The special session promises to be politically charged
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session Commences With Obituary Tributes Latest News:
Chandigarh, July 11, 2025 — The Punjab Vidhan Sabha opened its two-day special session on a solemn note, paying heartfelt tributes to eminent personalities and martyrs who recently passed away. The House was later adjourned until 10 AM on Friday after the obituary references.
Homage to Distinguished Individuals
The session began with Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan leading the House in remembering several prominent figures for their remarkable contributions to public life, literature, politics, and national service.
Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, who passed away on June 27, 2025, was a former MLA from Tarn Taran and a respected figure in Punjab’s medical community. Known for his long-standing service in the state’s Health Department, he also founded the PCMS Specialists Doctors Association, where he served as state president for over 10 years.
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, who died on May 28, 2025, was a senior politician and former Union Minister. A stalwart of Punjab politics, Dhindsa had served in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and had led a faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2019, which he later returned in solidarity with farmers during the 2020 protests.
Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi, a renowned scholar of Sikh literature, was remembered for his lifelong contributions to Gurmat, Hindi, and Punjabi literature. The Padma Shri awardee (2023) passed away on May 22, 2025.
Martyrs Honoured for Supreme Sacrifice
The House also paid tribute to three soldiers of the Indian Army who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty:
- Naik Surinder Singh, martyred on February 22, 2024
- Lance Naik Baljit Singh, martyred on September 17, 2024
- Lance Naik Gurpreet Singh, martyred on May 4, 2024
Their valour and dedication to the nation were remembered with deep respect by all members of the House.
Additional Condolences
Cabinet Minister Aman Arora took the floor to propose an official condolence for the victims of the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, which claimed more than 260 lives in one of the worst aviation tragedies in India’s history.
Another member raised concern over the recent murder of fashion designer Sanjay Verma, urging the House to also include his name in the official tribute.
House Adjourned
Following the series of tributes, Speaker Sandhwan adjourned the Vidhan Sabha till 10 AM on July 12. The remainder of the session is expected to witness fiery debates on law and order, the controversial land pooling policy, the state's drug crisis, and a new bill proposing stricter penalties for sacrilege.
The special session promises to be politically charged, with both the ruling AAP government and opposition parties, led by Congress, preparing to confront each other on critical governance issues.
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