New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has defended his government's record after four-and-a-half years in office, citing agricultural services, welfare schemes, public healthcare and education as evidence that the administration is focused on delivering results. Addressing a Lok Milni programme at Mimsa village in Dhuri on Sunday, he said the government was returning public money to residents through services and development.

Mann said more than 90% of households were receiving free electricity, while farmers had daytime power and wider access to canal irrigation. He also claimed government schemes were helping families save around Rs.15,000 every month.

The chief minister said canal irrigation had expanded fro...