Punjab Congress leaders led by party chief start hunger strike

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:02

Punjab Congress` Partap Singh Bajwa and 9 others started "chain hunger strike" demanding recommendation of CBI probe into drug racket and arrest of state minister Bikram Singh Majithia.

Bajwa seeks Akal Takht`s intervention in Punjab drugs racket

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 12:27

Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee president Partap Singh Bajwa has called on the Akal Takht to intervene in a drugs racket case, and also sought the resignation of state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia on moral grounds.

Cong seeks Prez rule in Punjab

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:40

Punjab unit of Congress on Wednesday demanded imposition of President`s Rule in the state alleging existence of a nexus between Akalis, anti-social elements and police in the wake of allegations levelled by a drug lord about a state Minister`s involvement in drug racket.

Sukhbir alleges PPCC posts were at sale; Bajwa flays him

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 21:45

Taking jibe at dissent among Congress workers after reconstitution of PPCC SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal said it was due to "huge price" fixed for posts by state Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa.

Badal, Bajwa mourn death of Ludhiana acid attack victim

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 20:08

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Ludhiana acid attack victim, who breathed her last at a hospital in Mumbai.

Farmers in Punjab at receiving end: Partap Singh Bajwa

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 23:47

Congress lashed out at SAD-BJP govt for slow procurement of paddy and delay in payment of Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers for their crops.

SAD-BJP should be thrown out from Punjab: Cong

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 21:15

Congress on Tuesday called upon people of Punjab to "throw out" the SAD-BJP led regime from the state and said the coalition government had failed in initiating development projects and providing basic amenities.

Bajwa condemns US based group `Sikhs for Justice`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 21:42

Punjab state Congress on Thursday condemned the action of US-Canadian group, Sikhs For Justice, against Congress president Sonia Gandhi holding her responsible for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Bajwa visits flood affected areas of Muktsar, Faridkot

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 19:05

Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday visited the flood affected areas of Muktsar and Faridkot districts and expressed serious concern over "slackness" in flood relief work.

Bajwa asks Parkash Singh Badal to Perform or quit

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 20:29

Alleging Punjab was on the verge of becoming a Banana Republic, state Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday asked Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to perform or quit.

Hike in bus fares will help Badal`s family: Congress

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 22:25

Criticising govt for increase in bus fares by 5%, Punjab Congress` Partap Singh Bajwa alleged hike will only benefit CM Parkash Singh Badal as his family has stake in state`s road transport business.

Badals ruined economy, democracy of Punjab: Bajwa

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:14

Congress on Wednesday accused the Parkash Singh Badal family of ruining the economic, social and democratic character of Punjab for their vested political and business interests.