Several villagers come in support of MP Pawan Kumar Bansal.

Chandigarh, January 30, 2014

Local Member of Parliament, Mr. Pawan Kumar Bansal today got more support from different organisations. A lot of representatives from different organisations today visited the residence of Mr. Bansal and expressed their full confidence in him.

Among others who visited his residence and extended support were Gurdip Singh Atwal, Chairman Kisan Cell, Chandigarh, Sunita Chaudary, Chairman, Zila Parishad, Chandigarh, Harbhajan Singh, ex- chairman, Anand Kajheri Ex chairman, and Daljit Singh, General Secretary, Numberdar Association.

Darshan Singh, ex-Chairman, Zila Parishad, Jit Singh, ex Director, Jai Chand, ex-Sarpanch, Palsora, Rattan Singh,panch, Sohan Singh Panch, Lakhvinder Singh Nene Dhanas, and nine Sarpanches including Gurvinder Lubana, Kishangarh, Neeta, Sarpanch Kaimbwala, Gurprit S Happy, Sarpanch Daria, Rakesh Sharma, Sarpanch Lahora, Manmohan Singh ex sarpanch, Paramjit Kaur, Sarpanch, Khuda Jassu, Harvinder Thakur, Sarpanch Mauli Jagran, Mohinder Kaur, Sarpanch Behlana, Lachhaman  Singh, Sarpanch, Raipur
Khurd, Ram Karan Kaimbwala, Manoj Lubana, Member Zila Parishad also came out in his support.

Anil Kalia, Member Panchayat Samiti, Satbir Singh, Member Panchayat Samiti, Kirna, Member Panchayat Samiti, Raghubir Singh and Jai Singh, Raipur Khurd, Bhupinder Kaur, Sarangpur, Swaran Kaur Jassu met and extended support to Mr. Bansal.

The Akhil Bhartiya Safai Mazdoor Union and SC/ST Welfare Federation came out in his support stating his contribution in welfare of the downtrodden.

In a joint statement, Kesho Ram Parcha, Om Pal Chavar and Om Parkash Saini of the Union said it is for the people of Chandigarh to see how much Mr. Bansal has worked for the development of city and also for the downtrodden by helping implement several schemes which will go a long way in getting support from the city residents. They said the slum rehabilitation scheme had set an example in the entire country and it was only because of efforts of Mr.Bansal that homeless have a shelter.

MP Pawan Kumar Bansal announced Chandigarh City gets connected to IT hub Bangalore.

Chandigarh: January 23: Announced by Pawan Kumar Bansal, as union rail minister,Chandigarh is now connected with IT hub Bangalore through a direct train. The superfast express train, Chandigarh-Yashwantpur, a station of Bangalore, was flagged off by Pawan Kumar Bansal here today morning. This train would also halt at Pune, another important station and education hub.

The residents of tricity had been since long demanding for a train to connect these two Bangalore and Pune stations. The train would cover the journey of about 2900 kms in 55 hours. For Pune the journey would be of about 34 hour’s duration. The train will also halt at New Delhi, Bhopal and Belgaum besides 10 other important stations on the way.

After flagging off the train, Bansal, interacting with the media told that another important train to Indore was likely to start from February and other to Katra was also likely to start within few days. The inspection of newly laid Jammu- Katra track and newly built Katra railway station has already been successfully carried out. Bansal also told that escalators at Chandigarh railway station were also likely to start by January 31.

Answering a question about the power prices hike, Bansal said that he was not convinced that there was a need to increase prices. Chandigarh was a city, where electricity department was not facing the problem of non- payment of electricity bills. There has to be audit of electricity department and the public of the city should know the circumstances of need to increase the power rates, said Bansal, who further added that yesterday, he had written to Advisor to Chandigarh, expressing his concern on the issue.

MP Pawan Bansal pays tributes to journalist.

Chandigarh, January 16:

Chandigarh MP Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal has paid rich tributes to senior journalist Santosh Acharya who passed away on January 13.

Former Mayor, Pardeep Chabra conveying the condolences to the family on behalf of Bansal, in a condolence meeting at Chandigarh Press Club said that Santosh Acharya was a very senior journalist and had contributed a lot in the field of journalism.

A former journalist and littérateur Santosh Acharya was paid rich tribute by the members of Chandigarh Press Club, of whichhe was a founder member.

Having worked  for prominent newspapers in early 1970’s, he had later shifted to Chandigarh and had started his ownnewspaper, Shivalik Sandesh. His son Nalin Acharya now runs the newspaper.

MP Pawan Kumar Bansal assures streamlining ration cards process

Chandigarh: January: Chandigarh MP Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal has assured the residents of Hallomajra and other such areas that they would get their ration cards and any hindrance in the process would be looked into.

Mr Bansal said this while addressing the gathering at a “Mahila Sammelan” program organized by the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Colony Cell. The residents of the village had raised the issue stating that despite residing in the city for several years, they did not had identity proofs and also that due to the reason they were facing difficulties in getting ration from fair price shops.

Mr Bansal not only assured them that all such residents would get ration cards but also said that looking into the problems being faced by residents in getting the ration from fair prices shops, he had taken up the matter with the administration
who had agreed to increase the number of shops from existing 60 to 100.

Mr Bansal, accompanied by his wife Madhu Bansal, was in Hallomajra to attend the samellan in which prominent BSP leader from Hallomajra, Arti today joined congress party.  Arti criticized the anti people policies of BSP.

Addressing the gathering Pawan Kumar Bansal stressed on the need of a policy in Chandigarh to allow the construction of housing societies in villages as was being done in neighboring state Punjab in Zirakpur. For the purpose, norms could be
formulated and enforced strictly, Bansal said. He also advocated for construction of houses not only for people from below poverty line but also those who were in low income group and could not afford to buy houses. 

The residents of the colony spoke about the problems being faced by them in Halllomajra. They said sewerage and lack of proper roads was main problems that needed to be addressed on priority. A section of residents openly criticized the BSP
councilor Jannat Jahan for her failure to take up their issued in municipal corporation.

Chairman of Chandigarh Territorial Congress Colony Cell, Shashi Shanker Tiwari also spoke about the problems of residents in the area and lack of initiative by sitting municipal councilor Jannat Jahan in resolving the problems.

Sita Ram, a resident of Deep Complex while addressing the gathering thanked Bansal for getting the sewerage and drinking water supply approved for the complex. Bansal informed them that the work would soon start on it.

Former Chandigarh Mayor, Pardeep Chhabra, Congress women cell president, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Chandigarh Congress Committee General Secretary, Pawan Sharma, congress leader, Yadwinder Mehta, former youth congress president, Gurpreet Singh Gabi. Ex
Panch Dinesh Jha and senior leader from Hallomajra, Kesar Singh were also present on the occasion.

Metal road link to Khuda Jassu to start soon City MP Pawan Kumar Bansal assures amenities outside Lal Dora.

Chandigarh: January:

Chandigarh MP Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal today visited Khuda Jassu and heard the problems of the residents.

The residents of the village raised demands for basic amenities outside red-line (Lal Dora) of the village. They also raised demand for a metal road connecting the village with 120 feet wide road.

Bansal visited the place and assured the residents that soon work would start on the road. Bansal also assured the residents that he would take up other problems of the village residents with concerned officials to get these redressed soon.

Senior congress leader Devinder Lubana,  Khuda Jassu sarpanch Paramjit Kaur, former sarpanch Swarn Kaur, Khuda Lahora sarpanch rakesh sharma and former sarpanch Manmohan Singh were also present on the occassion.

BSP workers join Congress.

Chandigarh: January:

 Eight prominent BSP leaders, accompanied by hundreds of supporters, from Bapu Dham colony, today joined the Congress.

The public meeting organised on the occasion also saw huge gathering of Bapu Dham Colony residents. Prominent among those who joined the congress party included, Shamlal, Nahar Singh, Sham Singh, Samar Pal, Nasir, Masterji and Balinder Singh.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, MP Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal welcomed the leader to the party. Bansal also informed about various initiatives taken up for the people of Chandigarh.Bansal said that looking into the problems being faced by residents in getting the ration from fair prices shops, he had taken up the matter with the administration who had agreed to increase the number of shops from existing 60 to 100.

Bansal also said that no resident of the city would be uprooted in name of illegal construction or jhuggi. All would get the flats for BPL as per the policy norms. He also advocated for enhancement of covered area for the smaller houses,
particularly the houses developed under slum rehabilitation schemes 2-3 decades ago.Mr Bansal also told the gathering that he had got 22 new schools sanctioned during his present stint as MP. Of these eight were ready.

He also said that at least two schools were made smart schools, which were aimed at providing quality education to people from low income group. Referring the issue about increased prices of LPG, Bansal told that the government had been shelling out the subsidy of Rs. 125 lakh crores to provide cheaper LPG and petroleum products to the people.

However, people were not getting full benefits of the subsidy due to the middle men. That’s why now it had been decided to provide subsidy directly to the beneficiaries. Addressing the gathering former Chandigarh Mayor, Subhash Chawla lashed out on BJP,accusing them of interrupting the proceedings in MC house and not allowing taking up developmental issues.

Former Mayor Pardeep Chhabra informed the gathering about the new dispensaries, schools and other facilities developed in the city. Manish Bansal who was also present in the meeting was also honoured. Prominent among those who were present were H.S. Lucky, congress leader Krishan Lal. Rano, former municipal councilor Sohan Lal Vaid, youth congress president Malwinder
Kalu. Besides, youth congress leader, Gurpreet Gabi, Ankush Jolly, Yadvinder Mehta, Aman Deep, Manoj Lora, Ravinder Lohat, Naveen, Rajiv Moudgil, Parveen, Balbir, Kuldeep Dhillon and Navin Sehgal were present.

MP Pawan Kumar Bansal said Blood donation the need of the hour.

`Chandigarh, January, 2014

City Member of Parliament Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal today said there was no other donation as big as blood donation. While speaking at a blood donation camp held at Sector 45 here, Mr Bansal said such camps are a noble cause and also encourage youngsters towards the importance of blood donation.

 A total of 100 units of blood was donated at the camp. The camp was held under the supervision of a team of doctors from Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, The camp had been organized by Sarv Mangal Society in the sector 45 market and among those prominent present there were councilor and former mayor Pardeep Chhabra, society chairman Jagdeep Rana, vice president GS Negi, General Secretary Ram Gopal
among others. The society had also kept a religious discourse on the occasion.

 Mr Bansal said he is associated with such camps since many years now. He added one should ensure blood donation once in three months.

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MP Pawan Kumar Bansal assures to redress daily wagers demands.

Chandigarh, January 5, 2014

Chandigarh MP Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal today said he would be taking up the issues of daily wagers on priority. While addressing a public meeting at Maloya here this evening Mr Bansal said he would be taking their demands in Delhi and assured he would bring some good news for them.

He was accompanied by his wife Mrs Madhu Bansal. The MP also appealed to the people not to be misled by the opposition party and assured them of more facilities to further improve their quality of living. Meanwhile in another function Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal has lauded the role of Resident’s Welfare Associations in taking up resident’s problems for a quicker redressal. Bansal was addressing the members of Resident’s Welfare Association, Pipliwala town in Manimajra on Sunday afternoon.

Ramesh Kumar Goyal, the president of RWA took up various problems of the area with the MP. A section of residents expressed their displeasure overthe in different attitude of the area municipal councilor. Residents raised their demands and sought a pacca road and improvement in sewerage system besides other requirements of the area.

Bansal assured the residents that he would take up the problems with the concerned officials and ensure faster redressal.Bansal also visited the area and took a stock of other problems. Bansal said that he would soon visit the area again with the concerned officials and get the problems redressed and ensure better basic amenities.

Blood donation need of the hour: Pawan Kumar Bansal

Chandigarh, January 5, 2014

City Member of Parliament Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal today said there was no other donation as big as blood donation. While speaking at a blood donation camp held at Sector 45 here, Mr Bansal said such camps are a noble cause and also encourage youngsters towards the importance of blood donation.

A total of 100 units of blood was donated at the camp. The camp was held under the supervision of a team of doctors from Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, The camp had been organized by Sarv Mangal Society in the sector 45 market and among those prominent present there were councilor and former mayor Pardeep Chhabra, society chairman Jagdeep Rana, vice president GS Negi, General Secretary Ram Gopal among others.

The society had also kept a religious discourse on the occasion. Mr Bansal said he is associated with such camps since many years now. He added one should ensure blood donation once in three months.

‘Make city clean to be ‘City Beautiful’

Chandigarh, January 5, 2014

Chandigarh cannot become a beautiful city by just calling it ‘City Beautiful’. What is required is to keep it clean and also to spread awareness about it. Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Chandigarh MP was speaking at a function organized by Residents Welfare Association Sector 28 A at the Saint Soldier School where the sector welfare association had called a general body meeting.

Mr Bansal was the chief guest on the occasion and he was accompanied by his wife Mrs Madhu Bansal. The association resident  Mrs Ritu, vice president Pardeep Aggarwal and Rajesh Gupta, general secretary Col (retd) Avinash Sharma among others were present.

The MP also released the directory of the sector 28A welfare association.Mr Bansal said it was a heartening to see that the welfare association members were making efforts to make people aware of making the sector garbage free. He said the residents can play an important role in keeping city clean and beautiful. He also added that the welfare association had joined hands with the municipal corporation and was hence making a good progress in their initiative.

Follow the teachings of Sai Baba:Pawan Bansal.

Panchkula,4 January 2014

Shirdi Sai Sewa Samiti on Saturday held its annual Sai Baba Ji Palki Yatra at Sector 16 Sai Temple in Panchkula today. The chief guest on the occasion was Chandigarh MP,  
Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal.

The Samiti President, Mr V.M Sehgal led the yatra which happens to be an annual affair of the Sai devotees. Mr Bansal while addressing the devotees said called upon the devotees to follow the teachings of Sai Baba.

The Samiti Press Secretary Jyoti Sehgal while giving the information said the yatra, which included tableaus, started from the temple and passed through different sectors of Panchkula. A large bhandara was organized to conclude the yatra in Sector 10. Former Mayor Subhash Chawla was also present on the occasion.

‘Modernised community centres to come up in city’:MP Pawan Bansal

Chandigarh, January 2

Local Member of Parliament, Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal today announced that city will soon come up with modernised community centres which would have all the facilities like marriage palaces. While speaking at a New Year function organised by Senior Citizens Council in Sector 38 community centre here, the MP also announced that all community centres would be provided with reading rooms specially for the elderly, where they will be able to read books and newspapers. These reading rooms would come up with financial aid of MPLAD funds.

Mr Bansal said there was need to understand the problems of senior citizens and redress them accordingly. He said those who retire from their respective jobs at the age of 58 or 60 have a lot of potential to contribute to the welfare of the society and their services should be utilised. He cited the example of teachers who he said can help in imparting education even after their retirement.

Extending his new year wishes to around 150 senior citizens present there, the MP said there was a need for better social security of the elderly. “It is the responsibility of children to take care of their parents and there are laws governing the same, but what is needed is change in mindset of the people”, he said.

Mr Bansal also announced a modern hospital in the third phase sectors to cater to the growing needs of senior citizens in these sectors.

Newly elected mayor Harphool Chand Kalyan who was also present on the occasion said it was our duty to show respect towards the elderly. He also announced no fee would be charged from senior citizens infuture for use of community centres for their welfare activities.

S.D. Kalia, President of the Senior Citizens Council also spoke on the occasion. Members of the council presented a cultural programme to mark the new year celebratins, which included songs, poetry and other performances bringing out the talent in them.

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