India, Oct. 12 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has said his government earned public trust through its work over the past four-and-a-half years, citing daytime electricity for farmers, expanded canal irrigation, welfare schemes and direct payments for paddy procurement.

Addressing a Lok Milni programme at Mimsa village in Dhuri on Sunday, Mann said the government was focused on public service and ensuring state funds reached people through development and public services. He said more than 90% of households were receiving free electricity and farmers were getting power during the day.

Mann said government schemes were helping families save around Rs.15,000 a month. He also cited more than 70,000 government jobs, free health...