Chandigarh, November 25: In a first the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in Monday created a new record by providing around 50,000 government jobs to youth merely in 32 months of its tenure.

Hands over recruitment letter to 1311 youth in PSPCL

The Chief Minister today handed over government jobs to 1311 employees in PSPCL thereby completing the total tally of recruiting 49,427 government employees ever since assuming charge of office in March 2022.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister congratulated all the youth who have got government jobs on this auspicious day. He said that this is not any favour on youth of the state but they deserved these jobs but the none of previous governments ever thought about them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that these youth have got jobs completely on the basis of merit.

  Jobs : Entire recruitment process   carried on in a fair and transparent manner.

The Chief Minister stated that his government has carried out the entire recruitment process in a fair and transparent manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann shared that he assumed office in March 2022, and within a few months, he successfully resumed coal supply from the Pachwara coal mines. He said that the state has created history by purchasing Goindwal power plant owned by a private company GVK Power.

 Jobs : first time this reverse trend has started

The Chief Minister said that for the first time this reverse trend has started that the government has purchased any private power plant whereas in the past the state governments used to sell their assets to the favourite individuals at ‘throw away’ prices. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a private company, GVK Power, previously owned this thermal plant, which the government has now purchased for Rs 1080 crore. He urged the youth to seize the opportunities provided by the state government through these government jobs, adding that the Punjab government is leaving no stone unturned in making the youth an active partner in the state’s progress and development.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab is a blessed land as every second village of the state has footprints of great Gurus and the state has produced valiant sons who had laid their lives for the country. He said that Punjabis are born entrepreneurs and leaders due to which they have proved their mettle across the globe. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the hard work and resilience of the Punjabis is unmatched owing to which they excel in every sphere.

his government   provided govt jobs to more than 49,427 youths

The Chief Minister said that the youth, who the previous governments’ system had compelled to migrate abroad, are now returning, which is a positive trend of reverse migration in the state. He said that his government had provided government jobs to more than 49,427 youths in less than three years, marking a record in Punjab’s history.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said that among those who secured these government jobs, some are youngsters returned from abroad.

Quips that once again people have rejected haughty politicians  

The Chief Minister said that people of state have ousted the political parties that used to play musical chairs of power to loot them after every five years. He stated that the people have given his government the chance to serve them, and they will work hard to meet their expectations. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that opposition leaders criticize him because they envy the pro-people decisions made by his government.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the traditional parties are envy of him because he hails from a common family. Bhagwant Singh Mann said these leaders, who believe they have a divine right to rule, can’t accept that a common man is running the state efficiently. He added that they have long deceived the people, but now the public is no longer swayed by their propaganda.

People are supreme in democracy

The Chief Minister stated that these arrogant politicians had always taken the people for granted, leading to their eventual ousting. He added that just three days ago, the people had rejected such politicians who referred to them as ‘variety’. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that in democracy, the people are supreme, and these leaders were taught a lesson for ignoring them.

He urged the newly recruited youth to serve the people with dedication, using their positions to help the underprivileged. Bhagwant Singh Mann hoped they would work for the welfare of all sections of society.

Targeting his predecessors, the Chief Minister criticized them for amassing wealth through misuse of power and building palatial homes, which were inaccessible to the public. He said their detachment from the people contributed to their defeat.

this is glimpse of Rangla Punjab

The Chief Minister quipped that such functions of public importance and happiness were rare during the last regimes. However, he said that a new era has arrived, with the government dedicating new projects to the public and providing jobs to the youth. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is glimpse of Rangla Punjab and the state government is now leaving no stone unturned for facilitating the people by organising such days of happiness. Earlier, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries on the occasion.