Fatehgarh Sahib, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the state’s development journey would continue with the re-election of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in 2027. Addressing a public gathering in Fatehgarh Sahib, he highlighted his government’s initiatives in employment, healthcare, education, agriculture, electricity and infrastructure, while criticising previous Congress, Akali Dal and BJP governments.
Mann said his government considered the entire state one family and did not discriminate while extending the benefits of welfare schemes. He highlighted free electricity, healthcare coverage, monthly financial assistance for women and employment opportunities as key initiatives.
“Our government has both the will and the intent to ensure the holistic development of Punjab. There is no shortage of funds for development and public welfare. We have given a major push to development across the state and will leave no stone unturned to accelerate this progress with the wholehearted support and cooperation of the people,” he said.
Targeting the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP, Mann accused their successive governments of neglecting Punjab’s interests and exploiting the state’s resources. He said these parties had lost public confidence and predicted that they would face rejection again in the 2027 elections.
Taking a swipe at leaders switching political parties, he called them “chameleons” and alleged that their primary objective was to gain political power. He also criticised the Akali leadership over its reported efforts to revive an alliance with the BJP, referring to its earlier objections to the party’s role in Sikh affairs at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Delhi and Haryana.
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Mann also described former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s proposed cycle yatra as a political gimmick, alleging that it lacked a constructive agenda for Punjab.
Highlighting employment initiatives, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had provided more than 71,000 government jobs through a transparent recruitment process. He added that investments attracted to Punjab had generated over six lakh employment opportunities.
On electricity, Mann said more than 90 per cent of households were receiving free power and farmers were being supplied electricity during daytime hours. He also said the closure of toll plazas had resulted in savings of approximately Rs 70 lakh every day for commuters.
Referring to the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, he said the scheme provided cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually. On the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, he said eligible women above 18 years of age were receiving monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, while eligible Scheduled Caste women were receiving Rs 1,500. He added that women already receiving social security pensions were also eligible.
Emphasising education, Mann said government school students clearing the NEET examination had increased from 80 in 2021 to 882 in 2026. He described education as a key instrument for reducing poverty and social inequalities.
On irrigation, he claimed that canal water had reached 1,587 villages that had never received canal irrigation before. He said the government had spent Rs 7,200 crore on strengthening the canal network, increasing canal irrigation coverage from 26 per cent to more than 80 per cent of the agricultural area. The area receiving canal water, he added, had expanded from 20.89 lakh acres in 2022 to 60.30 lakh acres.
Mann further said nearly 45,000 kilometres of roads were being renovated and upgraded. He also cited the dedication of 1,000 playgrounds to Punjab’s youth and the development of 3,100 sports stadiums as part of efforts to promote sports and combat drug abuse.
Referring to the upcoming Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib, the Chief Minister said elaborate arrangements would be made for devotees visiting the sacred site to pay obeisance to Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji and Mata Gujri Ji. He said he would personally monitor the arrangements.
Mann also said his government wanted to make Punjab pole-free by shifting electricity wires underground and reiterated that public welfare and infrastructure development would remain priorities.
Cabinet Ministers Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Hardeep Singh Mundian, along with other dignitaries, were present at the gathering.
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