Hoshiarpur, May 4 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday accused the successive governments of failing the people. He said that even after nearly 80 years of Independence, three generations have been wasted due to misgovernance.

"Those who ruled earlier never understood that poverty resides in the streets. They spoke their own mind and left, but never listened to the people," he said, adding that voters eventually "exposed their empty claims" through the ballot.

Addressing a public meeting at Dasuya's Ghogra village, the CM announced a post of additional deputy commissioner (ADC) to look after the affairs of Dasuya sub-division. Mann said that orders to this effect had already been issued. He also announced a grant of Rs.25 lakh for ...