Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Punjab CM Mann Shuffles Cabinet; Arora Gets Power Dept
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, changed some roles in his government.
Sanjeev Arora, who is already in charge of industry and investment, will now also handle the power department.
This means he's responsible for electricity.
The previous power minister, Harbhajan Singh, will focus on public works.
This happened after workers at the electricity company went on strike, causing problems.
Sources say this change shows Arora is gaining more power in the government.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reallocated the Power Department to Sanjeev Arora.
Harbhajan Singh was divested of the Power Department, retaining Public Works.
Arora now oversees industry, investment promotion, NRI affairs, and power.
The reshuffle occurred after a PSPCL employee strike and power-related issues.
Sources suggest Arora is becoming a key figure in the government.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Ministers Sanjeev Arora and Harbhajan Singh, and PSPCL employees.
- What
- Cabinet reshuffle in Punjab, with a reallocation of portfolios.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- Due to handling of PSPCL employee strike and other power-related issues.
Government
Employees
Minister's Performance vs. Employee Concerns
Government
The government felt the previous minister was unable to effectively manage the power department, especially during a strike by employees.
Employees
The employees expressed concerns over their demands and a recent salary hike.
- CM
- Bhagwant Mann
- New Power Minister
- Sanjeev Arora
- Previous Power Minister
- Harbhajan Singh
- Portfolios Added to Arora
- Power
- Former Minister Dropped
- Kuldeep Dhaliwal
- Departments Under Arora
- Industry, Commerce, Investment Promotion, NRI Affairs, and Power