Punjab Congress SC Department Condemns Brutal Lathi Charge on Safai Karamcharis, Gives Government Two-Day Ultimatum Chandigarh 24 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Punjab Pradesh Congress Scheduled Caste Department has strongly condemned the brutal lathi charge on protesting safai karamcharis in Barnala, calling it an inhuman assault on the dignity, constitutional rights and self-respect of Dalit workers. The Department alleged that, on the orders of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police used excessive force against peacefully protesting safai karamcharis, leaving several injured. The Department demanded the immediate suspension and strict legal action against all police officers responsible for the brutality. It issued a two-day ultimatum to the Bhagwant Mann government, warning that if action is not taken within 48 hours, the Punjab Pradesh Congress Scheduled Caste Department will launch a statewide protest across Punjab. It also announced that it will move the Punjab and H...
Fourth Day of the Ashtanhika Mahaparva Mahotsav Sixty-Four Arghyas Offered for the Elimination of Anger, Pride, Deceit and Greed Chandigarh 24 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The fourth day of the Siddhachakra Mahamandal Vidhan and Shanti Mahayajna, being organized on the auspicious occasion of the Ashtanhika Mahaparva at Shri Digamber Jain Mandir, Sector 27-B, Chandigarh, concluded with immense devotion, faith, and spiritual fervour. The day's programme commenced at 6:30 a.m. with the Abhishek (ceremonial bathing of Lord Jina) followed by Shantidhara in the Main Temple and the Vidhan Hall. Thereafter, under the guidance of Brahmacharini Asha Didi, the prescribed rituals of the Siddhachakra Mahamandal Vidhan, including Mangalacharan and the sacred worship ceremonies, were performed with deep reverence and devotion. Hundreds of devotees participated in the Vidhan and prayed for world peace, the welfare of society, and spiritual upliftment. The privilege of performing Shantidhara t...