Jalandhar: Giving a clarion call to the people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday exhorted them to uphold the spirit of Indian constitution drafted by Bharat Ratna Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar.
Addressing the gathering here during state level function to mark the 131st birth anniversary of Baba Sahib here at Dr. B R Ambedkar Government College , Bhagwant Mann said that nefarious attempts are being constantly made to undermine the basic character of the constitution drafted by the great jurist and statesman Dr Ambedkar.
He said that only due to this power political giants like Parkash Singh Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Manpreet Singh Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia and several others have been decimated by people from the state’s political cavass.
Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister categorically said that the perpetrators of the post matric scholarship scheme will be soon behind the bars. He said that this is a heinous and unpardonable crime adding that culprits will not be spared at any cost. Bhagwant Mann further said that the key accused will be soon seen filing applications in court for better facilities in jails.
The Chief Minister further said that on his orders senior officers of the state government had gone for training in New Delhi, a few days ago. Slamming opposition for making undue hue and cry over issue, Bhagwant Mann said that wherever needed he will send his officers for sharpening their administrative skills and expertise. He said that Delhi government’s reform in education, health and power sector are unmatched adding that there is no harm in getting training from them.
The Chief Minister unequivocally said that every guarantee promised with the people will be fulfilled. He said that less than a month has passed since formation of the new government in Punjab. Bhagwant Mann said that every promise made with people will be delivered at every cost.
The Chief Minister ruled out any possibility of state government purchasing any new vehicles for the Ministers. He said that the opposition was baselessly spreading such canards in dearth of any issue against the Punjab Government. Bhagwant Mann said that there was no such move by the state government.
The Chief Minister said that the state government will ensure judicious use of funds under the centrally sponsored schemes for the well being of people. He said that Rural Development Fund will be issued by union government soon as the Cabinet has approved Punjab Rural Development Amendment (Ordinance) on Wednesday.