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Farmers' protest to snooping scandal: 2021, the year that was in politics

From deep digging in the heart of the capital to takeoff plans in its periphery - 2021 remained action-packed

Drugs case: Punjab police register FIR against Sukhbir's brother-in-law

Police have booked former Akali minister and brother-in-law of Sukhbir Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia, under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Amarinder attacks Channi, Sidhu after Pakistani drone spotted near border

'Instead of doing Bhangra all day CM Punjab should advice his home minister to get active and come out of denial mode,' tweeted Amarinder

Punjab polls: Sidhu promises urban employment guarantee mission

Noting that urban poverty in Punjab was double the rural poverty, he said the employment guarantee scheme will also cover unskilled labour

Under pressure from Sidhu, Punjab govt replaces officiating DGP

Last month, the Channi government replaced the state's advocate general A P S Deol after strong opposition from Sidhu

Channi will end up as night watchman only, says Amarinder Singh

The former Punjab CM made the comments after Navjot Sidhu was appointed as Congress election committee chairman

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting teachers outside Delhi CM Kejriwal's home

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday joined a dharna by guest teachers outside Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's residence.The guest teachers of the Delhi government were protesting the regularisation of their jobs.Addressing media persons here, Sidhu said, "22,000 guest teachers are working as bonded labourers here."The PCC chief further slammed Kejriwal for joining the protest of contractual teachers in Punjab's Mohali last month."You should first solve the issues in your state before you come to Punjab to lure people there," he added.On November 27, Kejriwal had joined the protest of contractual teachers in Mohali, Punjab who have been pressing for several demands including regularization of services of contractual teachers.Kejriwal had also promised to implement a transfer policy for teachers and assured them cashless medical treatment facilities if the party comes to power.In the 2017 Punjab Assembly polls, Congress won an absolute majority in .

Kejriwal telling lies, trying to mislead people: Navjot Singh Sidhu

He targeted Kejriwal on a day when the AAP convener was on a one-day visit to Pathankot in Punjab

Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu tears into Arvind Kejriwal over poll promises

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday slammed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over poll promises, saying those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others. He dubbed as a lollipop Kejriwal's promise of giving Rs 1,000 per month to all women above 18 in Punjab if AAP is voted to power and asked him how many women have been given this amount in Delhi. The Congress leader also questioned the Delhi CM on how many jobs he has created for teachers, days after the opposition party's national convener promised to regularise services of temporary teachers in the state. Sidhu's remarks came a day after Kejriwal accused the leaders of the Congress, BJP and the SAD of constantly bashing his party AAP for the announcements. In a series of tweets, Sidhu targeted the Delhi CM for not having one woman in his cabinet. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others. @ArvindKejriwal Ji you talk of women empowerment, jobs & teachers. However, you don't ...

Sidhu threatens indefinite fast if STF report on drugs is not made public

Sidhu also once again questioned the state government over the steps taken for ensuring justice in desecration cases

Sidhu hits out at AAP over poll sops, says people won't fall for populism

He said true leaders do not give "lollipops" and instead focus on building the foundations of society and economy

Arvind Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims 25 Congress MLAs ready to join AAP

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday praised Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu for raising public welfare issues

Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims both Capt and Channi tried suppressing him

Sidhu has been raising people's issues, but earlier Capt Sahab and now Channi is trying to suppress him, the AAP supremo claimed

Govt's 'sinister' design to end MSP, food security, PDS to continue: Sidhu

Sidhu alleged even after the rollback of farm laws, the Centre's "sinister" plan to end assured price, food security for the poor, government procurement and public distribution system will continue.

At Kartarpur, Sidhu bats for 'new friendship chapter' between India and Pak

The Kartarpur corridor was reopened on Tuesday for pilgrims

Navjot Sidhu reaches Kartarpur Corridor to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday reached the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan

Repealing 'black' laws right step, MSP bigger issue: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of repealing the three farm laws as a "step in the right direction".

MSP bigger issue for farmers: Navjot Sidhu on repeal of farm laws

Sidhu on Friday said the minimum support price is the bigger issue than farm laws as it is the lifeline of farmers

Repealing 'black' laws step in right direction, says Navjot Singh Sidhu

Sidhu further said the "sacrifice of farmers has paid dividends".

Sidhu may not be part of 'jatha' travelling to Kartarpur Sahib on Thursday

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu may not be part of the 'jatha' which is going to pay obeisance at the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan on Thursday