Chandigarh: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that state will fight for its claim over Chandigarh, a day after union minister Amit Shah announced a big change for the government employees of Chandigarh.

Shah, during his visit to Chandigarh, announced that the employees in the union territory will now get the benefits of central employees.

“Central Govt has been stepwise imposing officers and personnel from other states and services in Chandigarh administration. This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. Punjab will fight strongly for its rightful claim over Chandigarh…, “Mann said in a tweet.

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New Delhi: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah said that there is improvement in the security situation, reduction in terror incidents from 417 in 2018 to 229 in 2021 and decrease in number of security forces personnel martyred from 91 in 2018 to 42 in 2021.

Shah is on his two days visit to valley.

Amit Shah emphasized on proactive operations against terrorists and denying them safe haven or financial support.

The Article 370 was abolished by BJP-led union government in August 2019.

Shah also reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in Jammu with Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and senior officers of the Government of India and the Jammu & Kashmir administration.

He directed the security forces and police to ensure real time coordination for effective counter-terrorism operations and monitoring activities of terrorists from jails.

The Home Minister ordered further strengthening of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Jammu &Kashmir to choke narco terrorism.

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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah handed over appointment orders on compassionate grounds in Jammu today, to the Next of Kin of four security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who were martyred in terrorist incidents in the Union Territory.

Shah also interacted with the Next of Kin of the martyred security personnel. Interacting with them he said the entire nation is proud of the courage and commitment shown by these brave security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police.

The Union Home Minister is on a two day visit to the Union Territory.

Shah handed over appointment orders on compassionate grounds to Pooja Devi as Panchayat Secretary in Jammu District. She is wife of Late SgetRohit Kumar. Sget Rohit Kumar was appointed as Constable in the Jammu &Kashmir Executive Police in June 2011.

IfraYaqoob, as Orderly cum Chowkidar in Industries and Commerce Department. He is son of Late HC Mohammad Yaqoob Shah.

Aabid Bashir as Follower in Jammu and Kashmir Police.He is the son of Late Constable Bashir Ahmad Sheik.

It is pertinent to mention that the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah during his last visit to Jammu & Kashmir in October 2021 visited the house of Martyr Inspector Pervaiz Ahmad Dar in Srinagar and in 2019 and handed over an appointment letter to the wife of martyr Inspector Arshad Khan.

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Ludhiana: Holding his maiden rally ahead of polls in Punjab, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security lapse and said that how can he secure the state if he cannot protect the PM of the country.

Addressing rally in support of BJP alliance candidates at Daresi ground here, while wearing a saffron turban and a shawl, he began his speech by raising ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ slogan and said, “CM Channi is dreaming to form Congress’s government again in Punjab. But, A CM who cannot provide a secure journey to its PM, can he provide security to Punjab.”

The Union ministry was referring to PM Modi’s security breach incident during his visit on January 5.

He also assured to make Punjab drug free and waive off farmers loan after forming the BJP government in the state.

Launching fierce attack on AAP supremo, Shah said that if Kejriwal comes to power in Punjab, he will release all terrorists.

He said that Punjab is a border state and it needs a serious, sensitive and decisive government, it is no comedian’s job.

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New Delhi: Congress veteran and former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence to discuss the prevailing security scenario in the border state and the ongoing farmers’ agitation.

The meeting lasted for around one hour and indicates a huge political turmoil in the Punjab due to ongoing rift in the state and Captain’s recent resignation as state chief minister.

Met Union Home Minister @AmitShah ji in Delhi. Discussed the prolonged farmers agitation against #FarmLaws & urged him to resolve the crisis urgently with repeal of the laws & guarantee MSP, besides supporting Punjab in crop diversification. #NoFarmersNoFood, Captain wrote on his Twitter account.

There are rumours that Captain would join the BJP party and he would be allotted portfolio of agriculture minister in the Union government.

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New Delhi: Almost a week after resigning as Punjab chief minister, senior Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh would meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

There is, however, no official confirmation of the meeting yet but is being speculated that former CM is likely to join the BJP party and he would be allotted portfolio of agriculture minister, a close aide of Congress leader said.

The proposed Singh-Shah meeting has triggered intense speculation in the Punjab politics as Captain is annoyed with senior Congress high command due to prolonged infighting in the Punjab Congress and later the party high command had asked Captain Amarinder Singh to step down from the Chief Minister post followed by Navjot Singh Sidhu appointed as Punjab Congress unit chief.

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