SAS NAGAR -Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday called upon Punjab’s youth to shift from job-seeking to job creation, asserting from Mohali that his government is actively building an ecosystem where young people can start their own ventures with full state support. He said that the need to migrate abroad in search of employment is being steadily eliminated as opportunities are being created within Punjab itself.
Drawing a sharp contrast with previous Akali and Congress regimes, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while earlier governments hid behind the excuse of empty coffers, his government has delivered beyond its promises through clean intent and decisive governance, proving that the system was never the limitation but the lack of political will.
Addressing a gathering during a Lok Milni in Mohali’s Saneta village, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “In dearth of any issue against me the opposition is stooping too low by leveling false and baseless personal allegations against me.” He added that he has been making strenuous efforts for the overall development of Punjab due to which the opposition has been baffled. “These leaders are not able to digest that the welfare of the common man and progress of the state is being made. Due to this they are leveling baseless and irrational allegations against me which reflects their desperation and frustration, ” he stated.
Emphasizing his approach to governance, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “I might not be having experience of plundering the wealth of people but I have an expertise to share the sorrows of the general public and resolve their issues.” He added that he is working dedicatedly for the well being of the state and prosperity of its people. “Due to this the opposition is upset. Some of the political leaders are not able to digest these things due to which they are repeatedly spitting baseless venom against me, ” he said.
Making it clear that such tactics will not affect his resolve, the Chief Minister stated, “Such cheap tactics won’t deter me from serving the people of the state and I will continue this noble task for the overall development of the state.” He added, “My predecessors had never bothered about the state or its people. These haughty leaders always gave preference to their family and vested interests rather than working for the state.” He said that this attitude proved detrimental for Punjab and its people due to which they cannot be forgiven.
Reiterating his point, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Such cheap tactics won’t deter me from serving the people of the state and I will continue this noble task for the overall development of the state.” He added again that his predecessors had never bothered about the state or its people and always gave preference to their family and vested interests. “This attitude of these leaders proved detrimental both for Punjab and its people, ” he said.
Continuing his attack, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Those who cannot find even five members for constituting a committee of their party are day dreaming to win 117 seats in the state.” He added that such leaders patronised gangsters and drug smugglers, inflicting serious damage on Punjab’s youth. “Akali Dal is a party of political deadwoods which has been rejected by the people time and again, ” he said.
The Chief Minister stated, “Akali leadership is building castles in the air to mislead the people but Punjabis will not get swayed.” He added that people will never forgive them and will teach them a befitting lesson again. “They have repeatedly betrayed the state and misused religion for vested political interests, ” he said.
Taking on the BJP, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The saffron party is welcome to test its waters in the ensuing assembly polls but it must remember that candidates are required on 117 seats.” He added, “As the party does not have enough leaders, it will borrow candidates from other parties.” He asserted that people are aware of BJP’s track record. “There is a long saga of injustice and step motherly treatment of the party against Punjab and its people, ” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This is taxpayers’ money and every single penny is being utilized for public welfare, something missing in earlier regimes.” He added that earlier parties used to play musical chairs to plunder resources. “Baffled by the unprecedented works of the Punjab Government, the opposition is making baseless and irrational statements, ” he said.
Reiterating the government’s achievements, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “For the first time in the history of the state more than eight hours of uninterrupted power has been supplied to farm tube wells during paddy season.” He added that farmers are now receiving electricity during the daytime, transforming their lives. “The Punjab Government is judiciously utilizing every single penny of the state exchequer for the well being of the people, ” he said