Central agency raids will not halt Punjab's dev: Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Centre of political vendetta following action at MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur's residence. He stated that public service will continue despite any pressure.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation in Delhi over the central investigative agencies' action against Aam Aadmi Party leaders. He emphasized that no matter how many raids the agencies conduct, the Punjab government will not be deterred from public welfare work at any cost.
Interacting with journalists in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister referred to the raid at MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur's residence. He alleged that the central government is using investigative agencies as a weapon to suppress the voice of opposition, while nothing wrong will be found against his colleagues working with honesty.
The Chief Minister said that instead of wasting time settling political scores, the Centre should focus on resolving the difficulties of common people. He claimed that such intimidation or conspiracies can neither weaken 'AAP' nor derail the state's development agenda.
Presenting his stand on a question related to political gatherings, he said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and any other politician are fully independent to hold rallies. He stated that everyone in a democracy has the constitutional right to express their views.
Mentioning his government's works, the Chief Minister said that Aam Aadmi Clinics, improvement of schools, sports grounds, and providing electricity to farmers in the morning are running smoothly across the state. He also shared that under the Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme, around two thousand devotees are visiting religious places daily.
Notably, earlier the Chief Minister had challenged the opposition parties to prove any corruption charge against him or quit politics. He clarified that the government is committed to fulfilling its development promises and will not bow before any pressure.
Key developments
- Chief Minister cornered the central government after action at MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur's residence
- Chief Minister said that raid attempts cannot stop the government's development works
- Central government should focus on public issues instead of political vendetta: Bhagwant Mann
- Speaking about Rahul Gandhi's rallies, said everyone has equal rights in a democracy
