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Punjab Assembly elections | Lakha Sidhana, booked for Red Fort violence, fighting polls

Voters see him as Robin Hood, who fights against the administration on their behalf

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In poll manifesto, SAD-BSP promise 75% jobs for ‘Punjabis’ in private, government jobs

‘Alliance committed to idea of a genuine federal structure in country’

The Hindu

Punjab Assembly elections | Understand 'hidden powers' behind Modi and Kejriwal: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked voters in Punjab not to look at the face of leaders but their actions to understand the "hidden powers" that are at work behind them, as the former Congress president attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal.

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Interview | Congress lacks inspirational leadership, party faces existential challenge: Ashwani Kumar

Ashwani Kumar said he had reached his limits of perseverance in the party

The Hindu

Morning Show Ep 15: Partition wounds, ‘beadbi’ and communalism in Punjab

In this episode, the Newslaundry team is joined by Sukirat, a writer, columnist, and trustee of left-leaning newspaper Nawan Zamana. He talks about communal politics in Punjab and why it's hard to pit Sikhs against Muslims in the way Hindus and Muslims have been divided in some parts of the…

Newslaundry

Another Election Show: Amarinder Singh’s daughter on the way forward for her party

Ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab, we met Amarinder Singh’s daughter Jai Inder Kaur, who is also the vice president of the Punjab Lok Congress – the party led by her father. She speaks about her father’s relationship with the Congress, her party’s strategies and its understanding with the…

Newslaundry

Decades of neglect: The falling fortunes of Punjabi University, Patiala

The Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Library of Punjabi University, Patiala, or PUP, seems a haunted home to old books and archaic computers. The library promises knowledge and wisdom to scholars. However, it is far away from fulfilling its promise.

Newslaundry

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Why Dalits in Punjab's Doaba are angry with Congress

Punjab’s 117 assembly seats will go to the polls on February 20. The state’s Dalit community – which makes up 32 percent of the population – is being courted from all political corners. The Akali Dal has offered the deputy CM’s post, the BJP has promised the CM’s seat, and…

Newslaundry

As electioneering picks up in Punjab, Dalits feel their concerns remain unattended to

It’s time the 32% population stood up for the rights of the community, they say

The Hindu

PM Modi didn't give compensation to farmers who died in protest, says Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not give compensation to farmers who died in the farmers' protest while Rajasthan and Punjab governments have paid the compensation.

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Punjab Assembly elections | BJP candidate Sucha Ram Ladhar injured after attack on his car in Ludhiana

Some people hurled bricks at Mr. Ladhar’s car and he sustained injuries in the attack, a police official said

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Pakistan mob lynches man over blasphemy allegation: Police

Police detain dozens in connection with lynching as PM Imran Khan says zero tolerance will be shown to perpetrators.

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Punjab Assembly elections | Bhagwant Mann asks people to vote for AAP, many in Dhuri call for change

After the Aam Aadmi Party announced Bhagwant Mann as its Chief Minister candidate, the Dhuri Assembly seat has shot into limelight

The Hindu

BJP led alliance releases manifesto for Punjab

The alliance of Bharatiya Janta Party-Punjab Lok Congress-Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) on Saturday released its manifesto for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, announcing a slew of promises for wom

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Punjab Assembly elections | Good ties with Centre crucial for Punjab’s progress, says Amarinder

Head of nascent PLC pitches for reviving State’s economy in sync with BJP in New Delhi

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Double-murder case | Himachal Pradesh police nabs two men from Punjab

The accused were arrested by a three-member SIT, a press note said.

Newslaundry

Morning Show Ep 14: Why are the youth in Punjab forced to leave India?

In a freewheeling live conversation, Atul, Manisha and Meghnad talk about a host of issues with students of Punjabi University. Is Bhagwant Mann’s alleged ‘alcohol issue’ an election issue? Will Channi stand out as a leader for Dalits in Punjab? How did Captain Amarinder Singh fail the youth of Patiala?

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Punjab Assembly elections 2022 | In Chamkaur Sahib, Channi banks on development work

Charanjit Singh Channi recently said that it would not be a victory if he wins by less than 50,000 votes.

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IPL Auction 2022 updates| Hard day for spinners, but Mega Auction springs a lot of surprises for uncapped players

A total of 590 players are up for new contracts in the IPL auction, with franchises entitled to spend upto ₹561.50 crore

The Hindu

133 drones sighted along Pak. border in 2 years, Punjab tells House panel

Punjab told the Committee the movement of drones from across international border has increased significantly in recent past

The Hindu

Punjab Assembly elections | Farmers are not swayed by parties born out of their agitation

Bread and butter issues take centrestage

Newslaundry

Morning Show Ep 13: 'Elan-jeet' Singh Channi versus AAP in Punjab

Atul, Manisha and Meghnad are in Patiala. They met up with some students of Punjabi University who spoke about the drug problem and the acute job crisis in Punjab. Students talked about why they aren’t very impressed with Charanjeet Singh Channi’s many promises and why Captain Amarinder Singh failed them.…

The Hindu

Two transgenders in fray for Punjab poll

The oldest candidate is 94 years

The Hindu

Channi as CM has brought new spirit to Punjab Congress: Manpreet Badal

If the elevation had been done two years sooner, the party would have given better results, says Punjab’s longest-serving Finance Minister.

Reuters

Factbox-The key issues in India's upcoming state elections

Uttar Pradesh, the first of five Indian states going to the polls this month, begins voting in a state election on Thursday. Here are some key facts about the elections, and why they are important.

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