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Amarinder Singh Joins BJP, Merges PLC-BJP In Punjab
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of senior leaders of the saffron party. On September 19, the veteran former Congress leader also merged his newly formed Punjab Lok Congress (PLC), which was floated last year after quitting Congress, and joined it with the BJP. The recent merger is said to be a major setback for opposition, Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab.
Tags: BJP, Amarinder Singh, PLC, Political Merger, Punjab
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Ex-Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Likely To Join BJP
Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) chief and former CM Amarinder Singh is likely to join BJP, in presence of senior leaders, on September 19. In the previous assembly polls, PLC in alliance with BJP, lost the election to AAP, and Bhagwant Mann became the CM. Notably, Singh after returning from London following a surgery for his spinal cord, met with PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Tags: PLC, BJP, Amarinder Singh, Punjab, Patiala
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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PM Modi Dials Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Enquiry About Recent Spinal Surgery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled former Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh to enquire about his health condition. Amarinder Singh successfully underwent a spinal surgery in a hospital in London, on June 25. Singh heads the Punjab Lok Congress outfit, which was an ally of BJP in the assembly polls held recently. Amarinder Singh (80) is a military historian who served as the 15th CM of Punjab.
Tags: PM Modi, Amarinder Singh, Punjab, Spinal Surgery, BJP
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Amarinder Singh Appoints 6 District Presidents For Punjab Lok Congress
Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress appointed six district presidents, on December 15. Kamaldeep Singh Saini, the General Secretary in charge confirmed the appointment for Barnala, Ferozepur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Hoshiarpur, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Malerkotla. With this, the new political party now has 16 district presidents and three spokespersons. In addition, Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress is set to fight the upcoming Punjab Assembly… read-more
Tags: Amarinder Singh, Punjab Assembly Election, Punjab Lok Congress, Punjab, New District Presidents
Courtesy: ANI
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Abhishek Manu Singhvi Digs At BJP- Capt Amarinder Singh Speculated Alliance
INC Veteran leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, on December 5, took a jibe at the speculated BJP- Captian Amarinder Singh Party's alliance. He said, BJP is entering Punjab elections, scheduled in 2022, with retired soldiers. Notably, former Punjab CM and INC leader Amarinder will meet Amit Shah and JP Nadda of the BJP on December 6, to discuss rumoured alliance between, Captain Singh's Punjab Lok Congress and the BJP.
Tags: Amarinder Singh, Punjab Government, BJP, Punjab Elections, Abhishek Manu Sanghvi
Courtesy: Republic World
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Amarinder Singh Meets Home Minister Amit Shah To Discuss Farm Laws
Former Punjab Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh met Home Minister Amit Shah at his house on September 30. After discussing the controversial laws in detail, the ex CM has appealed Amit Shah to repeal the agricultural laws and assure to fix Minimum Support Price (MSP) to our farmers.This meet of Amarinder Singh with Shah has created buzz of alliance with BJP.
Tags: Amit Shah, Amarinder Singh, meeting, New Farm laws
Courtesy: NDTV
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Harsimrat Badal Has No Right To Speak About Farmers' Crisis: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sept 15 said, "former Union Minister Harsimrat Badal has no moral right to speak about the crises triggered by the farm laws", which the ruling party could have easily averted. He also slammed the Akali leader on politically motivated remarks, which he believed covered BJP's failure. He claimed that Akali's remarks were made to divert farmers' attention from center to state amid the upcoming Punjab… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Amarinder Singh, Farmers, Central Government, Akali Dal
Courtesy: ANI News
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Punjab Officials Provides Free Training To State Police Aspirants
Punjab Police has started providing free physical training and coaching to candidates who aspire to join the state police force. The decision comes after CM Amarinder Singh had announced the recruitment of a total of 4,362 constables in districts and an armed cadre of the state police. The physical screening test includes three tests; a 1600-meter run, a high jump, and a long jump. The recruitment will commence from July 15.
Tags: Amarinder Singh, Punjab Police, free coaching, recruitment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Punjab Urges Centre To Clear Rs 937 Crore Worth Projects For Guru Tegh Bahadur
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, in the national committee meeting on April 8, urged the NDA government to clear state projects worth Rs 937 crore on Guru Teg Bahadur's 400th birth anniversary. Punjab plans to renovate towns and cities associated with the Guru primarily in Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Baba Bakala. Besides, textile and handicraft institutes in name of Guru Teg Bahadur is also planned. The main program is slated for May 1.
Tags: Punjab, Amarinder Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur, 400th Birth Anniversary
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
