Former Congress MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli, grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, made a significant statement during a rally in Khanna, signaling support for the release of Sikh prisoners.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has requested a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in the assassination of former CM Beant Singh, citing Hawara's mother's ill health. This move marks a U-turn for the AAP government and is seen as an outreach to the Sikh community.
The BJP is reportedly betting on Ravneet Singh Bittu, grandson of Beant Singh, for a Rajya Sabha seat, with discussions focusing on his nomination from Punjab to Haryana.
Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has reportedly declined a two-day parole offer, while Bittu stated the Centre is making arrangements.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with the Governor to advocate for the parole of a convict in the assassination of former Chief Minister Beant Singh. Mann's demand for parole has escalated, drawing support from both his party and the BJP's Ravneet Bittu.
The Delhi High Court has established a time-bound procedure for the Delhi jail to handle the parole plea of a convict in the Beant Singh assassination case.
India's Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to file an affidavit regarding Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea in connection with the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.