In a dramatic and unprecedented political spectacle, the symbolic “new Vidhan Sabha” inaugurated at Anandpur Sahib ignited a storm of controversy across Punjab’s political circles. What was initially planned as a creative protest soon turned…
The political future of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and its long-time president Sukhbir Singh Badal stands at a pivotal crossroads in Punjab’s rapidly shifting political landscape. After years of electoral decline and organisational instability,…
For many years, the Radha Soami Dera chief maintained a distinct distance from public and religious events, reinforcing the sect’s long-standing tradition of quiet spiritual leadership. His rare public appearances were often seen as deliberate,…
I have long argued that Punjab’s emotional, historical and constitutional rights are being diluted piece by piece. Chandigarh too has been treated as a “settled” issue even though nothing has ever been settled. Sadly, the…
[caption id="attachment_17346" align="alignleft" width="500"] Photo courtesy: ANI/ ThePrint[/caption] I’m pleased to share that my new op-ed, “Congress’s biggest problem is not the BJP. It is their own operating system”, has just been published in ThePrint,…
Chandigarh-The decision to shift the Punjab Assembly session to Anandpur Sahib is a political and symbolic step, not a constitutional surrender of Punjab’s claim on Chandigarh. The claim over Chandigarh is based on historical, administrative,…
[caption id="attachment_14908" align="alignleft" width="550"] I.P.Singh[/caption] Jalandhar: The 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur has been a highly anticipated one, with Punjab govt, SGPC and DSGMC competing with each other to organise events. However, this…
The Union Government’s move to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposes bringing Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, has revived an emotionally and politically charged debate that has lingered for decades. Chandigarh,…
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in deaths caused by illegal drug consumption in Punjab. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal stated that the newly available data paints…
[caption id="attachment_17305" align="alignleft" width="550"] Image for Representation[/caption] A fresh report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Bihar Election Watch has shed light on the criminal, financial, and educational backgrounds of the Bihar…
