Political tussle between Nayab Saini and AAP over flood relief funds
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the Punjab government of diverting Rs 1,600 crore in flood relief to other works, while AAP called the allegations misleading.
A political debate has erupted between Punjab and Haryana after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini raised the issue of flood relief funds received by Punjab. Following Saini's allegations against the Punjab government, the Aam Aadmi Party has hit back.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini raised this matter during a program for transferring funds via DBT to beneficiaries under various welfare schemes of the Haryana government.
According to Saini, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for Punjab during the floods last year. He alleged that the Punjab government is still claiming that it did not receive money from the Centre, while this amount has been spent on other works.
Saini claimed that during his visit to Punjab, farmers told him that many people are still waiting for compensation. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of failing to fulfill poll promises and not providing adequate compensation to flood-affected farmers.
On the other hand, AAP leaders responded to Saini's statement by saying that he is merely misleading the public. They have advised the Haryana Chief Minister to focus on the issues of his own state.
Key developments
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Punjab government of spending Rs 1,600 crore in relief funds elsewhere.
- Saini claimed that many farmers in Punjab are still waiting for flood compensation.
- AAP called Saini's statement misleading and told him to focus on Haryana's issues.
