Harish Rawat

As Amarinder Singh says ‘leaving’ Congress, Harish Rawat asks him not to ‘help BJP'

Denying reports of Captain Amarinder Singh being snubbed by the Congress, Harish Rawat said that his recent statements sound as if he is under “some pressure”.

Oct 01, 2021, 14:37 PM IST

Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat will not go to Punjab

It was being said that Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat will go to Chandigarh on Wednesday, but for the time being his visit has been postponed, after which it is clear that this time the Congress will not tolerate Navjot Singh Sidhu's actions.

Sep 29, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Is it right for Sidhu to hug Pak Army Chief? - questions BJP

Controversy has intensified over the statements of Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat. On his latest statement given on the relationship between Pakistan and Sidhu, BJP has raised questions and asked whether it was right for Sidhu to hug the Pakistan Army Chief?

Sep 22, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

Badi Bahas: Will Channi and Sidhu's team win the election for Congress?

Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat has said that the upcoming state assembly elections will be fought under Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu who is "very popular", given the state's present political circumstances. After this statement of Harish Rawat, there has been a controversy whether Channi is just a pawn?

Sep 20, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu to be face of Congress in 2022 Punjab assembly polls: Harish Rawat

"It (Congress face for upcoming state assembly polls) will be decided by the Congress president, but given the circumstances, elections will be fought with the Chief Minister's cabinet under Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, whose chief is Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is very popular," Rawat told news agency ANI on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

Sukhjinder Randhawa, Brahm Mohindra to be Deputy CMs of Punjab: AICC Treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal

AICC Treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal, through a tweet, confirmed late night the names and congratulated the two leaders for their elevation as Deputy CMs of Punjab. 

Sep 20, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

Amarinder Singh quits as Chief Minister of Punjab

Just a few hours ahead of a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in the state, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has called for a meeting of party MLAs.

Sep 18, 2021, 14:14 PM IST

Dispute between Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu would be good for Congress, says Harish Rawat

Harish Rawat dismissed reports of friction between state Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Sep 08, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

Harish Rawat faces flak for 'Panj Pyare' remark, SAD leader urges Punjab govt to book him for hurting Sikh sentiments

Reports coming in from Punjab say that Harish Rawat has apologised, saying that he had no intention to hurt the Sikh sentiments and it was wrong on his part to compare the working presidents with 'Panj Pyare'.

Sep 01, 2021, 12:07 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Who is the 'Captain' of Congress in Punjab?

After Navjot Singh Sidhu became the President of Punjab Congress, it seemed that perhaps the discord of the Congress would end but it did not happen. The question is who is the face of Congress in Punjab in 2022?

Aug 30, 2021, 19:28 PM IST

Punjab Congress crisis: Pargat Singh questions Harish Rawat for backing Captain Amarinder Singh

Pargat Singh "Now, if Harish Rawat is saying that the 2022 Punjab elections will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, then he should also tell when this decision was taken," he asked. 

Aug 30, 2021, 13:43 PM IST

Harish Rawat: All are united in Punjab Congress

After meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat has said that all are united in Punjab Congress.

Aug 28, 2021, 16:18 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu to party leadership: Give me freedom to take decisions or face consequences

Navjot Singh Sidhu made the remarks at a meeting with industrialists and traders in Amritsar, amid the continuing tussle with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ahead of next year's assembly polls.

Aug 27, 2021, 19:49 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu's advisors may be sacked, Congress toughens stand, backs CM Amarinder

A section of Punjab Congress leaders had expressed their resentment over Amarinder Singh to party high command, demanding the removal of Captain as chief minister. They reportedly said that his working style is harming the party and the state.

Aug 26, 2021, 13:52 PM IST

Punjab Congress crisis: Four rebel ministers to meet Harish Rawat in Dehradun

The four ministers -- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Charanjit Singh Channi -- are expected to come to Delhi after meeting AICC general secretary Harish Rawat in Dehradun.

Aug 25, 2021, 11:29 AM IST

Will not let BJP hijack the word 'Hindu', says former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat

Harish Rawat said, "The BJP has emptied Hinduism of its vital elements and reduced it to Hindutva. We are Hindus in our values. We believe in Sanatan Dharma. We won't let it hijack the word Hindu.”

Aug 22, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

Harish Rawat to Navjot Singh Sidhu: Take everyone along

Navjot Singh Sidhu was appointed the Punjab Congress chief, notwithstanding the strong opposition from Amarinder Singh, who had earlier refused to meet the Amritsar MLA, citing his "derogatory" tweets against him.

Jul 23, 2021, 20:45 PM IST

Punjab Congress Incharge: Sonia Gandhi will decide who will lead the election

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will decide on the Punjab government and the revival of the party by July 8-10, AICC general secretary in-charge of the state Harish Rawat said after meeting Rahul Gandhi in the national capital on Wednesday.

Jun 23, 2021, 17:28 PM IST

Congress panel to call Navjot Singh Sidhu for discussion to end factionalism in party’s Punjab unit

Punjab Congress president Sunil Jhakhar, Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal and Rajya Sabha MP Pratap Singh Bajwa met Rahul Gandhi to apprise him of the situation after infighting escalated in the state.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat booked for violating COVID-19 guidelines

Rawat was accompanied by Bhagwanpur MLA Mamta Rakesh, Manglaur MLA Qazi Nizamuddin and Kaliyar MLA Furkan Ahmad.

Aug 17, 2020, 20:14 PM IST