SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia strongly criticized the AAP government in Punjab over the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar earlier today. He revealed alarming connections between the assailant, Narain Singh Chaura, and Congress. Majithia claimed that Chaura, a man with over 30 criminal cases against him, had been in the area for three days. Despite police claims of security, he was seen repeatedly approaching Badal. Majithia shared videos showing Chaura conducting surveillance in recent days. He further revealed that Chaura is the son of Channan Singh Chaura, whose other son, Narender Singh Bajwa, is closely associated with criminal Sukhi Randhawa. Majithia alleged that this family has ties to Congress, especially when the party is in power.
05 December,2024 11:31 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP's national convenor, condemned the attempted shooting of former Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal in Punjab, praising the Punjab Police for preventing a major incident. He expressed concerns that a larger conspiracy is at play to destabilize Punjab and defame its people, involving powerful forces. Kejriwal contrasted Punjab's effective law and order with the crime situation in Delhi, highlighting rampant murders, shootouts, gangster control, drug sales, and rapes. He criticized the BJP for downplaying the severity of Delhi's crime issue, asserting that law and order in the capital is indeed a significant problem. Kejriwal emphasized the need for strong law enforcement to address these issues.
05 December,2024 10:08 AM IST
BJP spokesperson Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized the AAP government in Punjab, saying that since they came to power, the state's economic and law and order situations have worsened. He pointed out that crime rates, including murders, are at a high, and criminals feel more empowered. He also highlighted the recent shooting at the Golden Temple and the attack on former CM Sukhbir Singh Badal as signs of how bad the situation has become. Trivedi attributed this to internal conflicts within the AAP government between the unofficial and official CM. He also noted a significant drop in investment in Punjab, from Rs 23,000 crore in 2021-22 to just Rs 3,000 crore last year.
04 December,2024 03:45 PM IST
In a shocking incident on Wednesday morning, 4th December, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. While performing his duty as a ‘sevadar,’ Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair with a fractured leg, was shot at by an assailant. The bullet missed, hitting a wall instead, and Badal escaped unhurt. The attacker, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, was quickly overpowered by people present at the scene and handed over to the police. Authorities have confirmed that security arrangements were in place, and the attacker’s attempt to cause harm was unsuccessful. Badal, who is serving a religious penance for alleged misdeeds during the SAD government, was offering ‘seva’ as part of a punishment issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Holding a spear in one hand, Badal, in a blue 'sevadar' uniform, was at the entrance of the Golden Temple in his wheelchair, serving his punishment. The entire incident was caught on cam.
04 December,2024 11:29 AM IST
Amid the ongoing tension in the country over ‘Khalistan’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar on Oct 02. The Congress leader paid obeisance at the temple and also offered ‘Sewa’ at the Golden Temple. Meanwhile, this brought a chance for the BJP leaders to pinch Congress over the 1984 ‘Operation Blue Star’. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invoked ‘Operation Blue Star’ to mock Rahul Gandhi’s service as the auspicious temple. Talking to ‘X’, CM Himanta said, “Grandmother sprayed bullets and Grand child is doing sewa” Launching a scathing attack on Assam CM, Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely called it ‘Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi’. On June 6, 1984, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Blue Star’ stormed into the Golden Temple on orders of then PM Indira Gandhi. The order was issued to contain Sikh militancy under the leadership of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Punjab. The Operation was heavily criticized and led to her assassination by two of her Sikh bodyguards at her New Delhi residence on October 31, 1984.
03 October,2023 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 2 reached Punjab’s Amritsar. He offered prayers at the Golden Temple. He was also seen cleaning dishes in the Gurdwara premises as a part of ‘sewa’. Rahul Gandhi is on a day visit to Punjab. #rahulgandhi #goldentemple #sewa #punjab #amritsar #congress #news #india #politics #gurudwara
02 October,2023 10:09 PM IST
The 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai
One person was injured after a bomb explosion reportedly occurred near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday, 8 May. The blast took place on the Heritage Street, located outside the Golden Temple. Mehtab Singh, ADCP of Amritsar, while addressing the press, said. This is the second crude bomb blast in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in nearly 30 hours. The incident happened at around 6.30 am. The first blast took place near the Bansal sweet shop on Saturday night. The second blast occurred near the same spot but on the opposite side. The police have cordoned off the area and began an investigation.
08 May,2023 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
On the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi on Nov 07 participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak Dev. PM Modi extended his best wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Gurpurab, the festival of lights.
08 November,2022 02:54 PM IST
RRR's creators and cast are currently relishing in the magnanimous success of their film. On Wednesday, numerous notable celebrities gathered together to celebrate the success of the movie. While interacting with the media actors Jr. NTR & Ram Charan revealed their favourite scenes from 'RRR', director S.S. Rajamouli on the other hand shared his favourite movie of all time
07 April,2022 09:52 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
