CM SLAMS AKALI LEADERS FOR DISTRIBUTING THE MONEY OF GOLAK FOR VESTED POLITICAL INTERESTS
Rampura Phul (Bathinda), October 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann slammed the opposition parties for their misleading propaganda against the state government. On Saturday, he said that the leaders of the opposition have other intentions. They just want to attain power for their vested interests. They prefer settling their scores rather than serving the people.
The Chief Minister addressed the gathering after dedicating Railway Over Bridge (ROB) here today. He said that the opposition leaders are eagerly waiting to return to power. Their hope is to teach me a lesson for my several pro-people initiatives rather than serving the state. He said that these leaders have no vision for the state or its people. They just want to attain power to muzzle the voice of the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders have plundered the wealth of the state for their vested political interests. This is why the people had ousted him.
Opposition : SLAMS AKALI LEADERS FOR DISTRIBUTING THE MONEY OF GOLAK FOR VESTED POLITICAL INTERESTS
The Chief Minister said that the traditional Opposition political parties are envious of him. They can’t digest that the son of a common man is governing the state effectively. He said that the people of the state have lost their faith. The traditional Opposition political parties have an anti-people and anti-Punjab stance. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people of the state will forgive these parties. These parties have ruined the state. They have used the tanks to attack Sri Harmandir Sahib.
The Chief Minister said that these people have only ‘one way’ pockets as they can acquire the money through illegal means rather than giving it to the people. He said that the former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has distributed the money of ‘Golaks’ to the people. He did not use his own business funds from Dabwali transport or Sukh Vilas. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that people know his dubious character well and even identify the money notes he distributes, as the money belongs to them—their hard-earned income.
Opposition : Chief Minister challenged the Akali leader
Taking a dig at Sukhbir’s claim of being a farmer, the Chief Minister challenged the Akali leader to reveal the secret of how he built a flourishing transport business and hotels from a single chunk of land. He added that everyone knows the Akalis mercilessly plundered the state’s wealth, which enabled them to establish all these businesses.Bhagwant Singh Mann said that moreover these people patronized the chitta trade in the state which led to the genocide of generations of the state.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government will adopt no leniency towards the ‘Jarnails’ who were the perpetrators behind the genocide of youth through the curse of drugs. He said that the government has already jailed the leaders who had patronized the drug trade, adding that these leaders not only supported drug trafficking across the state but also ironically transported and sold drugs in their official government vehicles. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in the past no one had previously dared to arrest these affluent leaders, but now his government has done so and they will have to pay the price for their sins.
The Chief Minister said that, surprisingly, the arrest of this Akali leader exposed the unholy nexus between political parties, as they cried over human rights violations and demanded special cells and facilities for the accused. He added that this region has produced several ace leaders, but they never focused on its development, caring only for their families’ well-being and showing no intent to support such projects. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that contrary to them the state government headed by him is taking every decision for the welfare of the common man.
state government started work to construct more than 19,000 kilometre link roads
The Chief Minister said that the state government has started work to construct more than 19,000 kilometre link roads in the state adding that the main motive of the campaign is to facilitate the people as these Link Roads act as a catalyst in commuting and smooth transportation of the goods and services to people. He said that these link roads are the arteries of economic growth in the state as they help the people residing in rural areas to commute on one hand and give impetus to trade and business on the other. Bhagwant Singh Mann instructed the Punjab Mandi Board and PWD to ensure high-quality work and to invest every penny allocated for the project in a justified manner.
The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction. Rs 5000 crore is being spent on the project to make the state ‘Power Cut’ Free’. He said that this marks a dawn of a new era. A historic initiative has been introduced in Punjab’s power sector by the state government. Bhagwant Singh Mann launched this project to make Punjab free from power cuts. The government will achieve this by completely transforming the Transmission and Distribution network.
state government has set up Schools of Eminence across the state.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government has set up Schools of Eminence across the state. This aims to impart quality education to the students. As a result, 265 students from these and other government schools have qualified for the JEE Mains exam. Likewise, he said that 44 students have cleared JEE Advanced and 848 students have qualified for NEET. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the government has opened 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics in the last three years and will soon increase this number to over 1,000, adding that these clinics have provided free medicine to 1.75 crore people so far.
The Chief Minister categorically said that such functions never used to take place during the previous regimes. This was because the state government wanted to keep the people in the dark. He said that the state government has provided government jobs to over 55,000 eligible youth. The government awarded these jobs entirely on the basis of merit. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has constituted the Sadak Surakhya Force. As a result, casualties in road accidents have witnessed a 48% dip. The Government of India has also hailed the initiative.
Railway overbridge dedicated to the public.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that today will be remembered as a historic day. It is significant for the people of the neighboring districts. This is especially true for those from the Malwa region. The railway overbridge built at a cost of over Rs 63.55 crore has been dedicated to the public. He said this 1,130 meters long bridge will give a huge reprieve to people. Before the construction of this bridge, people often faced great inconvenience due to the frequent closure of the railway crossing. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that with the construction of this bridge, transportation will become easier, and it will also help save people’s time, money and energy.
School students will get relief from daily hassles
The Chief Minister said that school students will get relief from daily hassles. They will now be able to reach their schools on time. He said that the people of this area had been demanding this ROB for many years. He added that the construction of this bridge will not only benefit the residents of Bathinda and nearby districts. It will also provide major convenience to people from other districts. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this bridge will usher in a new era of economic progress. It will connect the two parts of Rampura city with Patiala Mandi and Nabha Mandi.
