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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann used a Lok Milni programme in Mohali to defend his administration’s spending priorities, declaring that every rupee of public money returns to the people through targeted welfare measures. The chief minister presented a cheque for 50 lakh rupees to support development in Badmajra village, where works worth around 1.5 crore rupees have already commenced. Mann contrasted his approach with past governments, according to an official release from the state government, stressing that the focus remains on schools, hospitals and free electricity rather than political power.
The chief minister highlighted how opposition parties now threaten to dismantle schemes such as the Satkar Yojna should they regain office, a claim he tied to their unease over visible progress. He pointed to the provision of free electricity for 42 lakh families as one example of direct relief that has eased household burdens across the state. Government figures show these initiatives have reached more than 70 lakh women through financial support mechanisms, with additional registrations ongoing to expand coverage toward one crore beneficiaries.
Mann told the gathering that his government has delivered quality education, healthcare and infrastructure without the corruption that once marked recruitment and service delivery. Over 68,000 young people have secured public sector jobs on merit since the current administration took charge, according to state records. The chief minister added that development works in villages demonstrate a clear shift toward citizen-centric governance.
A report by The Tribune India placed Punjab’s ongoing welfare expansion against a backdrop of staff protests over dearness allowance arrears, with ministerial employees planning demonstrations that the government has termed illegal. The chief minister has maintained that core schemes remain protected despite such disputes. Public data from the state’s health department indicates that the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has already facilitated cashless treatment worth more than 650 crore rupees for resident families.
In related updates from the same government compilation, officials noted continued investments in sports infrastructure to steer youth away from drugs, including plans for thousands of new stadiums. The releases also referenced progress on canal water pipelines, with thousands of kilometres laid to improve irrigation reach for farmers. These measures form part of a broader effort tracked by the Department of Public Relations in Chandigarh.
Hindustan Times coverage of similar events showed Mann reiterating that Punjab’s tradition of communal harmony supports collective participation in festivals and development alike. The chief minister has used multiple public appearances to link welfare delivery with long-term economic stability for rural households. State officials recorded attendance in the thousands at the Mohali event, reflecting continued engagement with the ruling party’s outreach.
