With 10 lakh ASHA workers serving as the first line of healthcare in India for two decades, why does the Government still pay them as ‘volunteers’ instead of regular employees?
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If Andhra Pradesh can give them ₹10,000 per month and gratuity, why can’t the Centre do the same?
Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria built his image the hard way, losing elections, fighting independently, surviving Congress faction wars, and still remaining one of Majha’s strongest political heavyweights. From narrowly losing as an Independent to becoming a three-time MLA, Sarkaria has always carried the vibe of a leader who believes raw political strength matters more than polished speeches or social media branding. His aggressive style, blunt language, and old-school Congress swagger still make him look like a politician from Punjab’s tougher political era. Supporters see him as fearless and grounded. Critics feel his politics represents the same pressure-driven Congress culture many voters are tired of. In Punjab’s changing political landscape, where do you think Sukhbinder Sarkaria truly stands today ?
सुखबिंदर सिंह सरकारिया ने अपनी छवि आसान रास्ते से नहीं, बल्कि हार, बगावत और कांग्रेस की अंदरूनी लड़ाइयों के बीच बनाई। निर्दलीय चुनाव हारने से लेकर तीन बार विधायक बनने तक, सरकारिया हमेशा ऐसे नेता लगे जो चमकदार भाषणों और सोशल मीडिया छवि से ज्यादा ज़मीनी ताकत पर भरोसा करते हैं। उनका आक्रामक अंदाज़, बेबाक भाषा और पुरानी कांग्रेस वाली दबदबे की राजनीति आज भी उन्हें पंजाब के पुराने दौर का मजबूत खिलाड़ी दिखाती है। समर्थक उन्हें निडर और ज़मीन से जुड़ा नेता मानते हैं। आलोचकों को लगता है कि उनकी राजनीति उसी दबाव वाली कांग्रेस संस्कृति की याद दिलाती है जिससे कई मतदाता अब थक चुके हैं। पंजाब की बदलती राजनीति में आपके हिसाब से आज सुखबिंदर सरकारिया की असली स्थिति क्या है ?
Pargat Singh often feels like Punjab Congress’s permanently frustrated “honest man”, clean image, sharp speeches, and always sounding one step away from publicly clashing with his own party again. From his sports hero background to openly challenging Congress leadership during difficult phases, Pargat built the image of a leader who looks more comfortable questioning the system than quietly adjusting to it. Supporters see him as fearless and genuine. Critics feel he carries more frustration and idealism than real political aggression. And inside the Punjab Congress, Pargat often appears respected by many, but rarely treated like a true power centre. In Punjab’s loud political circus, what do you think truly defines Pargat Singh’s political image today ?