The legend of Laali, Hardiljit Singh Sidhu (1932-2014), the Savant of Patiala and master of the spoken word, is revived with a book of fond essays dedicated to him
Having represented the constituency from 2014 to 2019 after defeating Congress leader Ambika Soni, the senior Akali leader had lost to Congress’ Manish Tewari in 2019, but the party has reposed faith in him again
Governor Banwarilal Purohit, who is the varsity’s chancellor, has given Yadav the additional charge of Punjabi University V-C for three months, starting April 26, as the government cannot make new appointments till the model code of conduct is in place.
The action comes after the Punjabi University’s Teacher Association (PUTA), filed a written complaint with the EC alleging violation of the model code of conduct. Punjab votes on June 1.