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India Today
29-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
AAP suspends Punjab MLA Vijay Pratap Singh for 5 years over ‘anti-party activities'
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday suspended Amritsar-North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh for five years, citing anti-party activities. The decision was approved by the party's Political Affairs Committee and announced by its Punjab suspension follows his recent criticism of the AAP-led Punjab government, particularly over the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Vijay Pratap Singh had publicly raised questions about the handling of Majithia's arrest in a disproportionate assets case, calling the early-morning Vigilance Bureau raid "against ethical principles" and criticising the government for not securing a remand or conducting an interrogation while Majithia was in spokesperson Neel Garg said, "No political party can work without discipline. Recently, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabbed Bikram Majithia and people are applauding the effort, but MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh publicly opposed this and raised questions on the timing of the arrest. This is not tolerable. If he had any objection, then he could have raised it on party platform. So the Political Affairs Committee of the party suspended the MLA for five years." The party emphasised that it would not tolerate any "politics on drugs" and reiterated that those obstructing anti-drug efforts have no place in leader Manish Sisodia, supporting the party's decision, said, "AAP is a party of discipline. It is a party of public interest. Anyone who breaks that discipline and does something that is not in the pub for personal ego will face consequences."advertisementWhile the suspended MLA did not respond to calls or messages, he posted on Facebook indicating that he remained undeterred by the suspension, stating he does not fear consequences. His post, written in Punjabi, said "Kabir, that death which the world fears — to my mind, it brings bliss." Vijay Pratap Singh's Facebook post indicates that he remains undeterred. Reacting to the suspension, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticised the AAP's move, calling it punitive against a whistleblower."Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh is an honest and courageous MLA. He has been punished for speaking the truth. This suspension is a badge of honour for standing with Punjab," Bajwa @Kvijaypratap joined @AamAadmiParty, @ArvindKejriwal made BIG promises:'We will bring the culprits of Bargari to justice.''We will wipe out the drug mafia.''We stand for Punjab & Punjabiyat.'But what is the reality today?Kunwar Vijay Pratap — one of Partap Singh Bajwa (@Partap_Sbajwa) June 29, 2025Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh is a former IPS officer of 1998-batch, had resigned from police service in 2021 to join AAP and was later elected as MLA from Amritsar (North). His induction into the party was marked by considerable fanfare and strategic emphasis on clean has previously voiced criticism of his own party's government on multiple occasions, marking a pattern of dissent that the party now deems unacceptable.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gear up for Jubilee Hills bypoll & panchayat polls: Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy to cadre
HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday provided a roadmap to the party to prepare for panchayat polls and bypoll to Jubilee Hills assembly constituency. Addressing the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) followed by the executive committee meeting in Gandhi Bhavan, Revanth instructed the party leadership to establish committees for poll booths, villages and mandals at the earliest. The members of these committees should communicate the welfare schemes of the Congress govt in the last 18 months to every household ahead of the local body elections, he said. "Party should get closer to the people. Our 18-month governance is a golden period. Take it to the people. Leaders should become a link between the people and the govt. Encourage debates on every platform in villages so that people can compare and discuss our 18 months with 10 years of destruction of Telangana by the previous BRS govt. We need to tell the people what our govt has done and how Telangana has become a role model on several fronts for the country. Our caste survey has forced even Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a nationwide caste census," Revanth said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Revanth offered to visit every village while pointing out that strengthening party at panchayat level was essential to help it win assembly and Lok Sabha polls. The CM also emphasised that winning Jubilee Hills bypoll would be crucial ahead of the GHMC elections later in the year. He criticised aspirants for declaring themselves as candidates for the bypoll, stating that while aspiring for posts is acceptable, indiscipline and making tall claims in the media will not be tolerated. Expressing his ire over lack of accountability, he put the responsibility of winning local body elections on the district in-charge ministers. "The CM was unhappy with indiscipline and protests at Gandhi Bhavan for ministerial berths and other party posts. He also expressed his anger over funds provided not being spent in districts and instructed that they be spent expeditiously ahead of local body elections," a sources privy to the meeting said. He said district in-charge ministers and senior leaders should immediately fill them up. The cadres should not be disappointed, he said. "We can go for panchayat polls if party leaders and cadres say they are ready," he said. Later, he released the book "From Destruction to Development", a compilation of articles by TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud on governance in the state.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Revanth pulls up in-charge Ministers for neglecting allotted districts
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed dissatisfaction over the way district in-charge Ministers neglected the districts allotted to them. He directed them to increase their focus towards ensuring victory in the upcoming local body polls. He warned that those who do not work for the party will be removed from their responsibilities, before the elections. During the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting, presided over by PCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud and in presence of AICC incharge Meenakshi Natarajan held in Gandhi Bhavan on Tuesday, he urged the Minister in-charge of composite districts to pay the much needed attention. He held that the responsibility of local body elections lies with the ministers in charge of each district. While emphasising that the required funds and responsibilities were with the Ministers, he also ordered filling up nominated posts in their respective districts immediately. He asked the leaders to play an active role in building the party and party workers to work at the field level. ''If you work for the development of the party, the posts will turn up. I got the post of Chief Minister with the responsibilities of the Congress Party. If you do not work after getting the party posts, the PCC President will put you aside. None should have any doubt on this. It's time we should make the workers win in the local body elections,' he urged. Over the dharnas by a few legislators seeking cabinet berth, the CM wondered as to what is the point of holding dharnas for ministerial posts. While pointing out that there was nothing wrong in seeking posts, he felt that the trend of dharnas would encourage others to do the same and would lead to indiscipline within the party. Revanth Reddy, while emphasising that most of the present leaders rose from grassroots, reiterated that those who work hard for the party would definitely get posts. Explaining his case, he said that his growth was possible because of the Congress party and only those who shoulder the responsibility of the party will have a fair share in the government. During the occasion, appointment papers were handed over to the new PCC vice presidents and general secretaries. Later, the CM also launched the book 'Vidhvamsam nunchi Vikasam varaku' (From Destruction to Development) penned by Mahesh Kumar Goud.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana CM fixes responsibility of winning local body polls on district in-charge Ministers
In a stern message to his party colleagues, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of accountability and discipline, and put the responsibility of winning the local body elections on the district in-charge Ministers. Sources said the Chief Minister was extremely unhappy with the indiscipline in the party and the protests at Gandhi Bhavan for Ministerial berths and other party posts by various organisations with the tacit support of some leaders. The Chief Minister expressed the strong views at the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting held by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Tuesday (June 24, 2025). Mr. Reddy apparently reminded the Ministers and senior colleagues in the party of their responsibilities. The onus was shifted onto the in-charge Ministers of the districts concerned since they were provided funds and it is their responsibility to see that they are spent properly and expeditiously. The Chief Minister apparently was critical about the delay in filling nominated posts, including positions in the market and temple committees. The cadre should not be disappointed, he said, asking the senior leaders what made them delay these appointments that would be keep majority cadre happy and infuse them with enthusiasm. Mr. Reddy was also displeased over the recent dharnas staged by some Congress aspirants demanding ministerial positions. 'There is nothing wrong in aspiring for posts, but holding protests for them is indiscipline and it is contagious,' he said making it clear that indiscipline will not be tolerated. Jubilee Hills by-election Mr. Reddy also took serious exception to some aspirants staking open claim and declaring themselves as candidates for the Jubilee Hills by-election. The party will decide on the candidate, he said and warned the aspirants not to go public with their views. Seeking accountability within the party, Mr. Reddy directed the PCC to prepare two lists of executive committee members: one of those who have worked actively and another of those who are inactive. 'Hard workers will be promoted while others will be ignored. There is nothing to be feared.' Only those who worked for the party during its toughest times will get positions. That will be the principle going forward. Major political developments The Chief Minister pointed out major political developments in the coming months with subjects like delimitation, the women's reservation bill, and local body elections. 'These are big challenges and the party must be prepared at every level,' he said, adding that he is ready to go into the villages to strengthen the organisation. Later, he released the book 'From Destruction to Development', authored by TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud on the governance in the State. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC in-charge for Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan were among present.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Naveen delegates party responsibilities to BJD PAC
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), party president Naveen Patnaik has temporarily stepped back from active political responsibilities due to health reasons. On Wednesday, he delegated his duties to the powerful Political Affairs Committee as he undergoes a scheduled cervical arthritis treatment in Mumbai. According to the office order released from Sankha Bhawan, the day-to-day functioning of the party will be managed by the Political Affairs Committee until his return. Additionally, Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President (Headquarters), has been entrusted with coordinating various activities and programmes across different wings of the party. 'As I will be undergoing a procedure for cervical arthritis in Mumbai, the day-to-day affairs of Biju Janata Dal will be handled by the Political Affairs Committee during my absence. Also, Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Headquarters, will coordinate activities and programmes between different wings of the party,' directed Patnaik. The directive, signed by Naveen Patnaik, ensures the continued smooth functioning of the party machinery during his period of treatment. Odisha Leader of the Opposition and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik will leave for Mumbai to undergo treatment for cervical arthritis on June 22. Announcing on 'X' handle on Wednesday, the Biju Janata Dal president wrote: 'As advised by medical experts, I would be undergoing a procedure for cervical arthritis on the 22nd of this month at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. My personal doctor, Dr Ramakant Panda, is coordinating this in Mumbai. With blessings of Lord Jagannatha and good wishes of my brothers and sisters of Odisha, looking forward to returning soon to continue to serve all of you.' Notably, the BJD supremo on Wednesday also addressed the party workers during the launch of a statewide Student-Youth Awakening Campaign held at Puri. Launching the campaign through a video message, Naveen Patnaik also criticised the BJP government's 'One Year, Many Achievements' slogan, instead calling the administration's record as 'One Year, Many Failures.' He alleged that the BJP had come to power through 'false promises,' only to rename and rebrand existing welfare schemes without delivering tangible outcomes.
