India
AAP utilized Khalistani finances and votes to sweep Punjab
The pro-Khalistan secessionist group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) has sent a letter to Chief Minister-designate Bhagwant Mann a day after AAP’s massive victory in Punjab assembly elections, claiming that AAP won the elections by deceptively bagging the votes of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in Punjab who support SFJ’s secessionist referendum for Punjab’s independence from India.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the anti-India outfit’s leader, claimed in a letter published by the SFJ that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP cheated by using Khalistan votes and cash to win Punjab.
AAP has been heavily funded and supported by pro-Khalistan Sikhs from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia, according to Khalistani terrorist Pannun.
Since the people of Punjab convincingly ousted anti-Khalistan leaders Badal-Captain Amarinder, according to SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Khalistan referendum voting should go smoothly in Punjab now that the AAP is in power.
The letter further claims that after they exposed the earlier false letter, a person purporting to be Raghav Chadha called them and offered money to declare the letter genuine, in exchange for a promise that if the AAP wins, they will adopt an assembly resolution supporting the Khalistan Referendum.
Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist, threatened the CM-designate Bhagwant Mann in the video, claiming that former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, who used bullets to suppress the Khalistan movement, died physically, while Badal and Amarinder Singh, who tried to stop it through sedition, died politically.
“Learn from the mistakes of your forefathers, Bhagwant Mann: Khalistan is a conflict between Sikhs and India. As a result, we advise that the AAP does not become a party to this conflict and that the people of Punjab vote in the Khalistan referendum to determine Punjab’s association with India,” Pannun said.
Inside a video, Pannun highlighted a letter that was circulated before the Punjab Assembly Elections on February 17, alleging that the Aam Admi Party (AAP) had disseminated a bogus letter from a pro-Khalistan group claiming that Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) had backed the Aam Admi Party in the Punjab elections.
According to the Khalistani group, the results of the Punjab Assembly Elections clearly showed that the AAP had used a forged letter of support from the SFJ and funding from overseas pro-Khalistan Sikhs to win in Punjab, particularly in rural constituencies, which account for nearly 70% of the assembly seats.
Pannun dubbed AAP the “Haraam Aadmi Party,” alleging that the party deceived pro-Khalistan Punjab people by claiming to have gained backing from the SFJ.
The pro-Khalistan leader further claimed that the AAP had tried to gain pro-Khalistan votes by falsely saying that the 2022 elections are important for both Punjab and the SFJ because if the AAP comes to power in Punjab, pro-Khalistanis will have a fresh hope to strengthen and complete our objective.
On February 17, two days before Punjab’s assembly elections, the letter became widely circulated. SFJ supporters praised AAP supporters for their support in a series of posts on social media networks.
A day later, however, SFJ said the letter was a forgery and stated that it did not support any political party.
“The document circulated in the name of SFJ is bogus,” Pannu had remarked, referring to the letter. Bhagwant Mann and AAP are distributing it. Neither the Indian Constitution nor any political party is held in high regard by the SFJ. The sole purpose of the SFJ is to separate Punjab from India, and we will hold a referendum on the subject soon. AAP is a liar, so avoid him. I’m warning Mann and Kejriwal that anyone from Delhi will face opposition, whether it’s Indira, Modi, or Kejriwal. On election day, I strongly encourage everyone to fly the Khalistan flag from every booth.”
The video was released in the wake of a bombshell revelation by former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas, who claimed that AAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had informed him that he will either become Punjab’s chief minister or the first prime minister of independent Khalistan.
Airlines may move flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from summer 2027 as Mumbai airport prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The Shift
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has asked 12 international airlines to temporarily shift their flight operations to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from the summer schedule of 2027.
The move comes as Mumbai airport prepares for the redevelopment of Terminal 1, which will affect its existing flight-handling capacity. Out of 50 international airlines that requested flight slots for the summer schedule, the airport has allocated slots to 38 airlines. The remaining 12 have been asked to consider operating from Navi Mumbai.
The affected airlines operate flights to 14 international destinations, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Kathmandu and Dhaka.
According to reports, the proposed shift could affect around five million passengers annually, while nearly 91% of Mumbai airport’s existing passenger traffic will remain unaffected. The Terminal 1 redevelopment project is expected to increase its annual passenger-handling capacity from 15 million to 20 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and is targeted for completion by March 2029.
Mumbai airport has assured airlines that their existing flight slots will be restored after the redevelopment work is completed. The move is aimed at distributing flight operations between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports while maintaining smooth passenger services during the construction period.
Residents can report noise pollution, illegal firecracker sales and violations of permitted bursting hours through ward-wise and toll-free helplines.
The Helplines
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a special complaint system to address noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali. The civic body has announced separate helpline numbers for all eight administrative wards, along with two toll-free numbers for residents to register complaints.
The facility covers Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Digha. Residents can report loud firecrackers, illegal sales and violations of pollution control guidelines.
As per the Bombay High Court’s directions issued on October 15, 2026, firecrackers are permitted only between 7 pm and 10 pm. Crackers producing noise above 125 decibels are prohibited. Firecrackers containing harmful chemicals such as barium, lithium, arsenic, lead and mercury are also banned.
The NMMC has urged citizens to follow the prescribed timings and avoid excessive use of firecrackers, highlighting the health risks associated with rising air and noise pollution during the festive season.
Residents can contact the following numbers for complaints:
- Belapur: 8976954881
- Nerul: 8976954882
- Turbhe: 8976954883
- Vashi: 8976954884
- Koparkhairane: 8976954885
- Ghansoli: 8976954886
- Airoli: 8976954887
- Digha: 8976954889
Toll-free helplines: 1800222309 / 1800222310
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has appealed to residents to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali and help keep the city pollution-free.
Residents question the driver over littering in public, prompting him to clean the stain; video of the incident goes viral on social media.
The Gutkha
A cab driver was confronted by a woman resident for allegedly spitting gutkha on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the driver eventually cleaning the spot after being questioned by residents.
The incident reportedly took place when a woman noticed the driver spitting gutkha on the road near his vehicle. She questioned him and asked him to clean the area. However, the driver initially denied the allegation and refused to take responsibility.
The argument intensified when two security guards joined the discussion and questioned the driver. The woman also pointed out that spitting in public places is punishable and can attract fines.
After initially refusing, the driver eventually poured water from a bottle and cleaned the gutkha stain from the road.
The video, shared on social media by Richa Sameet, has triggered discussions about civic sense and the responsibility of citizens to maintain cleanliness in public spaces.
The incident has also highlighted the problem of people spitting tobacco and gutkha on roads and other public places, despite rules against such practices. Residents have stressed the need for greater public awareness and responsible behaviour to keep Navi Mumbai clean.
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