's industrial sector.

19. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    AAP accuses BJP of using gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to intimidate Diljit Dosanjh after party refusal

    AAP alleges BJP used gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to target Diljit Dosanjh’s manager after his party refusal, but police find no attack.

20. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Punjab cousin of CM Bhagwant Mann, Gyan Singh Mann, joins BJP, hurting AAP

    Gyan Singh Mann, cousin of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, left AAP to join BJP, a blow to the ruling party ahead of state elections.

21. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Punjab FIRs target ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after BJP entry

    FIRs filed against ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after BJP switch in Punjab.