SAS Nagar (Mohali), March 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave a clarion call to people. He urged everyone to be active partners in the drug campaign. Bhagwant Mann Calls for Public Support in Drug Crackdown. This involvement is essential so this scourge can be completely wiped out from the state.

CM Launches City Surveillance System, Seeks Public Support in Drug Crackdown

The Chief Minister addressed the gathering after launching the City Surveillance and Management System. He said that the state government has launched a major crackdown against drugs. He said that this meticulously planned campaign has been launched to snap the supply line of drugs. The campaign aims to put the drug peddler behind the bars. It also seeks to ensure the rehabilitation of drug addicts. Bhagwant Singh Mann profusely thanked the people for their overwhelming response to the anti-drug campaign. However, he said this war cannot be won without the active support of people. The Chief Minister urged the people to share information about drug smugglers involved in the heinous crime of drug smuggling. He assured that exemplary action will be taken against them. He stated that the properties acquired by the drug smugglers through drug money are being razed. This is part of the mega drive launched by the state government. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the drive against drugs will continue. It will persist until a single ounce of this scourge is present in the state.

Drug Crackdown : CM Highlights Pro-People Initiatives

The Chief Minister listed the pro-people initiatives taken by the state government. He said that more than 51000 youth have got government jobs. Additionally, 90% of households are getting zero bill. More than 2.5 crore people have also received free treatment in Aam Aadmi Clinics besides other benefits. He said that apart from fulfilling all the guarantees promised to people, the state government has achieved numerous accomplishments. These were never promised to them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that they are here to serve the people and are not from political background due to which they are fulfilling every word made to people. The Chief Minister said that the state Government has launched first of its kind initiative in the country, a dedicated Sadak Surakhya Force to ensure   enhanced security and to save precious lives on the state and  National Highways. He said that specially trained, freshly recruited 1597 personnel including girls are acting as the backbone to this force, who have been provided with the latest,   fully equipped  144 vehicles and since its launch in February last year the state has witnessed a 48.10% reduction in casualties due to accidents. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that several other states and even the Government of India has hailed this out of the box initiative of the state government.

CM: Health, Education, Infrastructure, Law & Order Top Priorities for Punjab’s Holistic Development

The Chief Minister said that health, education, power, water and infrastructure along with law and order are the top priorities of his government.He said the government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the state’s holistic development and people’s progress. Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government is making every effort to make Punjab a front-runner state in the country. The Chief Minister said that it is a moment of immense pride and satisfaction that this scheme has been launched in the city. He said that this scheme will be soon replicated in all other cities of the state so that people are immensely benefitted from it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that all out efforts are being made to ensure safety, security and protection of the people. The Chief Minister urged the people to become responsible citizens by following road safety rules as it was in larger public interest. He asked them to take a pledge for following the traffic rules so that their life can be saved. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that every effort is being made to facilitate the people. He assured that no stone will be left unturned for this Nobel cause.