FATEHGARH CHURIAN-Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab is now seeing a clear contrast between “Kaam Ki Rajneeti” and the family-centric politics of the past. During a massive Lok Milni at Ghanie Ke Bangar in Fatehgarh Churian, the Chief Minister highlighted free electricity for 90% of households, treatment up to ₹10 lakh, canal water for 88% of agricultural land and direct financial assistance to mothers and sisters, saying his government had focused on taking the benefits of governance directly to the people.
The Chief Minister pointed out that in just four-and-a-half years, his government had delivered more work than the 22 years of Congress and Akali rule, while the transformation of government schools had taken Punjab to the top position in education. Pointing to the overwhelming response during the public survey at the gathering, he said the people’s message was clear ahead of 2027.
Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “Today, the love and enthusiasm shown by the people of Majha who gathered for a massive public meeting at Ghanie Ke Bangar village in Fatehgarh Churian constituency was truly overwhelming. The traditional parties looted Punjab in the name of ‘me and my family’, but we have worked with honesty and integrity, providing free electricity to 90% of households, free treatment up to ₹10 lakh, canal water to farmers’ fields, and direct financial assistance to mothers and sisters. It is because of these policies that Punjab has today emerged as the number one state in the country in education.”
“During the public survey conducted at the rally, the overwhelming response from the people, with hands raised in support, demonstrated that their trust remains with us. It has also shown that in 2027, the people of Punjab will once again choose the path of development. Inquilab Zindabad, ” the post concluded.
Addressing the Lok Milni in the Fatehgarh Churian Assembly constituency, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government’s focus was on reducing the financial burden on families, strengthening public institutions and delivering tangible improvements in essential services. “Governance has meaning only when its benefits reach the doorstep of the common man. Our government is working to reduce the financial burden on families and strengthen essential public services, ” he said.
The Chief Minister said that around 90% of households in Punjab were benefiting from free electricity, while the state government had also introduced health initiatives under which families could receive treatment cover of up to ₹10 lakh. He said that these interventions were aimed at ensuring that public resources translated into direct relief for ordinary families. “Our approach is clear: public money must be used for public welfare. Whether it is electricity, healthcare, education or irrigation, the benefits must reach ordinary people, ” he said.
Taking a political swipe at previous governments, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Congress and Akali Dal governments had remained trapped in what he described as the politics of family and personal interests. He said that the people of Punjab had the right to compare the work done by different governments on issues that directly affected their daily lives. “Punjab needs politics that talks about schools, hospitals, electricity, irrigation, employment, infrastructure and the future of our youth. The real test of any government is what it delivers to the people, ” he said.
The Chief Minister pointed out that his government had undertaken extensive development work in its four-and-a-half years in office and contrasted it with the 22 years during which Congress and Akali governments had governed Punjab. He listed education, healthcare, electricity, irrigation, employment and infrastructure among the key areas where his government had focused on delivery.
Referring to the political situation in Punjab, he said that parties that had governed the state in the past were now attempting to come together despite their differences. Referring to Congress, Akali Dal and BJP, he said that these parties were seeking political space in Punjab after having governed the state at different points in its history.
He said that the people would examine the record of different governments and compare their performance on issues affecting everyday life. “The people of Punjab are capable of judging the record of every government. They will decide on the basis of the work that has been done and the issues that affect their families, ” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.
During the Lok Milni, the Chief Minister also interacted directly with residents and heard their concerns regarding local development and public services. He said that direct interaction with people was an important mechanism for understanding ground realities and ensuring that administrative interventions addressed genuine local requirements.
He assured residents that the concerns raised during the Lok Milni would be examined by the concerned departments and appropriate action would be taken in accordance with government policy and available resources.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab had faced serious challenges over the decades, including unemployment, drug abuse, declining groundwater levels, inadequate public infrastructure and weaknesses in public institutions. He said that addressing these challenges required sustained policy intervention rather than temporary political announcements.“Punjab’s development cannot be achieved through announcements alone. It requires sustained work, strong public institutions and a continuous focus on the welfare of the people, ” affirmed the Chief Minister.
He reiterated that his government would continue to place ordinary citizens at the centre of its governance agenda and that the performance of public institutions would remain the principal measure of administrative success.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Lok Milni provided residents of Fatehgarh Churian an opportunity to raise local issues directly with the Chief Minister. He said that Punjab’s development required collective effort and a sustained focus on public welfare, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and employment.