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?
Kulbir Singh Zira has built his political profile as a young and active leader of the Indian National Congress, winning from Zira in 2017 and holding an organisational role as Vice President of Punjab Youth Congress. He is known for his aggressive style and strong visibility on ground issues, has remained a noticeable face in Punjab politics. However, after losing the 2022 Assembly election from Zira and then facing another defeat from Khadoor Sahib in 2024, questions have emerged about both his core stronghold and his ability to expand beyond it. As 2027 approaches, has Kulbir Singh Zira’s political base weakened even in his home turf, or can he still rebuild his ground strength and emerge as a bigger state-level leader despite recent setbacks ?
कुलबीर सिंह जीरा ने 2017 में जीरा से जीत हासिल कर अपनी राजनीतिक पहचान बनाई और पंजाब यूथ कांग्रेस के उपाध्यक्ष के रूप में संगठन में भी अहम भूमिका निभाई। वह अपने आक्रामक अंदाज़ और जमीनी मुद्दों पर सक्रियता के लिए जाने जाते हैं, जिससे वह पंजाब राजनीति में एक दिखाई देने वाला चेहरा बने रहे। लेकिन 2022 में जीरा से विधानसभा चुनाव हारने और फिर 2024 में खडूर साहिब से हार का सामना करने के बाद उनके मजबूत आधार और विस्तार क्षमता दोनों पर सवाल खड़े हो गए हैं। जैसे-जैसे 2027 नज़दीक आ रहा है, सवाल यह है: क्या कुलबीर सिंह जीरा का राजनीतिक आधार उनके अपने क्षेत्र में भी कमजोर हो गया है, या क्या वह हालिया झटकों के बावजूद अपनी पकड़ दोबारा मजबूत कर एक बड़े राज्यस्तरीय नेता के रूप में उभर सकते हैं ?
Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria’s political journey reflects persistence turning into dominance, from early defeats in Raja Sansi to winning the seat for four consecutive terms starting from 2007 and building a strong, reliable base in the region. A senior leader of Indian National Congress, he has also held key organisational roles and remained an important face in Majha politics. Yet, despite consistent electoral success, his presence in top state-level leadership conversations often seems limited. As Punjab heads towards 2027, the sharper question is: Can Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria convert his strong winning streak into a bigger leadership role at the state level, or will his influence remain largely confined to Raja Sansi and regional politics ?
