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Navjot Sidhu Gets Defamation Suit, Sharp Rebukes Over “Wet Pants” Insult

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Navjot Sidhu Gets Defamation Suit, Sharp Rebukes Over “Wet Pants” Insult

The chairman of the Punjab State Congress, Navjot Singh Sidhu, set off a storm in a video in which he praised two party members for “being able to make the police pee.”
Former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema lashed out at his remarks and a Chandigarh police officer sent him a notice of defamation.

Dilsher Singh Chandel (Dilsher Singh Chandel), deputy police chief of the Chandigarh Police Department, said: “I have issued a defamation notice to him, saying that he has humiliated the police.”

A deputy inspector also posted a video message condemning the remarks.

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The MP from Ludhiana Ravneet Singh Bittu supported the police and praised their role in the fighting and COVID-19 era.

At a recent rally in Sultanpur Lodhi, Mr. Sidhu pointed to a person sitting on the MLA Navtej Singh Cheema and said that he could “make the’thanedar’ (police) pee his pants” and sparked controversy.

On Sunday, he repeated the remarks at a rally in Batala, while praising the local leader Ashwani Sekhri who stood beside him.

When the reporter asked about his remarks, Mr. Xidu said that it should not be taken literally.

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He said this is a way for Congress to “exercise power.”

A video of Mr. Sidou making the above remarks went viral on social media and aroused strong reactions from some police and political leaders.

Punjab Lok Congress Chairman and former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said that it is sad that these uniformed people are being disrespected.

SAD’s Daljit Singh Cheema questioned the “silence” of Punjab’s Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Interior Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Mr. Sidhu’s remarks.

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He asked both of them to tell Mr. Sidhu that he should avoid making such remarks, and asked him to withdraw his statement and seek an apology from the police.

DSP Chandel of Chandigarh called Mr. Sidhu’s remarks “shameful”.

Chandel said: “It is very shameful for such senior leaders to use these words for their own strength and humiliate them.”

“This is the same force that protects him (Sidhu) and his family,” he said in a video message. He even dared Mr. Sidhu to return his security guards.

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“Without (safe) power, even a rickshaw driver would not listen to him,” he said.

“I strongly condemn these remarks. He (Sidu) should not use these words to describe his troops. This troop has its own dignity and respect, and we have a responsibility to maintain this dignity,” he said.

In a video message, the Deputy Inspector Barbir Singh posted in Jalandhar (rural) said: “A senior leader used this language to deal with us. I strongly condemn it.” He also asked the Punjab DGP not to Let the image of the police be affected.

“We live in society with our families, and our children question why we use this language to deal with us,” Barbir Singh said.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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