Chandigarh Dec 31 PTI In what is being seen as a veiled jibe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday asked policemen not to bother about who says what and said criminals wet their pants on seeing them Sidhu while praising two party leaders had recently said they make policemen wet his pants Later he said his remark should not be taken literally as its a way of saying that the Congress leaders wield authority Addressing a function in Jalandhars Punjab Armed Police PAP complex Channi without taking any names told police personnel to perform their duty irrespective of who says what There may be 100 people saying anything against me but I am moving forward with positive thinking I have to work for the welfare of common people and likewise our police force too has to work for their welfare he said He said if any criminal element raises an evil eye against the police force or if anyone speaks against them and uses any wrong language then he considers it being done against him and his government Hailing the Punjab Police for maintaining peace law and order and earlier eliminating terrorism in the state Channi said the sight of a Punjab policeman instils fear in criminals Those who are criminals and anti-social elements their pants become wet on seeing a Punjab policeman said Channi Channi said he wants to tell anti-national elements and those trying to spread anarchy by carrying out bomb blasts that the Punjab Police is that force which eliminated terrorism from the state and which has always defeated nefarious designs of inimical forces by even not caring about their own lives He told police to ensure that no innocent is ever harassed whereas anyone who is criminal or has done anything wrong he should be dealt with as per law Channi also announced a slew of incentives for police personnel The chief minister said the service in armed forces and police is a challenging job and only those people who have zeal to serve the country and its people join these forces He said the state government fully recognises the immense contribution of the Punjab Police in socio-economic development of the state and added that no stone will be left unturned for the welfare of police personnel Channi accepting a major demand of the police personnel announced to restart uniform allowance from coming year for which expenses will be borne by the government He announced free travel for on duty cop in government buses The chief minister said the bomb disposal unit of police put their life in peril during discharge of duty so the state government will provide risk allowance to them He also announced to enhance the diet money for sportsmen in the Punjab Police from existing Rs 150 to Rs 250 per day during camps Channi also announced ground renovation in the PAP campus at a cost of Rs 1 crore to boost sports Channi said Police Sanjh Kendras will be opened at Amritsar and Mohali airports to facilitate NRIs coming into the state Channi also announced to enhance the police welfare fund from existing Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore from next budget While lauding the services rendered by the police force in maintaining peace and law and order Channi said the nations progress cannot be imagined without them Channi expressed hope that police will uphold its rich tradition of serving the state by wiping out curse of drugs from the state He said in wake of coming elections some forces inimical to the state are hell bent upon disturbing the hard-earned peace of Punjab Punjabis have always fought the nations war to protect its unity and sovereignty he said adding that now also they will be at forefront to serve the nation Channi expressed hope that with support and cooperation of people these challenges will be overcome soon Earlier in his address Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa hailed the Punjab Police for rendering exemplary service to the nation PTI SUN VSD RDK RDK
Jaipur Nov 20 PTI Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Saturday said the country should be paramount for public representatives responding to a query on Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu addressing the Pakistan PM as elder brother The Punjab Congress chief had addressed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan as bada bhai during his visit to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistans Kartarpur on Saturday It is expected that the country should be paramount for all public representatives whether they say their point in the house or outside he told reporters during his visit to Jaipur On the issue of farm laws he said it is the job of the government to bring or withdraw any law and he as the Speaker of Lok Sabha cannot comment on it Birla said it is his expectation that the House should run smoothly The Speaker said that the upcoming session of Parliament will start from November 29 I hope the Parliament session goes smoothly All issues should be discussed in the House he said Birla said some historic decisions were taken in the 82nd session of All-India Presiding Officers Conference held recently in Shimla He said in view of the changing circumstances across the country it was resolved to make a uniform procedure in all the legislatures Since Parliament is the apex body it will formulate a model rule of procedure Birla said a consensus could not be forged in the conference on the issue of making suitable changes to the Anti-Defection Bill and further discussion on it will be held PTI SDA RDK RDK
Gurdaspur (Punjab) [India], November 20 (ANI): Punjab Pradesh Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday reached the integrated check post of the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 9 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Advocate General APS Deol.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 7 (ANI): President of Congress' Punjab unit Navjot Singh Sidhu slammed the state's Advocate General APS Deol, a day after the latter accused him of interfering with the work of the Punjab Government and spreading misinformation.
Chandigarh Oct 30 PTI Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday was spotted at a stadium in Mohali trying his hands at hockey as he put on the goalkeepers kit and stopped fast-paced balls coming his way Channi sahab stopped the balls with ease former Indian hockey goal-keeper Baljit Singh Dadhwal said and added that though the chief minister is 58 years old his reflexes are still very good Channi who made a surprise visit to the international hockey stadium in Mohali spent about an hour on the field and also met players At the university-level I was a handball player Felt great while playing with these young players at the hockey stadium today These youngsters are the future of hockey and I am fascinated by their love for the game Channi said in a tweet He also posted some pictures on his Twitter handle showing him in a goalkeepers gear and standing with hockey players Dadhwal said it was a surprise visit of the chief minister to the stadium He met players there and looking at their enthusiasm he told them that he will also try his hands at the game he told PTI The goalkeepers kit was arranged and Channi stood at the goal post and asked young players to shoot the ball he said Former Indian hockey player Prabhjot Singh hit the balls towards the goal post Dadhwal said Channi Sahab stopped balls with ease he said His visit was a motivation to the young players as the chief minister met them and also practised the game with them Dadhwal said adding that it was an unforgettable experience for them The chief minister spent about an hour at the practice session he said Channi became Punjab chief minister last month after Amarinder Singh resigned amida bitter power tussle with Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu PTI CHS VSD ANB ANB
Chandigarh : Punjab is all set to go for assembly elections in 2022. The contest is very crucial for the Congress as Punjab is one of the few states having Congress hold. However, whether the recent leadership crisis has impacted its prospects in the state remains to be seen.
Amid tussle with Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu Captain Amarinder Singh resigned from post of Chief Minister. He accused the Congress party of humiliating him.
Chandigarh : Punjab is all set to go for assembly elections in 2022. The contest is very crucial for the Congress as Punjab is one of the few states having Congress hold. However, whether the recent leadership crisis has impacted its prospects in the state remains to be seen.
Amid tussle with Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu Captain Amarinder Singh resigned from post of Chief Minister. He accused the Congress party of humiliating him.
Two days after resigning as Punjab Congress chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu met chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday. Sidhu had quit the post over disagreements with Channi about certain appointments. According to NDTV report quoting sources, Sidhu agreed to withdraw his resignation during that meeting. The Punjab CM had called Sidhu for a meeting personally to settle the issue. Charanjit Singh Channi had said on Wednesday […]