MLAs Amrik Dhillon, Tarsem Singh DC expelled from Congress

Chandigarh: Two sitting Congress MLAs Amrik Dhillon and Tarsem Singh DC were on Friday expelled from the party for “anti-party” activities. The orders of expulsion of the two leaders were released by state affairs incharge Harish Chaudhary. Another leader Kewal Dhillon was expelled from the party on Thursday. Chaudhary said action was being taken against the leaders who were working against the party candidates. TNS

‘Poll code violated’ in Muktsar

Muktsar: As per the EC norms, campaigning had to be stopped at 6 pm but SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal continued his speech till 6.05 pm in Muktsar, while addressing a gathering in favour of party nominee Kanwarjit Singh Rozy Barkandi at the grainmarket in Muktsar. The Ec had clearly said only door-to-door campaign can be done allowed by the candidates and supporters after 6 pm. Swaranjeet Kaur, SDM-cum-Returning Officer for Muktsar Assembly constituency, said: “We will check the footage. If the speech concluded at 6.05 pm then it is a violation of the poll code.” TNS

LEADERSPEAK

Will end mafia raj in state

The manifesto is inspired by Guru Nanak Dev and it is the gateway to change people’s lives. The Congress will end mafia raj by creating corporations for liquor sale and illegal mining in the state. — Navjot Singh Sidhu, PCC Chief

Kejriwal anti-state & anti-poor

People have seen through Kejriwal’s game. He is not only anti-Punjab, but also anti-farmer. The AAP will find it difficult to repeat its 2017 performance. It is non-existent in Majha and Doaba. — Sukhbir singh Badal, SAD Chief