AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said that the Aam Aadmi Party has always supported farmers and will continue to do so. However, due to the border closures, an environment has developed where even the industries that were established in Punjab are now leaving. He urged the farmers to open one side of the border, stating that the BJP government sitting in Delhi will not suffer any losses due to this. Instead, it is directly harming Punjab, causing the state government to lose hundreds of crores in revenue, and industries are leaving Punjab.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reiterated the party’s unwavering support for farmers while urging them to avoid actions that harm Punjab’s trade and industrial sectors. Addressing the disruptions caused by highway closures, Cheema emphasized that the ongoing struggle against the central government’s policies must not come at the cost of Punjab’s economic lifelines.

“During the protest against the three black farm laws imposed by the BJP-led central government, AAP stood firmly with the farmers. Punjab's people and our government supported the farmers wholeheartedly during that time. Today, the farmers’ demands are still directed at the central government, and their fight must continue at that level. Blocking Punjab's borders like Shambhu and Khanauri is causing severe damage to the state’s economy and trade,” said Cheema.

Participating in the ongoing debate on demands related to water resources during the budget session of Parliament, Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha member from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer put forward important demands of Punjab. Despite being a riparian state, Punjab did not get its due share of water and after the reorganisation of the state of Punjab, Punjab did not get its due share from the Yamuna River.

Meet Hayer said that drinking water is getting polluted. He said that the entire Malwa region is struggling with clean drinking water and is suffering from cancer. The country's food banks were filled with the Green Revolution, but Punjab had to bear a huge loss. Punjab has completed the Jal Jeevan Mission of supplying water through taps, but the Malwa region needs a supply of canal water for drinking from the Bhakra Canal.

 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has achieved a significant victory for the residents of Nayagaon and Kansal by reducing the eco-sensitive zone around the area to 100 meters, down from the previously proposed 3 kilometers. This move has been approved by the Honorable Supreme Court, marking a major relief for thousands of families in the region.

Expressing her delight over the decision, Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan stated, "The long-standing demand of the people of Nayagaon and Kansal to limit the eco-sensitive zone to 100 meters has finally been fulfilled. For years, residents were burdened by the fear of demolition and the inability to get building plans approved. Today, the Supreme Court's approval of the 100-meter limit brings an end to these challenges, offering a much-needed respite to the people."

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is set to take a revolutionary step to combat the growing menace of drug trafficking from across the international border. Addressing the media in Ludhiana today, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora announced that the Punjab government will soon acquire state-of-the-art anti-drone technology, making Punjab the first state in the country to adopt this advanced measure against cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons.

"Despite relentless efforts over the past three years, over 90% of drugs entering Punjab still originate from Pakistan through drones. While securing the international border is the responsibility of the BSF and the central government, their failure has necessitated this critical step by Punjab. The new technology will identify, track, and neutralize drones within a range of 10 kilometers, ensuring that such activities are effectively curbed," said Aman Arora. Some Trials for the anti-drone system have already been conducted and one will be conducted at the Tarn Taran border, with key state officials, including Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora actively participating in the evaluation process.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed a huge rally in Ludhiana, focusing on Punjab’s progress under AAP’s governance. Highlighting the fight against drug abuse, the renovation of the Civil Hospital, and the government’s decisive actions against corruption and organized crime, Kejriwal emphasized AAP’s dedication to building a prosperous and drug-free Punjab. He announced transformative initiatives like village sports grounds, anti-drone systems to counter cross-border drug smuggling, and a state-wide drug census to provide targeted rehabilitation for addicts.

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed gratitude to all those present at today’s rally in Ludhiana. During his address, he paid homage to the late Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Gogi, who passed away untimely. "I pray to God for peace to his soul," Kejriwal said solemnly.

Kerala has added another milestone to its legacy of pioneering initiatives by achieving 100 per cent voter registration in seven remote tribal settlements, setting a national benchmark for electoral inclusion.

Led by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala, the initiative aims to bring all eligible tribal voters into the democratic fold, ensuring their full participation in upcoming elections.

As part of the first phase, seven isolated tribal settlements in Attappady -- Mele Moolakkombu, Idavani, Mele Bhoothayar, Mele Thudukki, Galasi, Thazhe Thudukki, and Gothiyarkandi -- were adopted and transformed into fully registered voter communities.

Posing serious question marks over the manner the delimitation process is being implemented in the country, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that unfortunately the Union government led by BJP is trying to eliminate its political opponents through this faulty execution.

Interacting with the journalists on the sidelines of flagging off a batch of 72 teachers to Finland, the Chief Minister said that the undemocratic methodology adopted by the Union government raises suspicions about the intent of the BJP and its coterie. He said that tactically the seats of states where BJP and its allies are weak are being reduced whereas the seats in those states where BJP’s divisive agenda is blooming are being enhanced. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that all the like minded parties will join hands against this repression of the Union government to muzzle democracy.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader Neel Garg strongly criticized Punjab Congress leaders for holding crucial meetings in Delhi under the supervision of Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh's former Chief Minister. AAP senior spokesperson Neel Garg questioned the Congress leaders' frequent jibes at AAP, accusing it of being Delhi-centric, while they themselves rely on Delhi for decision-making and leadership guidance.

"Congress leadership often targets AAP, claiming our governance is directed from Delhi. But today, I want to ask Leader of Opposition Pratap Bajwa and Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring—why is your crucial meeting taking place in Delhi? Is Bhupesh Baghel, your in-charge, from Punjab? Does he even understand Punjab’s ground realities? The Congress must answer why Rahul Gandhi or any senior leader couldn’t hold this meeting in Punjab. Clearly, their focus is far removed from Punjab's issues," said Neel Garg.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday swept the Haryana civic polls, with its mayoral candidates winning Ambala, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak, Faridabad, Yamunanagar, Panipat, and Sonipat municipal corporations.

The main Opposition Congress bit the dust even in Rohtak, the stronghold of Bhupinder Hooda.

The Congress, which contested the state civic polls on its symbol for the first time, failed to open its account.

In Manesar, independent candidate Inderjit Yadav defeated BJP's Sundar Lal by 2,235 votes.