Ludhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today called upon the farmers to save the air, water and land of Punjab by getting rid of the traditional crop cycle and adopting alternative crops which take less time and water.

Addressing the gathering on the state level function to mark the 299th birth anniversary of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia at Dr. Manmohan Singh Auditorium of Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, the Chief Minister said that he was constantly engaged in brainstorming discussions with the agriculture experts to save the ground water for past several days as it is the most crucial issue confronted by all of us besides a worrisome problem too for our future generations.

Seeking cooperation from people especially the farmers, Bhagwant Mann said that his government’s intentions were crystal clear to save Punjab and several major decisions would be taken soon with the support of farmers to boost crop diversification. He also said that the government would extend all possible help to those who were adopting crop diversification.

He also appealed to the farmers to sow paddy only during the monsoon season so that groundwater could be saved enormously. Expressing deep concern over the fast depleting groundwater, the Chief Minister said it is our collective duty to save this precious natural resource for future generations.

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Chandigarh: Chief Minister Candidate of Aam Aadmi Party Bhagwant Mann on Thursday termed his party’s triumph as victory of the Punjabis.

Giving his maiden speech after winning the election from Dhuri with a gigantic margin, Mann announced that his oath-taking ceremony to be held at Khatkarkalan SBS Nagar district, the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

He further said that CM’s photo will not be installed in government offices as is the custom but offices will have photos of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and Dr Br Ambedkar ji.

Taking dig at Badal family’s defeat in Punjab Assembly, Mann said that people of Punjab took revenge from them for spoiling the Punjab and now five time CM Parkash Badal, his son Akali president Sukhbir Badal and even Bikram Majithia lost the elections.

He said that result of his good governance would be visible to people within one month and his first priority will be to provide jobs to unemployed youths in the state.

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