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?
With former IAS officer KJS Cheema, known for his long administrative career, now joining the Shiromani Akali Dal under Sukhbir Singh Badal, the party appears to be adding both experience and legacy connect to its rebuilding strategy. Cheema served for nearly a decade as Special Principal Secretary to former CM Late Sardar Parkash Singh Badal, held key roles in Punjab, and also worked at the Centre as well as with Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal. A former Army Captain, his profile reflects discipline and governance experience. However, his tenure in Punjab also saw administrative friction, including his repatriation to his parent cadre, West Bengal, in 2017 and a show-cause notice over his extended stay outside his home cadre. With roots in Sangrur and a strong yet debated administrative background, his entry has sparked buzz about a possible political role in the 2027 elections. Will KJS Cheema emerge as the Shiromani Akali Dal’s candidate from Sangrur in 2027 ?
पूर्व आई.ए.एस. अधिकारी के. जे. एस. चीमा, जो अपने लंबे प्रशासनिक करियर के लिए जाने जाते हैं, अब सुखबीर सिंह बादल के नेतृत्व में शिरोमणि अकाली दल में शामिल हो गए हैं। पार्टी उन्हें अपने पुनर्निर्माण प्रयास में अनुभव और विरासत से जुड़े चेहरे के रूप में देख रही है। चीमा ने लगभग एक दशक तक पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री स्व. सरदार प्रकाश सिंह बादल के विशेष प्रमुख सचिव के रूप में कार्य किया, पंजाब में कई अहम पद संभाले और केंद्र के साथ-साथ पश्चिम बंगाल में ममता बनर्जी के साथ भी काम किया। एक पूर्व आर्मी कैप्टन होने के नाते उनका प्रोफाइल अनुशासन और प्रशासनिक अनुभव को दर्शाता है। हालांकि, पंजाब में उनके कार्यकाल के दौरान प्रशासनिक विवाद भी सामने आए, जिनमें 2017 में उनके पैरेंट कैडर पश्चिम बंगाल में वापसी और अपने मूल कैडर से बाहर लंबे समय तक रहने को लेकर शो-कॉज नोटिस शामिल है। संगरूर से जुड़ाव और मजबूत लेकिन कुछ हद तक विवादित प्रशासनिक पृष्ठभूमि के बीच, अब 2027 चुनावों में उनकी भूमिका को लेकर चर्चा तेज हो गई है। क्या के.जे.एस. चीमा संगरूर से शिरोमणि अकाली दल के उम्मीदवार बनकर उभरेंगे ?
Ravinder Singh Khera, currently serving as Shiromani Akali Dal's Halka Incharge in Kharar and known for his grassroots work and active posts on local issues like roads, youth concerns, and governance, has been steadily building his presence in the constituency. His name is now being discussed as a possible face of the Shiromani Akali Dal from Kharar. The seat is currently held by Anmol Gagan Maan, with recent controversy around her husband’s conviction and jail in a cheque bounce case adding to the political narrative and scrutiny around public image. Will Ravinder Singh Khera emerge as the Akali Dal’s candidate who can give a tough fight to other parties in Kharar in 2027 ?
