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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Amid Controversy

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Banwarilal Purohit resigns from his position citing personal reasons and amid allegations of tampering in mayoral elections.

Banwarilal Purohit, the Punjab Governor and UT administrator, has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu. This decision follows recent controversies surrounding allegations of tampering in the Chandigarh mayoral elections in favor of a BJP candidate. Purohit stepped down just a day after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, coinciding with the BJP's comprehensive victory in the Chandigarh mayoral polls. As a three-time MP, Purohit has previously held governorships in Tamil Nadu and Assam, ending his tenure in Punjab amidst speculated political tensions. The resignation marks a significant development in the Punjab political landscape, potentially signifying deeper schisms within the state's leadership.

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Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab governor, UT administrator ... (Hindustan Times)

In a short letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Banwarilal Purohit cited personal reasons behind tendering his resignation.

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Citing Personal Reasons (The Wire)

Purohit's resignation comes days after allegations of tampering in the Chandigarh mayoral elections in favour of a BJP candidate.

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns, cites 'personal reasons ... (Livemint)

Purohit resigned a day after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. The BJP's triumph in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, securing all three posts, dealt ...

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Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab governor, cites personal reasons (Times of India)

India News: Read about Banwarilal Purohit's resignation as Punjab governor citing personal reasons. Get the latest updates on the political developments in ...

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Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab Governor citing 'personal ... (The Indian Express)

A three-time MP, Banwarilal Purohit had earlier served as the governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam.

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit steps down from role, citing ... (Business Today)

His decision to step down was communicated through an official letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, in which he requested that his resignation be ...

Purohit resigns as Punjab guv, cites personal reasons (Times of India)

Vibhor.Mohan. Chandigarh: Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit, who also serves as Chandigarh UT administrator, submitted his resignation to President ...

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Punjab Governor Purohit Resigns: End of Prolonged Feud with CM ... (Nagpur Today)

Nagpur Today News - Punjab Governor Purohit Resigns: End of Prolonged Feud with CM Mann?

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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns from post citing ... (India Today)

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigned from the post on Saturday citing "personal reasons and certain other commitments".

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