After unfurling the national Tricolour at the state-level function marking the 80th Independence Day at Cantt Board Stadium, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the 80th year of Independence will be the year of economic freedom for Punjab’s women, as for the first time, mothers and daughters are gaining the freedom to spend their own money according to their wishes, with more than 65 lakh women already receiving Samman Rashi out of the 74.59 lakh women registered under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that walking in the footsteps of the great national heroes, his government is making tireless efforts to fulfil their aspirations, ensure the welfare of all and build a prosperous and ‘Rangla Punjab’ by fulfilling every promise made to the people.
He said that this spirit of empowerment is being extended across Punjab through transformative education and healthcare, employment for the youth, canal water reaching the fields, a decisive fight against drugs and stronger public safety, while preserving the peace, brotherhood and communal harmony that define Punjab.
Sharing a few snippets from this auspicious gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: “On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day today, paid tributes to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Ji and other national heroes at Hussainiwala, the sacred land of Ferozepur. We are continuously working to create a ‘Rangla Punjab’ that fulfils the dreams of our martyrs. Employment has been provided to 69,093 youth, 88% of the state’s fields are now receiving canal water, and the Education and Health Revolutions, along with the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), are strengthening Punjab’s development and security. Let us work together to further strengthen Punjab’s peace and communal harmony. Heartiest greetings to everyone on Independence Day. Inquilab Zindabad.”
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national Tricolour, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The country is celebrating its 80th Independence Day and on this solemn occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of the country, especially the people of Punjab.