CHANDIGARH: On the completion of four years of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said the government has fulfilled all guarantees made to the people through what he described as a ‘politics of work’, asserting that the trust reposed by the people after rejecting Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP has not been broken.
The Chief Minister highlighted key achievements including free electricity, daytime power for farmers, canal irrigation reaching 78% of fields, 65, 000 government jobs and 5.5 lakh employment opportunities, along with expanded healthcare through Aam Aadmi Clinics and free treatment up to ₹10 lakh.
He also said the government’s anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, record investments of ₹1.55 lakh crore and road safety reforms through the Sadak Surakhya Force reflect the government’s focus on rebuilding Punjab.
Interacting with media persons on the completion of four years of the AAP Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The Punjab Government has started a new tradition in politics by completing all promises in four years whereas parties are not able to do so even in five years.” He added, “After assuming charge in the year 2022 at the native village of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, the Punjab Government took several people-friendly decisions.
Speaking about the achievements of his government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “In the last four years, the Punjab Government has worked tirelessly for the welfare of people and fulfilled the promises made to them.” He added, “The coming year will be devoted to taking Punjab to a new zenith of development and prosperity.”
Highlighting the transformation in the education sector, CM stated, “Punjab’s government schools are now ranked No.1 in the country in studies according to the Government of India’s survey.” He added, “No child in a government school now sits on the floor as more than one lakh desks have been provided so that every student can study with dignity.”
Mann further stated, “Due to the Digital Kranti in government schools, more than 9, 000 smart classrooms and 5, 000 computer labs have been opened, bringing modern education to students across Punjab.” He added, “For the first time in the history of Punjab, contractual teachers have been given permanent jobs and more than 15, 000 teachers have been recruited to strengthen government schools.”
Talking about the health sector, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, every family in Punjab will receive free and cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh in top private hospitals.” He added, “This is the world’s largest health insurance programme.”
Mann stated, “Ninety percent households in Punjab now receive zero electricity bills, giving major relief to families.” He added, “For the first time in Punjab’s history electricity tariffs have been reduced with power rates cut by up to ₹1.5 per unit for homes, 79 paise for commercial users and 74 paise for industries.”
Speaking about law and order, Mann stated, “The Punjab Government has launched ‘Gangsteraan Te Vaar’ and Operation PRAHAR to ensure that organised gangs are not able to operate from the soil of Punjab.” He added, “So far 44, 424 raids have been carried out by teams of 12, 000 policemen which have led to the arrest of 14, 722 gangsters including 711 proclaimed offenders.”