Five dead, 20 missing after migrant boat capsizes south of Greece’s Crete island

Athens, Feb 21, 2026
Five migrants were confirmed dead and at least 20 others remained missing after a wooden boat carrying dozens of people capsized in waters south of Greece’s largest island Crete early Saturday, authorities said.

The tragic incident happened about 15 nautical miles (27 km) south of Kala Limena, a coastal settlement on the southern shore of Crete, according to the Greek coast guard.

Greek national broadcaster ERT reported that the tragedy occurred when one of two commercial vessels dispatched by the national search and rescue centre approached the migrants’ wooden boat. As passengers attempted to climb a ladder lowered from the ship, many moved simultaneously to one side of the overcrowded vessel, leading to its capsizal.

A cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag rescued 20 people, while vessels from the Hellenic Coast Guard and the European Union’s border agency, Frontex, recovered three bodies. Two more bodies were later found at sea.

Survivors told rescuers that about 50 people had been on board, raising fears that the death toll could rise. Search and rescue operations remain underway. Coast guard ships, passing commercial vessels, a helicopter and a military aircraft have been deployed.

Earlier this month, Greek authorities recovered the bodies of two migrants near the banks of the Evros River, which forms the natural border between Greece and Turkey, the Greek national broadcaster ERT reported.

The victims, two men believed to be aged about 20 and 35, were found near the town of Didymoteicho close to the river.

According to local sources, the two men were suspected to have died from hypothermia amid low temperatures after crossing the river.

Since 2015, Greece has been a major entry point into the European Union (EU) for irregular migrants and refugees. More than one million people have arrived in the country over the past decade. During these dangerous journeys, hundreds have lost their lives at sea and dozens more in the Evros River region.

Data released last month by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) showed that irregular migration flows through the Eastern Mediterranean route declined by 27 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year.

Frontex figures indicated that approximately 51,400 irregular arrivals were recorded in Greece in 2025.(Agency)

Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte dies at 62; PM Modi says he will be remembered for outstanding service

Imphal, Feb 21, 2026
BJP MLA from Manipur’s Thanlon constituency, Vungzagin Valte, who had sustained critical injuries in a mob attack during the ethnic violence on May 4, 2023, died at a private hospital in Gurugram on Saturday, officials said.

The 62-year-old tribal leader, belonging to the Zomi tribal community, was elected to the Manipur Assembly from the Thanlon constituency in Churachandpur district.

The veteran legislator had been residing in the Kuki-Zo-dominated Churachandpur district after undergoing prolonged medical treatment in Delhi following the violent attack on May 4, 2023.

As his health deteriorated, Valte was airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi on February 8 for advanced medical treatment and was admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram, where he breathed his last on Saturday afternoon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, and several other leaders and organisations condoled his demise.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote: “Pu Vungzagin Valte will be remembered for his outstanding service to the people of Manipur. He worked diligently towards bringing a positive difference in society. His interventions in the Assembly were always insightful. Pained by his passing. Condolences to his family, friends and supporters.”

In a post on X, Manipur Lok Bhavan said: “The Governor of Manipur is deeply saddened by the demise of Vungzagin Valte, Hon’ble MLA. His untimely passing is an irreparable loss to the people of Manipur and to public service.He will be remembered for his dedication and committed service to society.”

“The Governor extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and loved ones. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace, and may God grant strength and courage to the family to bear this profound loss,” the Lok Bhavan post said.

In a condolence message, Chief Minister Singh said that Valte was not only a dedicated public representative but also a compassionate leader who devoted his entire life to the service of the people.

Taking to his official X account, the Chief Minister said: “I am profoundly saddened and deeply grieved by the untimely demise of Pu Vungzagin Valte, Hon’ble MLA of Thanlon Assembly Constituency, who passed away today in New Delhi while under intensive medical care.”

Singh said that Valte’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, progress and holistic development of Manipur reflected his true spirit of selfless service.

The Chief Minister noted that Valte worked tirelessly to strengthen infrastructure, uplift communities, and bring meaningful change to the lives of countless people, earning the respect, trust and affection of all.

“His passing is an immense loss not only to his family and loved ones but also to the people of Thanlon and the entire state of Manipur. We have lost a sincere leader, a humble human being, and a pillar of strength who always stood for the welfare of his people. In this moment of profound sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, relatives, supporters and well-wishers,” Singh said.

“My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. May the Almighty grant them strength, comfort and courage to bear this irreparable loss. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace,” the Chief Minister added.

Valte was brutally attacked and left critically injured by assailants on May 4, 2023, in Imphal shortly after attending a meeting with former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

The assault left Valte with multiple injuries and partial paralysis, necessitating his urgent transfer to Delhi, where he underwent months of intensive medical treatment.

Valte’s driver was killed in the May 4, 2023 attack. The departed tribal leader had earlier appealed for unity among members of the Zo community amid the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur.(Agency)

Toll reaches 45 in Kolkata warehouse fire as 18 bodies handed over to families

Kolkata, Feb 21, 2026
The bodies of 18 victims of the Anandapur warehouse fire on the southern outskirts of Kolkata have been identified through DNA mapping and handed over to their families on Saturday. With this, the official death toll in the tragedy has risen to 45, while nine persons are still reported missing.

Police sources said the identification was confirmed after matching DNA samples of the remains with those provided by the victims’ family members. Among the 18 deceased, 16 were from East Midnapore district, one from West Midnapore district, and one from Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district.

The bodies were handed over to their families at the Katapukur morgue in south Kolkata. Family members had been asked to report to Narendrapur police station, following which they were escorted to the morgue to complete the formalities and receive the mortal remains.

Police officials said those who arrived to collect the remains were first required to report to Narendrapur police station, after which they proceeded to the Katapukur morgue for identification and handover procedures. The Baruipur police district has also informed the respective district administrations about the development.

The district administrations and local police of East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and South 24 Parganas have contacted the families concerned and assured them of necessary assistance and support.

The deceased have been identified as Kartik Jana, Nantu Khada, Subrata Khada, Prosenjit Ghara, Sandip Kumar Maiti, Krishnandu Dhara, Gurupada Sau, Basudeb Haldar, Basudeb Bera, Buddhadev Jana, Biswajit Sau, Khudiram Dinda, Shashank Jana, Bimal Maiti, Jaydev Majhi, Ramakrishna Mandal, Sujit Singh, and Tapankumar Dolui.

The devastating fire had broken out on the night of January 26 at a warehouse belonging to Pushpanjali Decorators and subsequently spread to an adjacent facility linked to Wow Momo. A total of 27 people were initially confirmed dead in the incident, while several others were reported missing.

Families of the missing persons had filed complaints at Narendrapur police station. Due to the severe charring of the bodies, identification was not immediately possible, necessitating DNA testing. Blood samples of relatives were collected and matched with recovered remains to establish identities.

Officials said DNA matching for nine persons is still pending, and the identification process is expected to be completed after the remaining forensic reports are received. Death certificates will subsequently be issued to the families through the concerned panchayat authorities.

Meanwhile, Gangadhar Das, owner of the decorators’ warehouse, and Raja Chakraborty and Manoranjan Sit, managers of the Wow Momo-linked facility, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are currently lodged in Baruipur correctional facility as the investigation continues.(Agency)

Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata bus service set to resume after year-long suspension

Agartala, Feb 21, 2026
The cross-border bus service linking Agartala, Dhaka and Kolkata is likely to resume soon on a regular basis, bringing to an end a suspension that lasted for over a year, officials said on Saturday.

Government-owned Tripura Road Transport Corporation (TRTC) Vice-Chairman Samar Roy said that trial runs of the Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata bus service commenced on Saturday. He added that the schedule for regular operations would be announced on February 28 after assessing the outcome of a few trial runs.

The Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata and Agartala-Dhaka bus services were initially suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic and later resumed in June 2022. However, the services were again halted after a bus operated by a local travel agency met with an accident in Bangladesh and was subsequently attacked by a mob.

Bus operators also expressed reluctance to resume services following the outbreak of violence in Bangladesh in June-July last year, particularly after the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024.

With a newly elected government now assuming office in Bangladesh and reports indicating an improvement in the overall law-and-order situation, authorities concerned have decided to restart the cross-border bus services.

The Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata and Agartala-Dhaka bus links are considered vital connectivity routes, enabling smoother and faster travel between Tripura and eastern India through Bangladesh territory.

The services are expected to significantly benefit passengers once regular operations resume.

Sources said that the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (AHC) in Agartala has also begun providing visas in special cases.

Earlier, the Bangladesh AHC in Agartala had notified that all visa and consular services at the diplomatic mission remained suspended from December 23, 2025, due to “unavoidable circumstances” and until further notice.

Meanwhile, a senior Tripura police official said that security in and around the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala has been further strengthened since August last year.

“A huge contingent of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Tripura State Rifles has been deployed to ensure the safety of officials and the diplomatic mission,” the official said.

Tripura, which shares an 856-km-long border with Bangladesh and is surrounded by the neighbouring country on three sides, witnesses regular cross-border movement, with a large number of people travelling regularly between the two countries.

The Agartala-Akhaura (Bangladesh) Integrated Check Post (ICP) is also the second-largest trading point between India and Bangladesh after the Petrapole-Benapole ICP in West Bengal.

Travel from India’s mountainous Northeastern region to the rest of the country via Bangladesh is significantly faster and more efficient compared to the traditional narrow Siliguri corridor, commonly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck” corridor.(Agency)

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

Indian Womens Cricket Team Sneh Rana Wins

Adelaide, Feb 21, 2026
In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

India’s innings was built on solid contributions by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, but it was Shreyanka Patil with the ball who made sure the team cruised past the hosts.

India started relatively steadily, with Shafali Verma (7 off 6) and Mandhana (82 off 55) getting the innings off to a quick start. However, the former fell quickly, with Australian bowlers showing resistance.

Mandhana and Rodrigues (59 off 46) steadied the ship with a 121-run stand and put India on top. While the vice-captain fell just 18 runs short of a well-deserved century, Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh made sure that the batting unit didn’t crumble.

The wicketkeeper-batter’s cameo of a seven-ball 18, before a mini collapse in the final over, made sure that the Women in Blue posted a defendable target for the home side.

Australia’s chase got off to a shaky start as Beth Mooney (6) fell early, with Renuka Thakur dismissing her in the second over. Another crucial breakthrough came in the third over when Shreyanka Patil removed Georgia Voll, courtesy of a stunning catch by Renuka Singh.

Phoebe Litchfield (26) and Ashleigh Gardner (57) then combined in a partnership to put up a strong fight. Gardner’s knock was the highlight of Australia’s chase, as she hit five boundaries and a six, keeping the required run rate in check.

However, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, with Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani taking crucial wickets, including the crucial one of skipper Sophie Molineux (6), who was dismissed lbw.

Australia’s middle-order crumbled under the pressure. Despite a brief flurry from Annabel Sutherland, the chase faltered as they lost wickets in quick succession. Grace Harris looked confident but was dismissed hit-wicket. Shreyanka Patil once again struck a decisive blow, dismissing Sutherland for a valuable knock of 14, leaving Australia at 143/9.

Deepti Sharma then returned in the final over to bowl a composed spell, giving away only five runs as the visitors restricted the hosts to 150/9, to clinch a 17-run win.

With that, India took a 4-2 lead in the multi-format series, with three ODIs and a one-off Test awaiting the two sides.

Brief Scores:

176/6 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 82, Jemimah Rodrigues 59; Annabel Sutherland 2-34, Kim Garth 1-25) beat Australia 159/9 in overs (Ashleigh Gardner 57, Phoebe Litchfield 26; Shreyanka Patil 3-22, Shree Charani 3-32) by 17 runs.(Agency)

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India’s twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

New Delhi, Feb 21, 2026
Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

In three league games, Bumrah has picked four wickets at an economy rate of six and a strike rate of 13.5. Hardik, meanwhile, has amassed 87 runs with a batting strike-rate of 155 and grabbed five wickets at an economy rate of 7.9. Hardik also produced a great all-round performance – hitting 52 and taking 2-28 – when India beat Namibia in New Delhi earlier this month.

“The guy who takes this Indian team to a different level altogether is Hardik Pandya. Without him, this Indian team is half as good as it is with him in it. Hardik’s improvement over the last 12 months has shown that he is just so focused on his game. He is not letting the outside chatter get to him at all.

“He has been through so much in his personal life as well. But he is one player, and I am a big fan of his for that, who has improved tremendously with the bat, with the ball, with the field, and with his body. So, Hardik is the key to India’s fortunes,” Paranjape told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Saturday.

Due to his previously captaining the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Hardik is well-versed with the conditions and ground size in Ahmedabad. It further reflects in him amassing 470 runs in 19 T20I innings in Ahmedabad, coming at a strike-rate of 142.

In last year’s final T20I against South Africa at the same venue, Hardik scored 63 off 25 balls as India won the series 4-1. With India losing 11 wickets to off-spin – the most among all teams in this World Cup and a glaring loophole to exploit by other teams – Hardik will be expected to bail out of trouble, considering the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav have found the going tough against spin.

Hardik, along with Bumrah, has also contributed to India having the best economy rate amongst all bowling units (7) and the second-best bowling average (15.4) by a team in this competition.

“Along with Hardik, according to me, Jasprit Bumrah is also going to be in top form. I have noticed him, he is looking leaner, he has lost weight, he is looking fitter. These are the tournaments for great players like him and great all-rounders like Hardik to really come to the party and get it done when it matters most.”

“So, according to me, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are going to be two trump cards for India. If India has to do well and win the World Cup, both these guys will have to be in prime form,” added Paranjape, the co-founder of KheloMore and member of the BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee.

Although India enters the Super Eights as the lone unbeaten team from Group A, they are paired with other undefeated sides, including South Africa, West Indies, and Zimbabwe. “Everybody expects India to win this T20 World Cup very easily, but I don’t think it’s going to be super, super easy because the Super Eights will also be interesting.

“I think India are putting some serious distance between themselves and the competition going into the Super Eights. The first game is with South Africa, but I think, irrespective of the opposition, this Indian setup just looks really strong, despite the three ducks in a row from what was their biggest weapon, Abhishek Sharma,” added Paranjape.

Though Abhishek is yet to score a run in the World Cup, especially with him recovering from a stomach infection and leading to India’s opening partnerships averaging only 8.5, Dube has added heft to India’s batting depth by accelerating his scoring tempo in recent months, which was seen during his match-winning fifty against the Netherlands earlier this week.

Till the end of the 2024 World Cup, Dube’s strike rate stood at 134 against pace and spin. Post that tournament, where he was a member of the winning Indian team, the numbers have spiked dramatically — 172 against pace and 183 against spin.

“Abhishek’s low scores have been offset by Shivam Dube, who is really impressing me a lot with the way he’s approached the middle part of the innings, and his six-hitting ability is today second to none across world cricket, and he just looks in fantastic form.

“So, I think Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Surya also kind of chipping in and looking like he’s getting into the right nick, plus Jasprit Bumrah, who’s firing on all cylinders right now and he is kind of ripping open the opposition in the first couple of overs and that makes a huge difference, either defending a total or bowling first,” concluded Paranjape.(Agency)

Bihar: Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 113 crore to farmers affected by flood, Cyclone Montha

Patna, Feb 21, 2026
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday transferred Rs 113 crore directly into the bank accounts of 22,000 farmers under the Agricultural Input Subsidy Scheme.

The amount was disbursed as compensation for crop losses caused by floods and Cyclone Montha in 2025.

The transfer was carried out through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the Sankalp Auditorium, located at the Chief Minister’s residence, 1 Anne Marg, Patna.

After releasing the assistance, the Chief Minister said that the state government is fully committed to supporting farmers affected by natural disasters.

He reiterated that relief to disaster-hit citizens remains the government’s top priority.

Nitish Kumar also shared his message on the social media platform X.

“The state government is continuously working for the welfare of farmers. We have always stood with farmers affected by natural disasters. We believe that people affected by disasters have the first right over the state treasury,” the Chief Minister said.

In 2025, heavy rainfall, floods, and Cyclone Montha caused extensive crop damage across 13 districts of Bihar — Begusarai, Bhojpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Kaimur, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, and Supaul.

As many as 53 blocks and 493 panchayats were affected by the calamity.

The Agriculture Department invited online applications from farmers in the affected regions.

After due verification of applications, a total of Rs 113 crore and 16 lakh was credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible farmers.

The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav, Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and other ministers.

Also present were Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department Narmadeshwar Lal, Secretary to the Chief Minister Kumar Ravi, Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Chandrasekhar Singh, and senior officials from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the Agriculture Department.(Agency)

Row over bulk message sent to Kerala govt employees in CM Vijayan’s name

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 21, 2026
With Kerala gearing up for the upcoming Assembly elections and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) eyeing a rare third consecutive term under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, a controversy has emerged over an alleged bulk message campaign targeting state government employees.

R.S. Sasikumar, Chairman of the State United Confederation of Employees (SUCC), alleged that a message issued in the Chief Minister’s name was circulated widely to the personal WhatsApp accounts of government employees drawing salaries from the state government.

The message reportedly highlighted the sanctioning of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) increases, the reinstatement of housing construction advances, and assured employees that the government would continue to safeguard their welfare and rights.

Sasikumar described the development as a serious breach of privacy. He alleged that phone numbers submitted by employees to official government databases, including the Service and Payroll Administrative Repository for Kerala (SPARK), which are meant strictly for official purposes, had been used without consent for bulk messaging and outreach activities.

“This raises grave concerns about the safety and protection of personal data held by the government,” he said.

He further argued that no authority, including the government, has the right to intrude into an individual’s privacy without consent.

According to Sasikumar, the alleged misuse of official data amounts to a violation of privacy safeguards guaranteed under applicable data protection laws.

He demanded legal action against officials in the Chief Minister’s Office if any unauthorised access or leakage of IT records had occurred and called for the immediate registration of a police case and a time-bound investigation into the matter.

The controversy has surfaced at a politically sensitive time, with the state preparing for Assembly elections.

The Congress-led Opposition has been criticising the government’s outreach initiatives, alleging that such efforts are aimed at influencing public opinion ahead of the polls.

The latest row is expected to further intensify political exchanges in the state as election preparations gather momentum.(Agency)

‘He covered for us all year, now it’s our turn’: Suryakumar on Abhishek’s poor form

Ahmedabad, Feb 21, 2026
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has backed opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of the match against the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-ups, Suryakumar expressed strong faith in Abhishek’s comeback and said that the team management is not worried about the opener’s form at all. Surya also feels that the No.1 T20I batter will end his lean patch and deliver for the team as the tournament progresses.

“I worry for the people who are worried about Abhishek’s form; I worry about them. Why are they so worried about Abhishek’s form? But I think about those teams who are going to play against him, now that he has not yet scored a run, you know the rest of the answers.” Surya said in the pre-match conference.

“It’s a team sport, it keeps going on. Now the team has a requirement that the boy should play with his identity. So he is trying to play. If it happens, then it’s fine; if it doesn’t, then we are there to cover. Last year, he covered for us fully; now we will cover for him as well,” he added.

Abhishek is yet to open his account in the tournament. He began his campaign with a golden duck against the United States, followed by early dismissals against Pakistan and the Netherlands. On each occasion, he fell within the first two overs, without scoring a run.

Earlier, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel also backed the 25-year-old star and said that there have been no discussions regarding his place in the side.

“Absolutely no discussion in our team group about that. Abhishek is a world-class player. So far in the tournament, fortunately, there have been guys stepping up while Abhishek hasn’t been able to score the runs he would like,” Morkel said at the pre-match press conference on Friday.

“But we are entering a very important phase of the World Cup now, and I’m pretty sure he’s going to deliver, not just for the team, but also for the viewers watching the game, because he’s entertaining and we love to see that. He’s hitting the ball well in the nets; it’s just about getting started and building his innings,” he added.

Abhishek has featured in eight matches against South Africa, scoring 200 runs against the Proteas, including one half-century against the 2024 World Cup runners-up.(Agency)

Over 200 Panjab University students join BJP

Chandigarh, Feb 21, 2026
In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab, more than 200 students and youth of Panjab University in Chandigarh associated with the Hindustan Students Association joined the party on Saturday here.

The induction took place in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, senior BJP leaders, and party workers.

Addressing the gathering in the presence of State Vice-President Kewal Singh Dhillon and Dr Subhash Sharma, State General Secretary Parminder Brar, State Media Head Vineet Joshi, State Co-Cashier Sukhwinder Goldy, State Protocol Secretary Khushwant Rai Gigga, Charanjit Brar, N.K. Verma and Sanjiv Vashisht, the Chief Minister warmly welcomed the youth into the BJP family and said their decision reflected growing confidence in the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He said that over the past 11 years, India has witnessed unprecedented growth in infrastructure, connectivity, and global recognition under Modi’s leadership. From the expansion of highways and railway networks to transformative initiatives such as Mudra Yojana, Start-Up India, Stand-Up India, and Make in India, the Centre has focused on empowering youth and generating employment opportunities.

Highlighting Haryana’s model of transparent governance, CM Saini said that over two lakh government jobs have been provided in the state in the past decade without “parchi and kharchi”, ensuring merit-based recruitment. He added that the government has taken strict action against drug traffickers while prioritising youth empowerment through sports, skill development, and overseas employment initiatives.

Calling upon Punjab’s youth to stay away from drugs and actively participate in nation-building, CM Saini expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge as a strong alternative in the state. He urged the newly inducted members to strengthen the party at the grassroots and contribute towards building a progressive and corruption-free Punjab.(Agency)

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