Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday slammed the traditional political parties of the state for backstabbing the brave people of the border region by ruining their several generations for their vested political interests.

Addressing the gathering after dedicating newly upgraded Sugar Mill at Batala, the Chief Minister bemoaned that the progressive and fertile border region of the state has lagged behind in the pace of development due to apathetic attitude of the traditional political parties. He said that the leaders of these parties ruined the younger generations of the state by implicating them in false cases by misusing their power. Bhagwant Singh Mann that the residents of border districts of the state are brave people who have always safeguarded the unity and sovereignty of the country.

This sacred land is blessed by great Gurus.

The Chief Minister stated that this sacred land, blessed by great Gurus, is inhabited by brave and hardworking people who have suffered due to the political vendetta of traditional parties. He emphasized that this region, which had produced great patriots and nationalists, had not experienced development under the rule of these parties. Bhagwant Singh Mann lamented that, despite their immense contributions, the people of this region had been deceived by the traditional parties.

However, the Chief Minister highlighted that his government is working tirelessly to develop the region, leading to the construction of the upgraded sugar mill at a cost of Rs 296 crore. He explained that the mill can crush 3500 tons of sugar and houses a 14 Mega Watt co-generation plant. Bhagwant Singh Mann also mentioned that the mill will produce refined sugar and be the first cooperative sugar mill in the state to do so.

Traditional Parties ; The mill has a target of crushing 35 lakh quintals of sugarcane.

The Chief Minister said that the mill has a target of crushing 35 lakh quintal sugarcane in the current season adding that it is a very environmentally friendly plant. He said that this is the first of its kind Sugar Mill in India where 100% of gas will be injected in the pipeline. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the capacity of the mill was 14000 Cubic meters daily and it will prevent pollution equal to that caused by 30,000 cars in the environment.

The Chief Minister said that it will process over 150 tons of waste daily and will produce 20 tons of the best organic fertilizer thereby giving impetus to the local economy. He said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Bahadurpur is the first village in Punjab to have a pipeline to deliver cooking gas.

Traditional Parties : state will continue to lead the country in maximum sugarcane price

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Punjab is giving the highest rate of sugarcane not only in the country but across the globe thereby immensely benefitting its farmers. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state will continue to lead the country in maximum sugarcane price as per the commitment of the state government. He said that his government has always provided high rates to the sugarcane cultivators and this trend will continue in future too.

The Chief Minister said that the social bonding in the state is so strong that any seed could grow on the fertile land of Punjab but the seed of hatred will never germinate here at any cost. He said that although people are making futile attempts to disturb the hard-earned peace of the state, Punjab is a sacred land of great Gurus, saints, and seers who have shown us the path of mutual love and tolerance. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjabis have always opposed tyranny, injustice and oppression by cementing the bond of love and harmony.

political parties have always pursued the agenda of hatred

The Chief Minister said that AAP deserves credit for bringing sectors like health, education, power, water, and infrastructure to the center stage of national politics. He added that his government prioritizes these sectors and is leaving no stone unturned to advance them.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while the other political parties have always pursued the agenda of hatred and divisiveness, AAP had given new direction to politics by according top priority to these sectors.

government is setting up such plants to reduce pollution

Quoting verse ‘Pawan Guru, Paani Pitaah, Mata Dharat Mahat’ from Gurbani, the Chief Minister said that the great Gurus have equated air (pawan) with teacher, water (paani) with father and land (dharat) with mother. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now the time has come when we must imbibe the teachings of Gurbani in our lives for restoring the pristine glory of the state by resolving to save the environment of the state. He said that the state government is setting up such plants to reduce pollution thereby helping in making the state clean, green and pollution free.

Akali leaders are now facing public wrath

Taking a jibe at the Akali leaders, the Chief Minister remarked that despite their tall promises and lip service, these leaders ultimately failed to deliver anything tangible to the people. He further emphasized that as a result of such misdeeds, the Akali leaders are now facing public wrath, underscoring that in a democracy, the power of the common man reigns supreme. Moreover, Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted that the people have decisively sent those who once claimed they would rule for 25 years into political oblivion.

state government is setting up such projects to generate employment

The Chief Minister said that the state government is setting up such projects to generate employment opportunities for the youth. He said that the state government is making concerted efforts to ensure it gives jobs to local youth.. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will help in reversing the trend of people migrating abroad in search of jobs thereby making youth an active partner in social economic progress of the state. 

Earlier, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, MLA Aman Sher Singh Sherry Kalsi and others welcomed the Chief Minister on the occasion.

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