Anything can be planted in Punjab, not seeds of hatred: Mann
Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 May, 2022 10:32 AM
Malerkotla (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Issuing a stern warning to the anti-social elements trying to disturb the peace and harmony of the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said anything can be planted in the fertile land of the state but not the seeds of hatred.
The government would not spare anyone involved in nefarious attempts at weakening the strong social bonding amongst the people of the state.
Addressing the gathering after offering prayers at local Idgah on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Mann said Eid is a festival which makes humanity feel the pain of others and this sacred festival symbolises universal brotherhood, peace and amity.
Ensuring a comprehensive and all-round development of Malerkotla, the chief minister said no stone would be left unturned to develop required infrastructure in the newly-formed district.
He said the last government had just given district status to Malerkotla but lot is to be done to make it a district in a real sense.
Chief Minister Mann said he was well aware of the needs of Malerkotla and development of education and health infrastructure in the district would be given top priority.
Conceding to the demands raised by local MLA Mohmmad Jamil Ur Rehman, Mann assured that this historic city would not face any shortage of funds till the entire development process is completed to the satisfaction of its residents.
Reiterating his government's commitment of regaining the lost glory of the state, the Chief Minister said during the 46 days, people of the state have witnessed his government's initiatives to provide clean and transparent administration besides creating enormous job opportunities for the youth.
During this time, where corruption has been eradicated, a successful campaign has been launched to free the government land from illegal possessions.
Urging people to give their government at least some time to perform, Mann said that his government has been implementing every commitment made to the people.
His Cabinet has already approved massive recruitment drive to fill 26,454 posts lying vacant in various government departments, besides giving approval to amend the Act to give MLAs of the state Assembly only one pension regardless of the number of terms served.
He said that AAP government is committed to spending every penny from the state treasury on the welfare of the people.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the country's top security officers held a meeting on Wednesday over the situation arising out of the IAF chopper crash in Tamil Nadu that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others onboard the ill-fated helicopter.
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella body of the farmers protesting along the borders of the national capital over agricultural issues, have agreed to the draft proposal prepared by the Central government, and is expected make a "major announcement" on Thursday. A meeting is likely to be held on Thursday noon to decide the further strategy of the movement.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress high command for appointing Ajay Maken as the Chairman of the screening committee for shortlisting candidates for the next Vidhan Sabha elections in Punjab. In a statement here, Amarinder Singh said Maken is the nephew of (late) Lalit Maken, who was one of the main culprits of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the sand mafia in Punjab alone runs illegal business of over Rs 20,000 crore. There are serious allegations of direct involvement of ruling Congress MLAs, their ministers and their close associates, including the Chief Minister himself.
Farmers' agitation on the borders of the national capital is likely to end soon as the Centre on Tuesday gave a written assurance on their demands. After a meeting in the evening, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is spear-heading the agitation, said that they will meet again on Wednesday as they have sought some clarifications from the government on its communication.
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