Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Navjot Sidhu Calls Appointment Of Channi As Punjab's First Dalit CM 'Historic'
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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS Updates September 19, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a marathon meeting with the secretaries of central government departments on Saturday and wondered why the bureaucrats, despite having a vision for development, lacked in the execution, sources said.
The meeting which came months after a major reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers lasted more than four hours, according to ANI sources.
Many secretaries shared their views on various policy-related matters and made suggestions on further improving governance and delivery on the ground, the sources said.
Expressing the need to have a permanent president of the Congress, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday emphasised that more energy needs to be instilled in the organizational structure of the party.
Speaking to reporters today, the Congress MP said, "The leadership of Sonia Gandhi is the leadership we all love. Many have called for a permanent president. We haven't had a permanent president in the last two years. We need to instill more energy in the organizational structure of the Congress party. We all want Congress to have a permanent president. No one will speak against Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi is a leader who has led us so well. But even she has been saying for years that she has a desire to step down."
Pakistan paid a "very heavy price" of siding with the US in its occupation of Afghanistan, said Prime Minister Imran Khan, adding that hearing American politicians blame Islamabad for its humiliating retreat hurts.
In an interview with Russia Today, Khan expressed his anger towards American officials who have pointed fingers at Islamabad when apportioning blame for the US failure in Afghanistan.
Suspicious movement detected along LoC in Uri sector
Suspicious movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector on the intervening night of September 18-19. A search of the area is under progress: PRO Defence, Srinagar.
Venkaiah Naidu, Manohar Khattar felicitated participants of Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and CM Manohar Lal Khattar felicitated participants and medal winners of Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in Gurugram earlier today
I feel immensely happy that our youngsters made history. They made us proud. The nation salutes them for their performance. Players made new records, despite high pressure as the games were held in difficult situations: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in Gurugram pic.twitter.com/4l0yIRhAYI
— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2021
Congress creates a new history: Randeep Singh Surjewala on Punjab's First Dalit CM-Designate
"@INCIndia creates a new history by appointing Punjab’s first Dalit CM in Sardar Charanjit Channi," Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote.
.@INCIndia creates a new history by appointing Punjab’s first Dalit CM in Sardar Charanjit Channi.
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) September 19, 2021
Let times record that this decision will singularly fortify social justice & open new doors of empowerment for our Dalit, Backward & disadvantaged brothers & sisters across India. pic.twitter.com/IMGXBDdHf2
Former Punjab CM thanks officers & employees of state for their service
"On the eve of relinquishing my duties as CM, I thank the officers & employees of the State for giving their best to put Punjab on the path of peace & progress in the 4.5 years of my Government. May you continue to serve the people of the State with the same zeal & commitment," former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh wrote.
On the eve of relinquishing my duties as CM, I thank the officers & employees of the State for giving their best to put Punjab on the path of peace & progress in the 4.5 years of my Government. May you continue to serve the people of the State with the same zeal & commitment.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) September 19, 2021
'Historic,' Writes Navjot Sidhu On Charanjit Singh Channi Becoming Punjab's First Dalit CM-Designate
Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu calls the announcement of "Punjab’s first Dalit CM-Designate" Charanjit Singh Channi as "historic".
Historic !! Punjab’s first Dalit CM-Designate … Will be written with Golden letters in History. A tribute to the spirit of the Constitution and the Congress !! Congratulations @CHARANJITCHANNI Bai pic.twitter.com/WavudGTPok
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) September 19, 2021
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