SANGRUR, March 6 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the upcoming budget will introduce several new pro-people initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth while strengthening welfare measures for the people.

Addressing a gathering during a lok milni in Bhular Heri village of Sangrur, the CM said the state government has utilised public money responsibly over the past four years, delivering free power to more than 90% households, establishing 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics, and providing over 63,000 government jobs without bribery or recommendation.

"As long as AAP government is in Punjab, free electricity will continue. The ensuing budget will introduce several pro-people initiatives besides propelling the economic growth of t...