Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that the people of Punjab have resolved to completely wipe out Congress, BJP and the Akali Dal in the 2027 Assembly elections, declaring that decades of “loot, lies and betrayal” will now be decisively rejected by a state that has shifted firmly towards Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s honest governance and people-centric development.
After laying foundation stones and inaugurating ₹283.99 crore worth of multiple development projects, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said traditional parties that repeatedly “backstabbed Punjab” have no future, as the AAP Government continues to deliver on education, healthcare, jobs and infrastructure while ensuring that every penny of public money is spent on the welfare of people, not political families.
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the traditional parties continue to mislead people with hollow promises, but Punjabis are now fully aware of their ‘dubious character’ and will once again deliver a decisive verdict against them. “The people of Punjab will send Congress, BJP and Akalis to political oblivion in 2027. These parties are building castles in the air to mislead people, but Punjabis will not be misled anymore as they know their dubious character.”
He affirmed, “People will never forgive these parties for their sins and will teach them a befitting lesson again. They were elected time and again but they proved to be traitors and always backstabbed Punjab and its people.”
He asserted that traditional political parties are unable to accept that “a son of a common man” is governing the state effectively. “These parties are envious because they cannot digest that a common man’s son is running the government successfully. People have lost faith in these traditional parties due to their anti-people and anti-Punjab stance. Earlier rulers were more concerned about their families than Punjab and Punjabis, which is why they have been shown the door,” he added.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said these parties seek power only to plunder the state’s wealth. “They are waiting for their turn in power only to loot Punjab. They are never concerned about the state or its people. Their only aim is to satisfy their lust for power by misusing government machinery. From this stage, we talk about education, health, power and agriculture, while their stages only echo hunger for power,” he said.
Highlighting the disconnect of opposition leaders with the masses, he said, “These opportunist leaders are baffled as people are not responding to them. Their agenda is limited to their families. They ruled for years but due to incompetence and misrule, people elected the AAP which is working tirelessly for them. These parties have never been loyal to Punjab. They are envious because AAP has set the agenda of welfare of the common people.”
Taking aim at the Akali leadership, he said, “These parties used to play musical chairs in power and waited for their turn to plunder the country. Sukhbir Badal has lost his base among the masses and paid workers are being used to show crowds. The same people are seen in every rally. Frustrated by the unprecedented work of this government, he is making irrational statements like the return of dinosaurs.”
He added that such statements reflect desperation. “On the basis of such statements, he is daydreaming of returning to power, which will never happen. These leaders start speaking against me from early morning because I have exposed their reality before the people. The names of Congress and Akalis have become so discredited that even if written on a tree, it would dry up. People must remain cautious,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Reiterating AAP government’s commitment, he said, “These parties mercilessly plundered the wealth of the people and will never be forgiven. On the other hand, the Punjab Government is working for the welfare of every section of society and is judiciously utilising every penny. ₹190 crore is being spent on developing 3100 playgrounds to channelise youth energy positively.”
Highlighting healthcare initiatives, he said, “Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, health cards are being issued to 65 lakh families. Every family is entitled to free treatment up to ₹10 lakh. Over 31 lakh beneficiaries have received cards and 1.65 lakh people have availed free treatment. People must take maximum benefit of this scheme.”
On agriculture and power, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “For the first time, farmers received more than eight hours of uninterrupted power for tube wells during paddy season. Electricity is now being supplied during the daytime, transforming farmers’ lives. Every penny of public money is being spent for people’s welfare.”
He added that the government has brought structural transformation across sectors. “People’s tax money belongs to them and is being spent on schools, hospitals, roads and development. 90% households are receiving free electricity, over 65,000 youth have got jobs without corruption, roads have improved, toll plazas have been closed saving ₹70 lakh daily, and infrastructure is being strengthened.”
On irrigation reforms, he said, “When we took charge, only 21% canal water was being used. Today it has risen to 68% and will reach 85% by the next paddy season. ₹6,500 crore has been spent to rejuvenate canals and for the first time 1444 villages are receiving canal water.”
Speaking about social welfare, he said, “The scheme provides a cash benefit of ₹1000 per month to women of other categories and ₹1500 per month to women from Scheduled Castes, for beneficiaries aged 18 years and above. Taxpayers’ money is being returned to people through welfare and development. All guarantees have been fulfilled and efforts for further progress will continue.”
Highlighting education, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Punjab secured the top position in National Achievement Survey 2024, surpassing even Kerala. 740 students have cleared JEE and 1284 have cleared NEET. 118 Schools of Eminence are being set up and 60 are already functional. For the first time, 24 lakh parents participated in mega PTMs.”
He added, “All streams including Medical and Non-Medical are available in government schools. Coaching for Armed Forces, NEET, JEE and CLAT is also being provided. Education is the panacea for society’s problems and we are transforming this sector.”
Emphasising the importance of opportunity, he said, “Education is the key to progress. In the coming time, a person will be considered rich not by wealth but by children’s education. Our children are talented, they only lacked opportunities, which we are now providing.”
He cited a personal example, stating, “In 2008-09, I met a girl in Donana village who topped Punjab in class 5 but couldn’t afford education. I arranged sponsorship for her. Today she is a veterinary doctor. This shows our children only need opportunity.”
On employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “More than 65,000 government jobs have been given purely on merit without corruption. Youth are becoming active partners in socio-economic development. These works should have been done decades ago, but now Punjab is moving forward with sincerity.”
Detailing development works, he said, “Projects worth ₹283.99 crore have been launched in Fazilka to boost infrastructure, irrigation, connectivity and public services. These include rural link roads, widening and upgradation of roads, renovation of bridges and development of grain markets. No stone will be left unturned for development of this border district and the feasibility of a new medical college will also be explored.”
