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Global Punjabi Association to strengthen ‘Punjabiyat’ across the globe; promote language & culture

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National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura who has been actively associated with issues relating Punjab and Punjabi community on Friday (today), held a Press conference to announce the formation of The Global Punjabi Association (GPA), with head quarter at the holy city of Amritsar and sub office in Delhi.

The objective of this society is to promote Punjabi and Punjabiyat. It is above any division and is simply uniting Punjabis world over to promote our language and culture.

Punjab has seen bad days which need no explanation. However, the Global Punjabi Association is only interested in doing positive work to promote brotherhood, industry, agriculture, education and sports . Of course Punjab is under the bad shadow of drugs, their number in central services is decreasing. Lalpura, a retired top cop with Punjab police had witnessed the dark days when terrorism was at it’s peak in Punjab.

Helping humanity to survive and escape from cancer is the mission of our President Sardar Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal, who is the Chairman of World Cancer Care. The other organization, Humanity First, is already working in Punjab and has done unparalleled work during Corona in Punjab and is still promoting education and sports, under Sardar Ajayvir Singh Lalpura.

Dr Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal President of GPA, Global Ambassador of awareness against Cancer (Chairman World Cancer Care, UK), said “GPA would also take steps to devise a mechanism through traditional and collective wisdom for shaping behavior of Punjab youth in the best way so that they could contribute to developing Punjab, Punjabiyat, sports and education.”

“GPA would take quick steps to Protect and promote the interests of Punjab and Punjabis settled across the world. GPA would work simultaneously to redress the problems of Punjabis settled across the globe” he added.

We strongly feel that there are many issues pertaining to Punjabis, which include drug menace , unemployment and need attention and positive approach. The other main objective of formation of GPA is to take up issues pertaining to Punjab/Punjabis with concerned authorities/organizations/ governments in a peaceful, democratic and legitimate manner for their quick redressal.

Explaining further, Patron of GPA ,former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who is presently the Chairman of National Commission for Minorities, said “GPA would strive to protect and promote the rich spiritual, religious, ethical, educational, economic and cultural traditions of Punjabis world over. The Association would use all means to promote Punjabi language, literature and culture.”

“Apart from promotion, GPA would also encourage and support the development of agriculture, industry, entrepreneurship, service sector, health, education, economy & youth activities among other socio-economic aspects in Punjab and for all Punjabi communities across the word.” Lalpura added.

Lalpura rues that despite having brilliant brains, there are many Punjabi youngsters, who have not been able to clear competitive exams and are lagging behind due to lack of required proper and timely guidance. He said that GPA would take steps to provide requisite help and guidance to brilliant and deserving Punjabis for placement in competitive exams, services, entrepreneurship and other ventures.

Gautam Gambhir, Member, Former Indian Cricketer has also supported the vision of Global Punjabi Association and assured his full support. GPA has active support and participation of many top Punjabis.

The meeting was graced by the following people:

Dr Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal Global Ambassador (World Cancer Care UK), Sagar Mehta from Delhi, Exporter, Parvinder Singh, Social Worker from Delhi, Ravi Ranjan Singh, Jhatka Organization, Delhi, Osho Kalia, Environmentalist and Social Worker from Gurugram, Haryana, Gikinder Pal Singh, Social Worker from Delhi
Gurpreet Singh Rummy, Ranjeet Singh Juneja, Lawyer, Varun Gulati, Sports Promoter, Jaswinder Singh Dhillon, Former Vice Chancellor of Guru Kashi University, JP Singh Sahni, Educationist and Social Worker, Salil Mehta from Delhi, Exporter, Chetan Uppal, Industrialist, Arjun Marwah, Social Worker, Suraj Miglani, Builder, Gaurav Narang, Businessman, Ajayveer Singh, Social Worker, Rompy Bhatia, President, All India Furniture Association.

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MEA & NCM initiate rescue of stranded Indians in Libya

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National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairperson, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, held a press meeting at his residence on Sunday morning where he shared the pathetic stories of the hapless Indians from minority communities rescued by the NCM who were stranded in Libya.

The NCM Chairperson said he had received a representation from Sukhvinder Singh and others with a request to bring back these Indians stranded in Libya. Ropar District BJP President, Ajayvir Singh Lalpura also approached the Commission to resolve the matter.

The NCM Chairperson said he had received a representation from Sukhvinder Singh and others with a request to bring back these Indians stranded in Libya. Ropar District BJP President, Ajayvir Singh Lalpura also approached the Commission to resolve the matter.

The representation was forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs on 6.2.2023, requesting to bring back the youngsters who were illegally taken to Libya by an agent through a fake job racket. Upon reaching, they realized that they would be working for a private contractor without salary. They were also not provided with proper food and beaten brutally, as alleged by them. Embassy of India in Tunisia was also contacted in this regard. As informed by the Embassy, a local resident of Benghazi, Tabassum Mansoor helped in providing humanitarian assistance and relief supplies to the stranded Indians. With the help of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Embassy of India in Tunisia, four out of twelve Indians were successfully brought back from Libya on 12.2.2023. The Commission was in touch with the Embassy for the rescue of other Indians as well.

The efforts led to successful returning of rest of the stranded Indians also. NCM was informed about this on 2.3.2023. Iqbal Singh Lalpura extended thanks to Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Embassy in Tunisia and Tabassum Mansoor for their initiative and efforts in bringing back the stranded Indians.

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Kaustav Bagchi’s arrest confirms ‘material’ in Deepak Ghosh’s book; Controversial but true

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Is Trinamool scared of the skeletons coming out of the closet? Or is it aunt and nephew oth are finally finding it hard to attract crowds to attract to their rhetorics? The recent defeat of Trinamool in North East has exposed their face that has totally been exposed. The arrest of Congress spokesperson Kaustav Bagchi on Saturday morning for his alleged comments against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Trinamool Supremo Mamata Banerjee is not doing it for the first time, she had shown high handedness and asked her police to confiscate the books penned by former top cop Nazrul Islam and Deepak Ghosh (the book that was refered by Bagchi at a press conference and warning Trinamool of exposing the facts.)

On Saturday early morning Bagchi was picked up from his residence by the Burtolla police station. They also conducted a raid at Bagchi’s residence at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Since then nitizens on social media platforms have opened a verbal war against Trinamool and Supremo Mamata Banerjee who always speaks of ethics and morals but fail to follow the basic tenets of humanity.

Bagchi, a lawyer had reacted sharply and allegedly criticised the Bengal Chief Minister and CM and Trinamool Supremo Mamata Banerjee for her “personal attacks” on West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after the Congress’ win in the Sagardighi bypolls.

Taking a pick at the Trinamool Supremo, Bagchi said, he will not bow down to the threats and will expose the party. Bagchi has been booked under several sections of the IPC including 120(B) (criminal conspiracy), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 506 (criminal intimidation) and other sections.

The legal cell of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has assured full co-operation and decided to stand beside him. Former Mayor and senior CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Chowdhury is fighting the case for Bagchi. Will senior Congres leaders like Kapil Sibbal and Manu Singhvi still stand up to fight cases on behalf of Trinamool and Supremo? If they do then they have no value for own party member.

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Former Australian PM Abbott alongwith SGPC members called upon NCM Chairperson Lalpura

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National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Chairman, Iqbal Singh Lalpura held a meeting with a delegation from Australia on Saturday (today), to discuss the efforts being made by the Government of India to promote the welfare of Minority communities in India. Former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott alongwith a seven-member delegation attended the meeting. The meeting was attended by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) head, Harmeet Singh Kalka.

The NCM welcomed the delegation for future collaborations on the issues related to Minorities. The NCM tweeted:

NCM informed that the meeting was satisfactory. Tony Abbott was more than satisfied with the strong social fiber of India, where all communities are given good opportunities. He was also amazed to know that the population of Minorities, in general, in India increasing and the NCM is looking after their interest.

NCM Chairperson, Lalpura tweeted:

The regular discrimination against Indians especially Sikh community in Australia and other countries have been a major concern for the NCM and raised its voice.

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Rajdhani Express began its journey this day in 1969; saga of nostalgia

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Rajdhani Express turns 54.

The first Rajdhani ran between Howrah and New Delhi on March 3, 1969. Many things have changed since it’s inception. Both the interior as well as the exterior have changed drastically.

On the 50th birth anniversary of the Rajdhani Express, the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) had organised a Special treat for passengers travelling by 12301 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Passengers travelling in AC-II and AC-III tier were served fish fry or vegetable cutlets depending on their preferences alongwith rosogollas(Bengali sweet). As a special treat, the continental menu was served to First AC passengers alongwith Caramel Custard.

Debashis Chandra, group general manager (east), IRCTC will be in-charge of entire programme. He is the son of Ratan Chandra Chandra, the first Rajdhani’s catering inspector (My father who traveled by Rajdhani Express since its launching was very fond of Chandra) I too have vivid memories of Chandra coming and asking how was the food personally, always with a smile. He used to give toffies and chocolates. Those were the golden era of Rajdhani Express. My favourite was the chair-car days. Ratan Chandra Chandra passed away in 2016.

Rajdhani Express has come a long way since then and during these years, many new trains enroute to various cities were introduced like – Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, Guwahati Rajdhani Express, Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, Mumbai Rajdhani Express etc. Sealdah Rajdhani was also introduced a few years ago.

Today Rajdhani Express may have lost its glory and dignity but in ghose days it used to considered as an elite train.

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Assembly Polls 2023: Tripura & Nagaland goes to BJP; NPP bags Meghalaya

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Tripura and Nagaland with alliances have voted for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the Assembly Polls 2023. BJP has secured respectable majority in Nagaland with its ally Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). However, in Meghalaya, Saffron performed very poor and hovered around five to six seats. So did Congress (6) and Trinamool (5) that had tall claims and convictions before the polls. Trinamool Supremo Mamata Banerjee and nephew turned General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee had air dashed umpteen times to North East. The results are enough to show their reach and acceptance among the locals.

In case of Tripura, entrusting with poll duties to Rajib Banerjee who had left Trinamool to join BJP just before the Assembly Polls in West Bengal and after his defeat again re-joined Trinamool. Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee who had reprimanded him from public meetings and even called him by various names – ‘beiman’ , ‘mirzafar’ etc, inducted him when he staged a comeback. Trinamool may be fine by allowing so-called ‘mirzafars’ but it sends a wrong picture and message to the people as they fail to understand why should they trust someone like Rajib Banerjee.

Chief Minister in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalya won their seats an jid are all set to form the government.

For BJP, Meghalaya will be a challenge as people in the state have refused to accept the Saffron inspite of Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding numerous rallies and roadshows prior to the elections. The party will do a detailed introspection as per the protocol of any political party especially those being cadre based parties also called regimented parties like the BJP, Left Front etc .

The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)’s Hekani Jakhalu became the first ever woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The 48- year old received 45.16 per cent of the 31,874 votes in the constituency, just ahead of the Lok Jansakthi Party (Ram Vilas Paswan)’s Azheto Zhimomi, who received 40.34 per cent of the votes.

However, it’s very sad story for the Congress that have been totally wiped out in Tripura and Nagaland with 0 seats. There was a time when Congress was one of the important political parties across the North East. In Nagaland, Congress had a good reach and bagged considerable votes in the Assembly polls. Once again, it’s for the Congress to decide if it wants to continue like this or will gear up as being one of the oldest political parties, it has lost its face value. Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Joro Yatra’ or suggested ‘Haat se Haat Joro Yatra’ have no value unless it plans to revamp the party and make changes. I myself was talking to a Congress member and he accepted such Yatras are useless unless Congress changes for good. RaGa should realise that he carries a responcibility, the legacy of his grandmother Indira Gandhi, his father Rajiv Gandhi, people have some expectations from him.

The Tipra Motha party deserves a big compliment for performing so well and bagging 13 seats. The party which is a new born baby has proved it has a good reach among the locals. There are speculations that the BJP leadership may approach the Tipra and offer an alliance. However, earlier it was said that the BJP was in talks with the National People’s Party (NPP) for an alliance in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per his style had visited the BJP headquarters in Delhi in the evening on Thursday, and met the members of the party. He had also interacted with the leadership and candidates in the winning states and complimented them over their performance. Also, talks were held within the party leadership about seat sharing, and the dates when swearing-in ceremonies will take place. Meghalaya too was discussed and PM Modi assured the state that his party will do everything to develop the state and reach out to the people in the state.

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Tripura, Meghalaya & Sagardighi defeat expose Trinamool’s tall claims

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Trinamool Supremo during campaigning in Meghalaya remarked she was surprised to find rhythmic and musical names of people and villages, she also made a sound “kakoooo…oooo…”. The problem is politicians explore “beautiful people or places” just before elections and people understand this better today. It’s because of this, Trinamool has lost its opportunity in the north East.

In Tripura Trinamool failed to open its account and stood at zero seats. Both Supremo and nephew turned general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee made tall claims of the presence of Trinamool and its win in Tripura but they failed to understand the mood and sentiments of people.

The next state is Meghalaya, the party has won only five seats. Once again, both Supremo and Abhishek Banerjee made frequent visits by wasting money. Trinamool made tall claims of winning but today when the results have come it’s clear that the party has lost on the face value.

Back home in West Bengal, by polls took place in Murshidabad’s Sagardighi. Trinamool lost the seat to Left Front and Congress alliance. Sagardighi is quite significant as this constituency is Muslim dominated and Mamata Banerjee is known for her Muslim appeasement but the results are enough to prove that she has lost the faith and trust of the Muslims after what she did with Naushad Siddiqui. Bayron Biswas defeated Trinamool with record margin.

The results are enough to explain that Trinamool is fast losing its reach among the people in the state that had brought her in 2011. Also, the results should be a warning and a wake up call for Mamata Banerjee and her party before the Panchayat Polls knocking at the door. Trinamool must do an introspection and find out why people are suddenly drifting apart which is certainly not a healthy development.

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Nagaland Polls 2023: BJP 59 Assembly constituency Seyochung Sitimi demands immediate re-poll at Kisetong Village under Kiphire district

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Assembly polls took place across 59 constituencies out of 60 on February 28, 2023. The elections marked massive rigging and violence across districts in the state. 183 candidates were in frey. Over 13 lakh voters exercised their franchise. Polling took place across 2,291 booths, out of which 196 were women managed booths. 85 per cent polling was recorded according to Election Commission of India (ECI).

Reacting to the reports pouring in from the state, 59th a/c Seyochung Sitimi Kiphire district has demanded for an immediate re-poll in polling station No 28 of Changchor village, Kisetong village No. 30 and 44 at Kisetong A, Nagaland over the party alleging the National People’s Party (NPP) for booth capturing. Over 13.9 lakh registered voters exercised their franchise in the polls in the state.

V Kashiho Sangtam, the intending BJP candidate of 59 Assembly Constituency Seyochung Sitimi, has also written a letter addressed to the Returning Officer at 59 ac, for a re-poll at polling station number 30 and 44 at Kisetong A, citing rampant proxy voting as well as multiple voters presence inside the polling booth in the presence of all polling personals, while the Presiding Officer at polling station 30, has issued over 360 token to the non existent electorates, even after the normal timing of polling is over by 4pm, which is a direct violation of the Representation of the People’s Act 1951, and added that it has never happened in the history of any election under the 59 assembly constituency or anywhere in the state. Kashiho Sangtam also questioned the audacity of the polling officials deputed in both the polling stations who aided in booth capturing which is a matter of serious consequence in the polling history of the State. Further, evidence proof of voters repeatedly casting voting even at 8pm have also been enclosed.

Toshiho K Yepthomi, President 59 Mandal BJP, alleged that the NPP made intimidation with threats and life attempts made to the two polling agents at polling station 28 Changchor Village, Nagaland, where complaints and requests were made for a security back up for the BJP electorates but the authority paid no heed to the requests made. Adding to it, the voters slip of the BJP electorates were captured by the NPP and casted all the votes in the presence of the Presiding Officer. Further, the office of the Residing Officer was kept locked the whole day and complaints to address the matter were left in vain. In preview of the matter that escalated, the 59 assembly constituency have demanded for a re-poll to conduct at the earliest.

An eligible voter from the Changchor village have also expressed his disappointment for not being able to caste his vote as his voter slip was already casted by another person unknown to him. There were numerous cases of genuine voters being threatened with life attempts, and were stopped from casting their votes, he informed.

Following the incidents that took place on Monday, and in-order to prevent the misuse of the media from flaring up the tension in the district and prevent the breach of the public peace and tranquility, Nagaland Home Commisioner, Abhijit Sinha have issued a notification on Tuesday, dated 28th February 2023, to prohibit the mobile internet/data service of all the service providers in the entire area of Kiphire district under Section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, with immediate effect till further orders.

It’s not yet confirmed if the ECI will conduct re-polls. There have been no notification issued till now. According to Exit Polls BJP-NDPP alliance will win 35 to 45 Sears. However, the picture will be clear on March 2, 3023 when the results will be declared.

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Manish Sisodia in CBI remand till March 5; more in coming days

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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was produced at the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday afternoon. Sisodia, a close confidant of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday evening after grilling for eight hours.

The Aam Aadmi Party had staged a massive protest near the Court and had plans to gherao the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office. There was heavy deployment of the police, Rapid Action Force (FAF) was made along the route. Senior police officers of Special Commissioner of Police rank maned the street outside the Court.

The police even prepared a dummy scene ahead of Sisodia’s car came inorder to feel the pulses of the agressive crowd. Sisodia arrived little after 3:15 pm. The party also staged protests outside the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Headquarters at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in the national capital. Entire traffic crumbled on the route.

During the hearing, the council for Manish Sisodia pleaded his client was not guilty and moved bail plea. CBI said Sisodia was not co-operating in the investigation. To this, Sisodia’s Council said, their client is not liable to accept whatever CBI asks him or confess to the allegations, Sisodia has full liberty to reply or remain silent. CBI in reply to this said they did not ask Sisodia to agree to what CBI says or confess but expect Sisodia to co-operate in the investigation.

CBI requested the Court to allow five days remand as they have many things to ask Sisodia including the sudden increase in margin for liquor vendors from five per cent to 12 per cent.

Coming days many be that smooth for Sisodia as CBI will be asking questions Sisodia many questions that will also put the AAP in uncomfortable situation.

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Manish Sisodia arrested in liquor scam; Question will be asked to Kejriwal too

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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia has been placed under arrest after eight-hours of interrogation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over his alleged connection with the corruption charges in the 100 crore liquor scam.

Manish Sisodia was summoned by the CBI last Sunday but Sisodia had seek some time as he would be occupied due to Budget session and related events. The CBI granted and asked him to appear on February 26 (today). In the morning, Sisodia had first gone to Raj Ghat to offer his prayers at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi and from there he alongwith Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders headed for the CBI headquarters. He was arrested after eight hours of grilling.

According to updates the CBI will be producing Sisodia in the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday. A medical check up will be conducted prior to that as per the rules.

Manish Sisodia may not be directly involved with the scam but he will have answer a few questions as he was also a party to the rolling back of Excise policy. Apart from that, he is the right hand man of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and knows many things that is related with the liquor politics.

Some of the questions that Arvind Kejriwal will have to answer are:

1) Why AAP government rolled back the much hyped Excise policy that Kejriwal always complimented?

2) Why blacklisted companies and liquor mafias were encouraged to open shops in Delhi NCR?

3) Liquor shops were opened within the restricted 100 metres of religious and educational institutions flouting the Master Plan of Delhi which prohibits opening of liquor shops and ‘thekas within 100 metres of educational and religious institutions.

4) What is the ‘South Lobby’ and involvement of Vijay Nair? Who got the maximum advantage from the kickbacks?

Arvind Kejriwal cannot run away from answering these questions by blaming on “vindictive politics” by BJP as he had been doing. The safety and security of Delhi NCR was compromised as anti-socials had a free ride all over the city. Not to forget the gangrape that took place in February last year raising finger at two liquor mafias.