DISTRIBUTES GRANTS WORTH MORE THAN RS 3 CRORE IN DHURI ASSEMBLY SEGMENT
QUIPS THAT PEOPLE CAN HAVE A GLANCE OF BIG FISHES INVOLVED IN DRUGS AT NABHA JAIL
Punjab Newsline, Dhuri (Sangrur)-
Slamming the BJP leaders for creating unnecessary obstacles in developmental projects of state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on a Sunday warned these leaders to refrain from such cheap tactics to jeopardize development in the state.
Addressing the gathering after distributing funds worth Rs 3.07 crore for development works in Dhuri assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that the Ministry of Railways had approved Railway Over Bridge for the city the payment for which is to be made by the state government. However, he said that a senior leader of BJP from the state, visited the city, and issued a statement to scuttle the project for his vested political interests. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that such type of theatricals will not be tolerated and the wise people of Punjab will teach a befitting lesson to such political leaders.
The Chief Minister announced that the work for this ROB will commence soon as he will personally take up this matter with the Union Railway Minister. He also announced that the state government will also construct an ultra modern sports stadium at Dhuri. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann also said that work on construction of the Medical College at Sangrur will also commence soon thereby acting as a catalyst for imparting quality health services to the people.
In a major push for youth empowerment, the Chief Minister said that the state government is setting up eight UPSC coaching centers across Punjab adding that one such center will be set up in Dhuri. He said that these centers will be equipped with libraries, hostels, and other essential facilities to provide quality training for national-level competitive exams. Bhagwant Singh Mann stressed that these initiatives will ensure Punjab’s youth are well-prepared to excel at the national stage.
Talking about Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, the Chief Minister said that this campaign started by the state government is producing desired results. He said that those who want to see the big fish involved in this heinous trade can visit the Nabha Jail to have their glance. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that anyone involved in this crime against humanity will not be spared and exemplary action will be taken against them as per rule of law.
The Chief Minister said that he wants to hand over tiffins in the hands of youth by giving them employment so that they shun the syringes and menace of other drugs. He said that as Idle hands are a devil's workshop, the state government is trying its best to ensure that maximum youth get jobs so that they do not fall prey to the social menaces. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that unemployment is the root cause of several social problems due to which the state government is focusing on eradicating this malady and so far around 55,000 government jobs have been provided to the youth.
The Chief Minister said that the drug mafia was patronized by the earlier governments but his government has launched a crusade against drugs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said meticulous planning has been done to wipe out the menace of drugs from the state and now war against drugs has begun in a full-fledged manner. He said that apart from snapping the supply lines of drugs the state government has put the big fishes involved in this crime behind the bars adding that now the property of the drug peddlers is being seized and destroyed adding that this noble cause cannot be accomplished without active public support.