Former Union minister and grandson of slain CM Beant Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Wednesday said his grandfather’s assassin Jagtar Singh Hawara is likely to get parole to meet his ailing mother, as Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has sent a positive report to the Centre on humanitarian grounds.In a departure from his earlier stand, Bittu met Kataria at Punjab Lok Bhawan in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening “to thank him for sending a positive report”. Bittu has been a strong votary of strict punishment for militants. After meeting the Governor, Bittu told The Indian Express, “I met him to thank him for sending a positive report. I was in touch with the Governor for the last 10 days over the issue. He has now sent a positive report. He had been in touch with the Union Home Ministry for the last 10 days.”Read | Once Rahul Gandhi’s close aide, now his ‘traitor friend’, who is MoS Ravneet Bittu?He said the Chandigarh Police had also sent a positive report to the Centre, stating that Hawara’s visit to meet his mother would not pose any threat to law and order or peace in the state. “He will certainly come out. He will meet his mother. I cannot say how many days of parole he would get. I had gone to thank him,” Bittu said.Also Read | How Union MoS Ravneet Bittu fits in with BJP's game plan for Punjab pollsOn why he had taken a divergent stand this time, Bittu said, “This is purely on humanitarian grounds. His mother is ailing. We have been told she misses her son. She has been remembering him and not drinking water. If something happens to her without meeting her son, it will be a reflection on our society as a whole.”Kanchan Vasdev is a Senior Assistant Editor in The Indian Express’ Punjab bureau. She is a highly experienced journalist with 22 years of expertise covering high-stakes politics, governance, and social issues in Northern India. Professional Background Role: Primary reporter covering the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), government policies, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in the state. Experience: She previously worked with The Tribune and has played a key role in launching various city editions. Special Projects: Abandoned Brides: Authored a monograph on brides abandoned by NRIs as part of the Prabha Dutt Memorial Fellowship. Environment: Worked as a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) fellow, focusing on the pollution levels in the Satluj river. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent reporting focuses on the legislative strategies and political maneuvers of the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government: 1. Legislative & Governance Standoffs "Punjab govt advances special Assembly session to pass resolution against VB-G RAM G Bill" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the state's move to block the Centre's "Viksit Bharat" mission, which the state claims will undermine MGNREGA. "Punjab govt doubles down on special sessions, sixth in January" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing the AAP government's use of special sessions as a legislative tool amid tensions with the Governor. "Punjab asks 'VIP teachers' working near Chandigarh to go back to border districts" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on CM Mann's move to end the practice of influential teachers avoiding postings in remote areas. 2. Political Analysis & Rural Polls "Punjab rural polls: Why Akalis are likened to dinosaurs in Punjab" (Dec 19, 2025): Analyzing CM Bhagwant Mann's rhetoric against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following local body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues" (Dec 18, 2025): Breaking down the results of the 2025 rural elections. "Rahul Gandhi and Sidhu alike, says Bhagwant Mann" (Dec 13, 2025): Covering the CM's critique of the Congress leadership. 3. Law Enforcement & Bureaucracy "Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement" (Dec 10, 2025): Investigative reporting on the bureaucratic red tape involving the Election Commission and the state government. "Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal Singh" (Nov 27, 2025): Detailing the state government's refusal to grant parole to the radical preacher and sitting MP. 4. Welfare & Economy "Punjab government's plan to add more freebies to 'atta-dal' scheme hits funds roadblock" (Dec 4, 2024): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing the state's flagship food security program. "Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach" (Dec 2, 2025). Signature Beat Kanchan Vasdev is known for her insider access to Punjab's political executive. Her writing provides deep insights into how state policies are formulated and the friction points between the state government and central authorities. Her dual expertise in environment and law allows her to report on complex issues like the "Farmhouse Policy" (Dec 18, 2025) and river pollution with a unique policy-oriented lens. X (Twitter): @kanchan99 ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram