Captain being led to sacrificial altar by Bajwa, says Sukhbir UPA is a burden, threat to country: Modi

Chandigarh : BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday charged the Congress-led UPA Central government with becoming a burden and threat to the country. Addressing a ‘Bharat Vijay’ rally in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, actress Kirron Kher here, Modi said that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was unable to provide security to the country and had failed on all fronts. “This government has become a burden on the country. This government has become a threat for the country. The country is not secure with such a government which cannot protect its soldiers who are being beheaded (by Pakistan). Can the country be secure with such a government?” he said. Taking a dig at Congress, Modi said, “Mahatma Gandhi wanted to disband Congress after independence. But the Congress leaders did not listen to him also. Mahatma Gandhi’s dream will be fulfilled in this election.” Tearing into Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s remark on the BJP’s ‘India Shining’ balloon bursting in previous elections, he contended that the Congress had tried its best to burst the Gujarat development balloon but the people had rejected its move. Slamming Congress for not addressing the real issues of development and corruption, Modi said, “If this country has to progress, we will have to give good governance. Bad governance is like diabetes. It can finish everything.” “Congress does not want to resolve the issue of corruption. They have admitted that corruption cannot be tackled,” he added. He said that the time has come for the people to change Congress rule which has become the synonymous for the corruption. Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal, party president Sanjay Tandon, former Member of Parliament Satya Pal Jain and former Union Minster Harmohan Dhawan among those who were present on the occasion. Modi said said that winds of the change had already started and it would turn into tsunami after the elections. He said that the rising inflation and the corruption was the result of bad governance the nation was witnessing during the UPA rule. Attacking the government on its foreign policy, Modi said that the red carpet welcome was given by the Central government to the leaders of Pakistan when our jawans’ blood was boiling over the heinous act of cutting a head of solider. He asked why the government took the issue of the one rank, one pension at the time of the election while it has been lingering on for long. He said that had the NDA government won the election in 2004, the issue would have been solved. Sukhbir Singh Badal said that the people of the country were discarding Congress all over India. The party has only involved in the corruption and scams during its long rule of 60 years . Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has said that Punjab Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh was being led to the sacrificial altar by Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Partap Singh Bajwa, who had conspired to get him and other senior leaders fielded from the state, after Bajwa was forced to contest from Gurdaspur. “Mark my words. Partap Bajwa is the PPCC president and he would never digest Amarinder emerging victorious from Amritsar. Amarinder’s campaign is destined to be sabotaged from within by Bajwa, which will ensure his rout,” Sukhbir asserted in a statement released here, on Saturday. Explaining his views, he said, “Bajwa became jittery after being forced to fight from Gurdaspur and mooted the idea of fielding all the supposed heavyweights of the party. The purpose was to guard his flanks as he knows he will lose the election. He did not want to lose his PPCC presidentship and that is why he conspired to make all the senior leaders fight the elections.” SAD president said it is not only Bajwa, who wanted to ensure Amarinder’s defeat. “Even the Congress rank and file want to teach him a lesson for leading Punjab Congress to two successive Assembly defeats. The Congress worker can never forget the arrogance displayed by Amarinder during the run-up to the last Assembly elections and is waiting to teach him a lesson for remaining inaccessible to the ordinary worker and relying on a coterie, which included people who shared the same royal lifestyle and had nothing to do with the people or politics,” he recalled. Sukhbir further said that last but not the least, even people who had gathered at Amritsar on Friday to welcome Amarinder would not be seen again. “More than 80 per cent of the crowd had been hired on daily wages and consisted of outsiders and people who did not even have their vote in Amritsar,” he claimed. SAD chief also said that Amarinder was in the habit of conducting such fake shows. “He did it earlier when he was re-nominated as PPCC president in the run-up to the last Assembly elections. Like this time, then also he had hired a crowd to show the high command that the people of the state were with him. Even this time, he has done the same to prove his popularity before the party high command. ‘The Congress leadership may be fooled by such tactics but Amarinder has been thoroughly exposed before the people of Punjab and they will teach him an appropriate lesson in the forthcoming parliamentary elections,” he asserted.

We say we’re different

CHANDIGARH : Story writer-turned-director Amrik Gill has come out with his maiden directorial venture, Kirpaan—The Sword of Honour. Having written successful Bollywood movies including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Yaadein and Punjabi films such as Tera Mera Ki Rishta and Yaaran Naal Baharan, Gill released the movie poster with producer Rajinder Pal Singh Banwait, Roshan Prince, Gurleen Chopra, Sameksha Singh and Shivendra Mahal. Gill said that woven around slavery, the movie is a modern saga of family values and patriotism. It has been shot in Punjab, London and Mumbai and would be released on February 7. “Instead of banking on tried and tested formula of love and comedy in Punjabi films, Kirpaan—The Sword of Honour will experiment with a whole new genre of films,” said Sameksha, who has given successful performances in Lucky Di Unlcuky Story and Jatts in Golmaal.

Police use water canons on protesting lawyers in Chandigarh

Chandigarh : Police used water cannons against lawyers of Punjab and Haryana High Court here today as the advocates tried to break barricades while protesting the registration of case against some of their fellow members for allegedly manhandling a cop recently. The members of Punjab and Haryana high court bar association assembled here at the court premises and marched toward UT administrator and Punjab governor Shivraj V Patil's official residence, police said. They were stopped near Rock garden by police, but after convincing the police that they will peacefully submit a memorandum to the Governor, they were allowed to move ahead. As they reached the residence of the Governor, some of the advocates broke the barricades and demanded to go inside, when police resorted to the use of water cannons against them, following which the advocates dispersed from the spot. Meanwhile, the bar association continued with its indefinite strike to protest against the registration of an FIR against 20 lawyers allegedly involved in thrashing of a cop on the court premises recently. The FIR was registered on Monday against former Additional Advocate General (AAG) Punjab Rupinder Singh Khosla and 19 other High court lawyers. The remaining lawyers who had allegedly thrashed Ramesh Chand, a head constable with the Chandigarh police on February 26 are yet to be identified, police said. Terming it a "conspiracy" hatched by Chandigarh Police against the lawyers community the Bar association had labelled the FIR as "concocted and false". Meanwhile, Khosla alleged, "I am the victim in the case, I was punched by the cop in full public view. I did not touch him yet an FIR was registered against me. This is a lopsided inquiry by Chandigarh Police to save the skin of their official who is at fault." The bar association demanded that the condition to carry smart cards for entering the court should be abolished.

Lane did not fare system was The directions of the High Court was launched in fare system, people are not aware

Chandigarh:Rajesh Chaudhary Punjab Secretariat serving as assistant in the last twenty years, through its Office will fare. He was the first and still struggle to drink morning and evening. Lane when he heard about the system, but they do not know that it's going where applicable. Rajesh Choudhary Nautiyal employed as a Housing Board are grappling with the same problem. Rajesh's house in Sector 44. Rajesh says that lane system in the city, but its beginning to be correctly. People are not aware of this rule: Traffic police has failed to implement the High Court order. The High Court was asked to start fare system on the lane. The traffic police have been cut yet invoiced Lane 532, but the town's people are not yet aware of this rule. Many of these government vehicles, including the driver. Bhaskar's team on the fare paid attention to the cradle rules the lane and found most people do not follow this rule. Even to make people aware of the traffic police is absent here. Board by the roadside a ditched the police. Most of VVIP pass fare: fare VVIP pass most of the city. Punjab, Haryana and UT most of the officers have to go through the same road. Chandigarh Police and the fare is the same with the Punjab Police headquarters. Growing city traffic lane system is designed to streamline the system. Accordingly to the vehicle on the road has been replaced. Snow on other roads Chandigarh Police Court Lane on other roads in the city to explore the possibility of said system. Where the traffic police alone can not fix the system fare lane on the other streets will apply this system that can be imagined. Sign framed Lane system for invoice before we cut the people to be vigilant. Nonetheless, there are a lot of people do not know which lane system. Sign boards are designed for such people. Aware that people like best about Red Light lane system the same way people are aware of and comply with the law. Munish Chaudhary, SP Traffic

Bhagat Singh's saga to be enacted

CHANDIGARH : "Remember the Legends," the saga of Bhagat Singh will once again come alive at Tagore Theater Chandigarh as part of Republic Day celebrations on Thursday.The play will be a tribute to the martyr whose zeal for freedom has left an indelible mark in the annals of India's freedom struggle. On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh was hanged in Lahore with fellow comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev. The play brings to light some rare episodes from various stages of Bhagat Singh's life, while his interactions with his mother, friends, colleagues and foes bring out his ideology. It also showcases the significance of Pagri Sambhal Jatta, a movement started by Bhagat Singh's uncle, Ajit Singh, for restraining the peasants to offer their turban to the British in lieu of waiving off their revenue. Bhagat Singh, a sophomore presents a song on a similar theme at Republic Day in the play. "I believe that the time has come when the inveterate corruption in society will culminate into an ethical catharsis, purging society of this social evil. Then people from various quarters will come together to evolve a new socio-economic structure in the country", muses Siddharth Shasta, director of the play. "The students have worked hard to bring forth the struggle and sacrifice of Bhagat Singh in a befitting and realistic manner. I am optimistic that the play will be a big success and we look forward to staging it in other schools", states Praveen Vashisht, the school headmaster.

Supporters of Anna Protest PM House in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH : The volunteers of AAWAAZ, a city based NGO staged protests, Dharna outside the Prime Minister residence, house.no. 727, sec-11 following a call given by Anna hazare. The volunteers gathered at sec-18/7 chowk and headed towards PM’s residence raising anti-corruption slogans and chanting patriotic songs in support of anti-graft movement. They were disappointed o see high police presence outside PM’s residence. They decided to sit outside the house to stage the protest. The residents of the tricity also joined them in mass number. Gaurav Goel and BS Makkar advocates by profession and active members of AAWAAZ say people are feeling frustrated with the system and have taken to streets and roads and made it a mass movement. Govt should implement Janlok pal bill as soon as possible as it is not possible now to escape from the angst of people. We will stand firm with Annaji as long as our demands are not met with. Kuldeep Mussa, and Ram Kumar Mittal say we are protesting peacefully to let govt hear our voice and meet our grievances. PM should act wisely and should not be puppet in the hands of few ministers. It is the right time that govt should reach on a consensus with the Anna team to resolve the issue.
Rahul and Ashutosh Gupta say that people need Janlok pal Bill and not Jokepal Bill.Govt should implement such a bill which would help in putting end to corruption which has been robbing the peace and growth of the society. The movement has spread nationwide and govt has completely shaken and is in confused state of mind say they.

65th Independence day celebrated in Country

Chandigarh, Aug 15 : Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh today celebrated Independence day amidst unprecedented security arrangements across the region. Patriotic fervour and gaiety marked the occasion across the two states and UT Chandigarh as flag hoisting ceremonies were held at district headquarters, educational institutes and other places. The celebrations passed off peacefully as no untoward incident was reported from any part of the region, officials said here.Freedom fighters, who played a vital role in the struggle for independence, were remembered on the occasion.Amid overcast conditions, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Shivraj Patil unfurled the tricolour at a function held here, while Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal unfurled the tricolour at a state-level function at Amritsar, where heavy rains marred the event.Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister and ruling Shiromani Akali Dal President, Sukhbir Singh Badal unfurled the tricolour at newly created Fazilka district.In Haryana, Governor Jagannath Pahadia unfurled the flag at a function held at Hisar, while Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, unfurled the flag at Bhiwani as Independence Day was celebrated with much enthusiasm in other parts of the state as well.
Rajinder Kumar a senior assistant in the office of deputy commissioner and is presently working as reader to SDM (C). In his entire service of 22 years, there is no single complaint from the officers as well as from the public against him. Prem Sagar a junior assistant at labour department who is differently abled performed his official duties as well as in the field duty of Census-2011 with great dedication. Seema Handa the law officer with the Chandigarh Administration apart from doing her work compiled a handbook ‘Suvidha’ which was released by H.E. J.F.R. Jacob, the then Administrator , U.T. in 2011 again she updated the handbook . Vineet Chopra a chef with Hotel Shivalikview has 10years experience in the Production Department. He is also a member of ICF (Indian Culinary Federation) Rajesh who is working with Municipal Corporation is a willing worker and has been performing the task assigned to him diligently. Ram Raj a gardener with MC. Fire department team led by ML Sharma the team reached at the fire spot at SCO No. 2471-72, Sector- 22-C on July 8, 2011 and prevented the fire. Janhavi Malhotra a student of MCM DAV College, Chandigarh, is being awarded for her contribution in art and culture. At the age of fourteen she compiled a collection of her poems, ‘Aloft on Wings of Grit’. Bheem Sain Malhotra an assistant professor in art from Chandigarh College of Architecture is being awarded for his contribution in the field of art. Rinku Kalia is credited with bringing Chandigarh on the musical map of the world by being the proud winner of Zee TV's highest-rated musical show "Sa Re Ga Ma" is currently working as Assistant Professor in Sociology, DAV College, Sector 10. Parmdeep Singh President of Government Employees Resident Welfare Association, Sector 22-D gets the award for social service. Isha Kakaria has gets the award for social service. Through the various stages of the growth of NGO Tammana, she has been appreciated time and again and recognized for her dynamism, vision and leadership. Satish Narula a renowned horticulturist will be awarded for his contribution in social service. He is also the Consultant Advisor, Tourism Projects on Theme Gardens, Chandigarh Administration. Baby Vidushi Rawat is being awarded in the field of sports. She is a student of Class IV of Banyan Tree School, Sector 48-B Chandigarh. She is a national player of Roller Skating and till date she got more than 50 medals in various State and National Competition.