Punjab Assembly Session LIVE UPDATES: Punjab Assembly adjourned till October 23 soon after proceedings begin; tributes paid to departed souls
The Punjab Assembly session began with tributes to those who had passed away. Members paid tribute to Parvinder Singh Jhota, who had raised his voice against the drug menace in Mansa. The incident surrounding his death was also condemned.
Tributes were also paid to eight MGNREGA workers who lost their lives in a road accident in Sangrur. Members observed a two-minute silence in their memory.
Chaos erupted outside the Punjab Assembly ahead of the start of the session as Lovepreet’s family members and BJP leaders arrived to stage a protest. Police detained the protesters and removed them from the spot.
Former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said, “Chief Minister, please meet this family and uphold the honour of your turban. If you can order a CBI probe while travelling by plane, why can’t you go and meet them?”
The opposition is preparing to target the government over actions taken by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may accuse the Centre of using these agencies for political vendetta.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to highlight the achievements of its anti-drug campaign to counter the opposition’s allegations. The party may hold previous governments responsible for Punjab’s drug problem.
AAP may also question the Centre’s role in preventing drug smuggling through Gujarat’s ports and across international borders.
PTC News Desk: The Punjab Assembly session will begin on Thursday and continue until October 27. The opposition is likely to raise several issues, including the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota, raising the possibility of heated exchanges during the session.
The Punjab government’s business list for the session does not mention paying tribute to Parvinder Singh Jhota, who lost his life while fighting against the drug menace. However, several other personalities have been included in the list for tributes.
Meanwhile, the state government is expected to target the Centre on various issues. A resolution opposing the proposed trade agreement with the United States may also be introduced. The government has promised to support farmers protesting against the agreement, and the issue is likely to be discussed in the Assembly.
The Punjab government may also bring a resolution against those involved in food adulteration. The proposed measures could include a fine of ₹1 crore, imprisonment and the confiscation of property of those found guilty of adulteration.
The session, which was adjourned sine die on August 10, 2026, has been reconvened for Thursday, October 22, at 11 am at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Hall in Vidhan Bhavan, Chandigarh.
Resolutions likely to be raised in Assembly today
Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra: A resolution may highlight that farmer-friendly initiatives have reduced farmer suicides and that the use of canal water has helped raise groundwater levels.
Reopening the Silk Route: The Centre should be urged to explore reopening the historic Silk Route to promote trade with Central Asia.
Naming hospital emergency wards: Emergency wards in government hospitals should be named after Bhai Ghanaiya Ji.
Bhai Ghanaiya Ji Human Service Day: The day observed on September 20 should be celebrated at both state and national levels.
Partap Singh Bajwa: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral rolls should be scrapped, and elections should be held using the previous lists updated through door-to-door physical verification.
Protection of voting rights: The issue of safeguarding voting rights should be raised with the Central government, the Supreme Court and the Election Commission.
- PTC NEWS
