With the farewell of the year 2024, now the Punjabis are all set to welcome the new year 2025. Year 2024 will be remembered for multiple important events in Punjab. This year Punjab got Vande Bharat and the farmers' movement that started at the beginning of the year has continued till the end. Three major elections and by-elections were also held this year. The Akali Dal's upheaval has also continued till the end of the year.
Apart from this, former Chief Minister Manmohan Singh and poet Surjeet were bid farewell by all the Punjabis in 2024. Today, on the last day of the year 2024, let's know the 24 major events of this year, which stirred the hearts of Punjabis.
List of 2024 major events in Punjab:
Farmers' Protest:
Kisan Andolan 2 had started in Punjab this year. The farmers decided to move towards Delhi. On February 21, there was a scuffle between security personnel and farmers standing on the Haryana side. During this incident, farmer Shubkaran died. At the end of the year, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal had to sit on a fast to death. Before the last day of the year, a bandh was also called across the state, which was supported by Punjabis.
Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away:
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. There was a wave of mourning in Punjab along with the entire country. He was the first Sikh Prime Minister of the country.
Diljit's show in Chandigarh:
Punjabi singer Diljit's show was in the headlines on December 14 due to his Dil-Luminati Tour in Chandigarh. Initially, a notice was issued by the Child Commission regarding the show. Following this, the matter reached the High Court. The High Court gave permission to Diljit with certain conditions. Diljit performed for about two hours.
Attack on Sukhbir Badal:
On December 4, Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal was playing the role of sevadar outside the Golden Temple as part of his sentence. During this time, Khalistani terrorist Narayan Singh Khara tried to kill him and he was rescued by his security personnel.
Sukhbir Badal sentenced:
Ministers of the Akali government from 2007 to 2017, including Sukhbir Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, were sentenced on behalf of Shri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2. The Akali Dal, known as the Panthak Party, confessed that the Mukhi of Dera Sacha Sadh, who had committed disrespect, was pardoned by Shri Akal Takht Sahib.
Sidhu's wife recovered from cancer:
On November 25, Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the reason behind the recovery of Navjot Kaur's cancer treatment was a diet. On which there was a lot of fuss. After which, Tata Memorial Hospital had to issue an advisory.
Bomb found outside Ajnala police station:
A bomb was found outside the Ajnala police station in Amritsar, Punjab, on November 24 morning. This was the first case targeting police stations in Punjab. Now the police have closed the fort of their police stations and posts to protect themselves.
Rahul Gandhi reached Amritsar:
Rahul Gandhi suddenly arrived in Amritsar ahead of sister Priyanka Gandhi's election and by-election in Punjab on November 18. He served water in the golden temple and also bowed his forehead in the temple.
DSP suspended in Lawrence interview case:
Gangster Lawrence had a TV interview in 2023. The matter reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The High Court has constituted an SIT in the matter. He said in his report that one interview took place in CIA Kharar and the other in Jaipur. The CIA office itself was made a studio. On October 25, DSP Gursher Singh was suspended in the case.
Baba Siddiqui killed:
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui was assassinated. Mohammad Jishan of Jalandhar was found to play the lead role in the murder. Zeeshan was a resident of Shankar village of Nakodar in Jalandhar. Jeeshan is still out of police custody.
Controversy over Kangana's film in Punjab:
The controversy over BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency ended on September 8. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) gave the U/A certificate. In fact, Sikh organisations had objected to the scenes of the film.
Dera Radha Swami chose the successor:
On September 2, Gurinder Singh Dhillon, the head of Dera Radha Swami located in Beas, Amritsar in Punjab, chose his successor. He made 45-year-old Jasdeep Singh Gill his successor.
Nirmal Singh Bhangu passed away:
Punjab-based Pearl Group owner and 45 thousand crore scam mastermind Nirmal Singh Bhangu died in Delhi on the night of August 25. He was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in January 2016.
Amritpal Singh took oath:
Khalistani supporter Amritpal Singh, elected MP from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat, took oath on July 5. For this, special instructions were issued by DC Amritsar.
Sukhbir Badal Tankhaiya agreement:
On July 1, the controversy in the Shiromani Akali Dal became public. On this day, the rebel faction reached Shri Akal Takht Sahib and handed over an apology. In which 5 charges were levelled against Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal. Only after this, the dispute in the Akali Dal increased and Sukhbir Badal had to face the opposition of the people and he was called Tankhaiya by Shri Akal Takht Sahib.
Kangana Ranaut slapped at the airport
On June 6, BJP MP and film actress Kangana Ranaut was to go to Delhi via the Mohali International Airport flight. For this, Kangana Ranaut had reached the airport. When she reached the SHA area for search, Kulvinder Kaur, a woman constable of CISF slapped Kangana Ranaut. Kulwinder Kaur was suspended in connection with the incident.
Famous writer of Punjab passes away:
On May 11, famous Punjabi poet and writer Surjeet Patar passed away at his residence on Ludhiana's Barewal Road. He breathed his last at the age of 79. Surjit Patar was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012. In his life he wrote many books and poems.
Vande Bharat leaves for Delhi from Amritsar:
On January 6, Vande Bharat left for Delhi from Amritsar for the first time. After this, the Delhi-Amritsar rail journey was completed in 5.30 hours. Earlier, it took at least 6.30 to go to Delhi. This train also runs on the track 6 days a week. The train will not run on Friday.