CHANDIGARH, Oct. 28 -- The Punjab assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution, affirming that the public welfare schemes and direct financial entitlements of the people of the state will continue uninterrupted.

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema moved the resolution on the last day of the session.

According to the resolution, resources of Punjab belong to its people, and the foremost duty of an elected government is to deploy those resources to provide financial dignity, quality healthcare, and essential household relief.

Cheema said: "Direct assistance provides critical relief to mothers managing monthly household budgets, farmers cultivating fields, and families confronting unexpected medical crises."

The assembly affirmed that public...