Punjab
Current Political Scenario in Punjab: The State of Opposition Parties
Punjab’s political landscape in mid-2026 is marked by a ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann facing growing anti-incumbency, while the…
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Punjab Congress: A Party with Experience but Facing a Defining Test Before the 2027 Assembly Elections
The Punjab Congress remains one of the state’s oldest and most experienced political organisations. It has a wide grassroots network, leaders with administrative experience and…
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Punjab’s Fiscal Stress and Its Impact on Governance and Development By Satnam Singh Chahal
Punjab, once celebrated as the granary of India and a model of agricultural prosperity, is today grappling with severe fiscal stress that threatens its long-term…
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Punjab Congress at a Crossroads: Internal Divisions Threaten to Destroy the Party’s Grassroots Base
For decades, the Congress Party remained one of the strongest political forces in Punjab. Its strength did not come merely from prominent leaders sitting in…
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India Launches Digital OCI Card, Ending Paper-Based Process for Millions Overseas
NEW DELHI: In a major step towards modernising citizen services, the Government of India has unveiled a fully digital Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card…
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Independent Journalism is Dying in Mainstream National and International Media
Independent journalism has long been regarded as the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. It serves as the watchdog of those in power, gives voice to…
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Punjab Congress Infighting: Can a Divided Party Challenge the AAP Government?
With less than a year left before the Punjab Assembly elections, the Congress is once again battling internal divisions instead of focusing entirely on taking…
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Indian State Power Deficits: Operational and Financial Dimensions
India has made remarkable progress in its power sector, shifting from chronic shortages to a position of overall surplus. However, significant state-level variations persist in…
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Punjab’s Fiscal Stress and Its Impact on Governance and Development
The state of Punjab is currently facing significant fiscal pressures that are increasingly shaping its governance capacity and development outcomes. While successive governments have announced…
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Political Impact of a Possible Split in the Punjab Congress
A division within the Punjab Congress would have wide-ranging political consequences that extend beyond the party itself. In Punjab’s competitive multi-party environment, even internal organisational…
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Dhillon Urges Punjab Government to Prevent Misuse of Satkar Act, Warns Against Attempts to Create Law-and-Order Crisis
Chandigarh: Former IPS officer and senior Congress leader Grinder Singh Dhillon has raised serious concerns over the alleged application of the Punjab Satkar Act in…
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Congress at a Crossroads: Will the New Punjab Appointments Revive the Party or Deepen Its Crisis?
With the Punjab Assembly elections drawing closer, the recent appointments in the Punjab Congress have once again sparked debate over whether the party is rebuilding…
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Respect Is Earned by Honouring Promises, Not by Publicity
If the ₹1,000 Guarantee Was Made in 2022, Why Was It Delayed Until the Eve of the 2027 Elections? The true measure of any government…
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When Elected Representatives Are Silenced, Democracy Becomes the First Casualty
The Punjab Legislative Assembly is meant to be the highest democratic institution of the state, where every elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), regardless…
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Sikh Leader Amrinder Singh Bajwa Attends NSW Labor Conference, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Communities
SYDNEY: Sikh community leader Amrinder Singh Bajwa attended the NSW Labor Conference, describing the event as a valuable platform for meaningful discussions on public policy,…
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Akal Takht Puts Punjab Government Under Pressure Over Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act 2026
The hearing of Punjab's Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) before the Akal Takht Sahib over the newly enacted Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026…
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Punjab Elections: Do Voters Elect an MLA or a Chief Minister?-Satnam Singh Chahal
As Punjab moves closer to another Assembly election, political parties have once again begun projecting chief ministerial faces long before polling day. Campaigns are increasingly…
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Corporate Push into Agriculture Sparks Farmer Backlash and Political Storm in Punjab
In Punjab’s already sensitive agrarian landscape, a fresh debate has emerged over proposed policy amendments related to land and agriculture, triggering strong reactions from farmer…
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Channi Channelises Change Sentiment in Punjab-KBS Sidhu IAS Retd
The Indian National Congress announced, on 1 July 2026, a long-awaited organisational reshuffle for Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring…
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