Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is merely passing his time by cracking jokes. He asked Bhagwant Mann to explain what happened to the promises made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to women and youth during the last elections.
The AAP had promised to provide ₹1,000 every month to women, and nearly five years of the government’s tenure have passed, with the next elections now around the corner. Yet, the Punjab Chief Minister is still asking women from the stage whether he should deposit one month’s money, two months’ money or three months’ money into their accounts. “What else can this be if not a joke?” he asked.
Similarly, Saini alleged that due to the poor law-and-order situation in Punjab, industries are migrating from the state, creating an employment crisis for the youth, while frustrated and disappointed youngsters are increasingly falling into the trap of drug addiction.
Chief Minister Saini was addressing women at the Teej festival organised in Ghanaur town of Patiala district on Saturday. He gave a message of women’s empowerment, self-reliance and building a drug-free society. He distributed kothlis and suits among women and felicitated women artists who presented cultural programmes.
Former Haryana Minister Aseem Goel, Teej festival convenor Vikas Sharma and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Saini said that during the last election, the AAP managed to secure votes by misleading the people of Punjab, but this time the people of Punjab, particularly mothers and sisters, are fully aware.
“This time, women are ready to bring about a change in Punjab. Inspired by the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they will form a BJP government in Punjab and once again make Punjab a happy and prosperous state. The youth of Punjab have also made up their minds to bring a BJP government to power,” he said.