Oppn will scrap welfare schemes after coming to power: Mann
AMRITSAR, Sept. 22 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann warned voters that a return of traditional opposition parties to power would lead to the discontinuation of the AAP government's flagship public welfare initiatives. Addressing a gathering during a Lok Milni event in Sansra village of the Ajnala assembly constituency, Mann cautioned that opposition parties would stop free electricity, free bus travel for women, and the Rs.1,000 monthly 'samman rashi' to women.
"Mohalla Clinics and public schools would be dismantled in favour of private institutions," he said. Targeting the BJP, Mann accused the saffron party of attempting to divert Punjab's river waters to Haryana and Rajasthan.
Taking a swipe at the SAD, Mann claimed the party has lost popular support. He also mocked the Congress, remarking that while every leader there aspires to be CM, none had counted the party's dwindling seats. Mann also voiced strong objection over Punjab's exclusion from the Kishau Project agreement signed on September 15 by six northern states. He said his government will fight for the state's water rights.HTC...
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