Punjab Politics News
Cong leaders lambast Modi-led central govt
Wednesday, 24/02/2016
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LEHRAGAGA (SANGRUR): Youth Congress leader Rahulinder Singh Sidhu on Tuesday lambasted the Modi government at the Centre for its alleged discrimination with Punjab on various matters, including financial aid for certain developmental projects. He claimed that during the UPA government at the Centre, Punjab had benefited immensely in terms of getting financial assistance for developmental projects in the state.
Bir Devinder media coordinator for Cong
Wednesday, 24/02/2016
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CHANDIGARH: In a team of media panellists announced by Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday, former Assembly deputy speaker Bir Devinder Singh will be the coordinator for the party’s state unit. The team of panellists will represent the party in various debates and discussions on different television channels.
Exile will be only option left for Badal after 2017: Captain
Wednesday, 24/02/2016
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CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh ridiculed chief minister Parkash Singh Badal’s dreams of forming the government in the state again in 2017 saying, he ( Badal) should actually prepare himself for political exile that he faces after the assembly polls.
Capt favours quota for poor
Tuesday, 23/02/2016
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Chandigarh : State Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh, who is also president of the All-India Jat Mahasabha, today said the Jat body had been demanding reservation only for economically weaker sections among the community.
Captain for quota benefits to those economically weak
Tuesday, 23/02/2016
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Chandigarh : Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday said the benefits of reservations should be extended to economically weaker sections among others as well. Reacting to frequent agitations that usually turn violent like the current one in Haryana, Capt Amarinder said: “The time has come that economically weak and underprivileged from general categories irrespective of the caste or community they belong to are also provided the reservation benefits.”
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