Chandigarh, January 16
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that during the tenure of the ‘AAP’ government in Punjab, the condition of the state has deteriorated even further compared to the period of Congress rule. He stated that Punjab has fallen far behind in law and order, development, and public welfare. He was addressing a press conference at the Punjab BJP State Office in Chandigarh where several leaders joined BJP in his presence.
Those joining the BJP included former Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh Brar, former Kotkapura MLA Ripujit Singh Brar, senior Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet) leader Charanjit Singh Brar, former OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Onkar Singh, farmer leader Pritpal Singh—who provided free diesel to farmers during the farmers’ movement—Kulwant Singh, who contested the Lok Sabha elections from Faridkot on a Lok Bhalai Party ticket, Sardar Jaskaran Singh, Mehat President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), along with several other leaders.
Chief Minister Saini said that the sense of insecurity among the people of Punjab is steadily increasing. He claimed that the fear prevalent in 2014 continues to persist even today, with no substantial improvement in the situation. He asserted that only the Bharatiya Janata Party can free Punjab from this atmosphere of fear. He further alleged that law and order in Punjab has completely collapsed under the ‘AAP’ government.
Highlighting the achievements of the Haryana government, Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the double-engine government is rapidly advancing development in the state. He said that thousands of crores of rupees are being spent on healthcare, benefiting a large section of the population. Free treatment facilities are also being provided for kidney patients.
Punjab BJP State President Sunil Jakhar said that every section of society in Punjab today is concerned about security and the future of the state. He said that people are seeking strong leadership and politics with a clear vision and direction. Jakhar asserted that, in the eyes of the public, the BJP is the only party capable of pulling Punjab out of the prevailing misgovernance.
BJP Working State President Ashwani Sharma said that leaders who aspire for peaceful governance, strong law and order, and a corruption-free administration are joining the BJP in large numbers. He stated that the BJP is committed to building a “fear-free and corruption-free Punjab,” with a strong focus on youth employment, law and order, and economic development.
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is working with full dedication towards Punjab’s progress and prosperity. He said that the Prime Minister understands Punjab’s pain, hardships, and challenges, and therefore personally takes time to deliberate on issues concerning the state. He added that many honest leaders were ignored by the present state government, which is why they are now choosing to join the BJP to serve Punjab. He emphasized that the leaders joining the BJP have taken this decision thoughtfully, keeping Punjab’s welfare in mind.
Punjab BJP Media Head Vineet Joshi, while welcoming all the leaders into the party, said that these developments reflect the growing trust of the people of Punjab in the people-centric policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
