Chandigarh / 13th, September.

The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja has said that paddy crops in 12 districts of the state, including Sirsa, have been completely destroyed due to floods and waterlogging, but insurance companies are outright refusing to acknowledge the losses. Farmers who honestly paid premiums under the crop insurance scheme are now being abandoned when it comes to compensation, as both the companies and the government are turning their backs on them. In such a situation, the BJP government must frame strict rules to curb the arbitrariness of these insurance companies and take action against the culprits. 

In a statement released to the media, Kumari Selja said this is open injustice against farmers. She questioned who gave insurance companies the right not to consider submerged crops as “damage.” She asked why the BJP government is not taking action against these companies and why they are being allowed such arbitrariness. It appears that the government and the insurance companies are working hand-in-glove and misleading farmers in the name of compensation. MP Kumari Selja said that farmers pay premiums with the belief that they will receive compensation in times of crisis, but due to collusion between the BJP government and the insurance companies, farmers are being deprived of their rights. This is a clear example of the government’s anti-farmer mindset. 

Kumari Selja demanded that the state government immediately conduct a special survey (Girdawari) and ensure fair assessment of the damaged crops, provide compensation to all affected farmers without delay, enforce strict rules to prevent the arbitrariness of insurance companies, and take action against those responsible. She added that the Congress Party will fight for farmers’ rights both on the streets and in the Parliament, and the struggle will continue until the affected farmers receive justice. Kumari Selja said that if the government steps back from helping farmers in this time of crisis, it has no right to call itself pro-farmer. The BJP government’s ill-intentions towards farmers have been visible from the very beginning.

:-MP Kumari Selja to visit Ellenabad on 15th, September.

On September 15, MP Kumari Selja will participate in various programs in the Ellenabad Assembly constituency. On Monday at 9:30 AM, she will reach the residence of Sunil Godara near Ashoka Bakery, Gandhi Chowk, Ellenabad (Sirsa district). Thereafter, at 10:00 AM, she will tour the flood-affected villages of Gudiya Khera, Ludesar, Manak Diwan, Dadba Kalan, Shahpuriya, and Shakkar Mandori in the Ellenabad region.

चंडीगढ़, 13 सितंबर।

अखिल भारतीय कांग्रेस कमेटी की महासचिव, पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री एवं सिरसा की सांसद कुमारी सैलजा ने कहा है कि सिरसा सहित प्रदेश के 12 जिलों में धान की फसल बाढ़ और जलभराव से पूरी तरह बर्बाद हो चुकी है, लेकिन बीमा कंपनियां इसे नुकसान मानने से साफ इंकार कर रही हैं। जिन किसानों ने पूरी ईमानदारी से फसल बीमा योजना के तहत प्रीमियम भरा, परंतु जब मुआवजा देने की बारी आई तो कंपनियां और सरकार दोनों ही किसानों से मुंह मोड़ रही हैं। ऐसे में भाजपा सरकार बीमा कंपनियों की मनमानी रोकने के लिए सख्त नियम बनाए जाएं और दोषियों पर कार्रवाई की जाए।

मीडिया को जारी बयान में कुमारी सैलजा ने कहा है कि यह किसानों के साथ खुला अन्याय है। बीमा कंपनियों को यह अधिकार किसने दिया कि वे डूबी हुई फसल को ‘नुकसान’ ही न मानें? उन्होंने सवाल उठाया कि भाजपा सरकार इन कंपनियों पर कार्रवाई क्यों नहीं कर रही है और आखिर इन्हें इस तरह की मनमानी करने की छूट क्यों दी जा रही है। ऐसा लग रहा है कि सरकार और बीमा कंपनियां आपस में मिली हुई है और किसानों को मुआवजे के नाम पर गुमराह कर रही है। सांसद कुमारी सैलजा ने कहा है कि किसान इस विश्वास में प्रीमियम भरते हैं कि विपरीत परिस्थिति में उन्हें मुआवजा मिलेगा लेकिन भाजपा सरकार और बीमा कंपनियों की मिलीभगत से किसानों को उनके अधिकार से वंचित किया जा रहा है। यह सरकार की किसान विरोधी मानसिकता का जीता-जागता उदाहरण है।

सांसद कुमारी सैलजा ने प्रदेश सरकार से मांग की है कि तुरंत विशेष गिरदावरी करवाई जाए और बर्बाद हुई फसल का उचित मूल्यांकन किया जाए, सभी प्रभावित किसानों को बिना किसी देरी के मुआवजा दिया जाए, बीमा कंपनियों की मनमानी रोकने के लिए सख्त नियम बनाए जाएं और दोषियों पर कार्रवाई की जाए। सांसद ने कहा कि कांग्रेस पार्टी किसानों की लड़ाई सड़क से सदन तक लड़ेगी और जब तक प्रभावित किसानों को उनका हक़ नहीं मिल जाता, तब तक यह संघर्ष जारी रहेगा। साथ ही सांसद ने कहा कि अगर सरकार संकट की घड़ी में किसानों की मदद करने से पीछे हट रही है तो उसे स्वयं को किसान हितेषी कहने को कोई हक नहीं है। किसान हितों को लेकर भाजपा सरकार की नीयत में शुरू से ही खोट दिखाई दे रहा है।

Chandigarh, September 13: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that players should set their goal of winning medals at the Olympic Games. He said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has set a target of establishing India as a sports superpower in the 2036 Olympic Games, and the state government has already begun preparations in this direction.

The Chief Minister was addressing players from across the country at the inaugural ceremony of Yonex-Sunrise Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025 in Panchkula today. On this occasion, the Chief Minister declared the Badminton Tournament open and announced to give Rs 11 lakh to the Sports Promotion Society, Panchkula from this discretionary fund.

        Former Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha and Chairman of the Sports Promotion Society, Panchkula, Sh Gian Chand Gupta; Director General, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sh Alok Mittal; Commissioner and Secretary, Finance Department, Mohammed Shayin ; Deputy Commissioner, Sh Satpal Sharma, Joint Secretary, Haryana Badminton Association Sh Jatinder Kumar Mahajan, Vice President of Badminton Association of India Sh Ajay Kumar Singhania, President, Sports Promotion Society Panchkula Sh D.P Soni were also present.

        Welcoming around 2,000 players from different states to Haryana, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that victory and defeat are part of the game, but your passion and sportsmanship are what makes you a great player. He added that the players’ goal should not be limited to the Asian Junior Badminton Tournament, but should extend to winning medals for India at the Olympic Games.

        Describing Haryana as a sports hub, the Chief Minister said that players from the state have brought laurels to both the country and Haryana by winning medals at international competitions. He said that about 11 years ago, a vision for sports was formulated in Haryana, under which players have been encouraged with the mantra ‘Khele Haryana–Badhe Haryana’ and extensive sports infrastructure has been developed. Whether it is stadiums, indoor halls, or residential sports academies, the government has ensured the establishment of modern sports facilities in every district of the state.

        He informed that the state government has set up sports nurseries to nurture talent from an early age, due to which Haryana is known as the ‘nursery of sports. Financial assistance and professional training are being provided to budding players through these nurseries. At present, 1,489 sports nurseries are operational in the state, where 37,225 players are receiving training. In these nurseries Players aged 8 to 14 years are given Rs 1,500 per month, while those between 15 and 19 years receive Rs 2,000 per month.

        Referring to the achievements of Haryana’s sportspersons, the Chief Minister said that whether it is the Olympic Games, Asian Games, or Commonwealth Games, players from Haryana have made the nation proud by raising the tricolor on every stage. He highlighted that out of the six medals won by India at the Paris Olympics 2024, five were secured by Haryana’s players. Similarly, in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, four out of the seven medals for India came from Haryana. He added that the state’s performance in the Asian Games has also been highly commendable.

        The Chief Minister said that the state government has implemented the ‘Haryana Utkrisht Khiladi Seva Niyam, 2021’ to ensure secure employment for outstanding sportspersons. Under this, 550 new posts have been created in the Sports Department. In addition, 224 players with commendable performances at the international level have been provided government jobs. Provision of reservation for sportspersons has been made in direct recruitment to posts from Class I to Class III.

        Congratulating and extending his best wishes to all the badminton players, Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that badminton is a sport which not only sharpens physical skills and technical proficiency, but also reflects mental toughness, discipline, and dedication. He described badminton as a unique blend of speed, strategy, and stamina. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also motivated the players by playing badminton himself.

He said that badminton has gained unprecedented popularity in India over the last few decades, credit for which goes to the legendary players who have made the nation proud on the world stage. These include stalwarts like Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, and Lakshya Sen, who have also inspired lakhs of young people to take up the sport.

The Chief Minister urged all players to play as a team, support one another, and learn from each other, emphasizing that their unity is their greatest strength.

Addressing the gathering, former Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha and Chairman of the Sports Promotion Society, Panchkula, Sh Gian Chand Gupta said that the Society was established 15 years ago to promote sports among youth and steer them away from drug addiction. He informed that since its inception, the Society has been organizing annual sports competitions such as Kabaddi, Badminton, and Cricket in the district, while also felicitating medal winners to recognize and encourage their achievements.

Panchkula, September 13

Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust organised its 182nd weekly ‘Ann Bhandara’, or Community Kitchen,  at Industrial Area Phase-1, Panchkula with great reverence and service spirit.

On this occasion, Trust founder Amitabh Rungta said, “By organising or helping in putting up an ‘Ann Bhandara’, one shows the spirit of service and philanthropy.” In Hinduism, donating food to the needy is considered sacrosanct . It is said in the scriptures – “Annam Brahmaeti” i.e. food is the form of Brahma Himself. He said that the person who gives food to the underprivileged, actually serves God.
A large number of people  participated in the ‘Bhandara’ and consumed food. The volunteers of the Trust played an important role in making the ‘Bhandara’ a success.

Chandigarh, September 13

The Department of Nursing, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector-32, has rolled out a two-week Induction Training Programme for 245 newly recruited Nursing Officers. The training, which began on September 11 under the chairpersonship of Nursing Superintendent Amanvir Kaur, aims to enhance professional skills and strengthen patient care services.

 At the inaugural session, Director Principal Prof. G.P. Thami and Medical Superintendent Prof. Dasari Harish addressed the participants, emphasizing patient care, documentation, and adherence to hospital protocols. They lauded the Nursing Department for implementing the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s model for induction training. The program includes modules on infection control, biomedical waste management, nursing documentation, basic life support, disaster preparedness, and fire safety. Forty resource persons from various departments are conducting sessions combining theory with hands-on practice. Now in its third day, the training has covered unit readiness, IV line care, and pre- and post-operative nursing protocols. 

Chandigarh: A free health check-up camp was organized by Mukat Hospital & Heart Institute, Sector 34 in collaboration with Chandigarh Police at the Multipurpose Hall, Police Lines, Sector 26.

The camp was held on the initiative of Director General of Police Sh. Sagar Preet Hooda, IPS and Superintendent of Police Sh. Manjeet Sheoran, IPS. The occasion was graced by DSP Lines & PCR Smt. Harjit Kaur Sandhu, DSP Welfare Centre Smt. Manju Sharma, Inspector Reena Yadav (Incharge CPD), Inspector Jaswinder Kaur (Incharge Admin, PCR) along with other senior police officials.

Specialist doctors from Mukat Hospital were present to provide consultations, including Dr. Suranjana Basak (Neurology), Dr. Tejas Sood (Pulmonology), Dr. Sumu Chowdhury (Orthopaedics), Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal (Laparoscopic Surgery), and Dr. Jyotika Sharma (Gynaecology). Free diagnostic services such as Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, ECG, Bone Mineral Densitometry, PAP Smear, and Pulmonary Function Tests were made available at the camp.

On the proposal of DSP Harjit Kaur and DSP Manju Sharma, the hospital agreed to conduct training sessions on Lifestyle Management, CPR, and First Aid for all police officials deputed at various Beat Box posts across Chandigarh.

As an additional initiative to assist road accident victims, 10 PCR vehicles were provided with First Aid Kits by the hospital’s GM (Marketing) Sh. B.S. Sandhu. Hospital representatives also conducted a demonstration for PCR staff on the correct usage of these kits. Free Women’s Hygiene Kits were distributed to all women participants.

The camp saw enthusiastic participation from police personnel and their families, with more than 350 beneficiaries availing OPD services. Discount coupons were also distributed to all attendees. Sh. Nehchal Singh, COO of Mukat Hospital, announced that free OPD consultations for all specialities at Mukat Hospital would remain available until 30 September 2025.

Chandigarh, September 13 – Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the divine message given by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjun in Kurukshetra, Haryana, is being spread across the world. India already had old cultural relations with Indonesia and now, Gita’s message has also become a part of these relations.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was giving his video message on Saturday evening on the occasion of the three-day Sixth International Gita Mahotsav being held at the Bali Parliament auditorium in Indonesia. During this, Indonesia also released a postage stamp on the Gita.

The Chief Minister said that the International Gita Mahotsav has been organized in Indonesia under the guidance of Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj. The citizens here will also receive the knowledge of the Gita and further spread it so that the world may benefit from it. He said that Swami Gyananand Ji has inspired the citizens of Indonesia to imbibe the Gita in their lives. This will strengthen the relations between Indonesia and India.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that now, Gita Mahotsav is being organized abroad outside Kurukshetra also. So far, International Gita Mahotsav has been organized in Mauritius, London, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and UK. In the coming time, International Gita Mahotsav will also be organized in other countries. The Chief Minister appealed to the citizens of Indonesia to imbibe the divine message of the Gita in their lives.

Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj said that from the Gita the world receives the art of living and the mantra of harmony and peace. The welfare of the world possible only from the core mantras of the Gita. If even one minute of Gita recitation is done, it makes a person strong in thought and mind. There is full enthusiasm and energy in Bali, Indonesia, regarding the International Gita Mahotsav. The citizens of Indonesia will imbibe the Gita in their lives and also spread this knowledge further.

On this occasion, Haryana Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said that in Haryana a grand statue of Lord Shri Krishna should be built which the whole world should recognize. For this, every support will be given by the Tourism Department of the state.

Wedakarna MWS III Bali Senator Dr. I. Gusti Ngura Arya said that people in Indonesia already have great respect for the Gita but now with the organization of International Gita Mahotsav, the common people will be even more connected with the Gita. He said that Bali is the younger brother of India. He will continue to organize programmes related to the Gita in the future as well.

On this occasion, Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs, South Region, Dr. Neena Malhotra, Bali MLA Professor Somveer, India’s CGI in Bali Shashank Vikram, MLA Buddhi Uttama, MLA Raki, MLA Medu Parta, Haryana Women Commission Chairperson Renu Bhatia, Chairperson Sushma Gupta, Mayor of Karnal Renu Bala Gupta, Honorary Secretary Upendra Singhal, 48 Kos Monitoring Committee Chairman Madan Mohan Chhabra along with other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, September 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the DPR of the roads to be constructed in the state must ensure quality and the DPR should also include a proper drainage plan. Apart from this, every site must be inspected, samples should be collected, tested in the lab, and their reports should be preserved.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini gave these directions today while presiding over a review meeting regarding the road repair works of various departments. During this, all Deputy Commissioners and DMCs also joined the meeting through video conferencing.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed the officers that all concerned departments must ensure installation of sign boards on the roads. Along with this, berms should also be constructed on the roads. He also directed that in areas where road works are in progress, feedback should be taken from local residents, inter-state connecting roads should be improved, and beautification should be done by planting trees.

The Chief Minister also directed the officers that the work of the roads whose tenders have already been allotted in the state must be started immediately. Also, officers of the concerned departments in the districts should have complete information about the works being carried out there. Apart from this, development works should be completed within the stipulated time frame, and special attention should be given to quality, with no compromise whatsoever.

*Before Gita Jayanti, various chowks in Kurukshetra will be beautified on the theme of Mahabharata*

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also directed that in areas where rainwater was flowing over the roads, such locations should be identified and pipes should be laid for water drainage. In addition, various chowks in Kurukshetra should be beautified on the theme of Mahabharata. This work should be completed before Gita Jayanti, he directed. He also said that in the hilly areas of Morni, where kutcha paths have been damaged due to rain, they should be repaired under MGNREGA.

*CM directes collection of road samples for testing*

The Chief Minister directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners to collect samples of various roads and get them tested. These roads include the road in front of PM Shree Girls Senior Secondary School and Bhirdana road in district Fatehabad, the road in Sector 14 in district Hisar, the road of village Samastpur Majra and village Marout in district Jhajjar, and the road constructed from village Mouli to village Pyarewala in district Panchkula. Samples of these roads should be collected and tested.

In the meeting, officers informed the Chief Minister that due to rains in the state, 1107 kilometers length of roads of the Public Works Department have been damaged. An estimated amount of Rs. 287 crore will be spent on their repair, work for which will start soon. Apart from this, tenders have been issued for 240 kilometers length of roads of Haryana Urban Development Authority, whose work will start soon. At the same time, the tender process is going on for 208 kilometers length of roads. They informed the Chief Minister that 209 roads of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board have been completed at a cost of Rs. 89 crore, while work is in progress on 236 roads at a cost of Rs. 140 crore. The tender process is underway for 38 roads.

On this occasion, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Energy Department Sh. AK Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, along with senior officers of various departments were present.

Chandigarh, September 13 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the Seva Pakhwada will be celebrated with fervor and large-scale participation in Ambala Cantonment from September 17 to October 2. He said the fortnight of service coincides with the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 and the birth anniversaries of Lal Bahadur Shastri and Mahatma Gandhi on October 2.

Addressing a large gathering at Lord Mahavir Jain Public School in Ambala Cantonment, Vij said, “We must actively participate in Seva Pakhwada. Seeing the enthusiasm of so many workers here today fills me with energy. Our workers are our oxygen and true strength.”

He outlined the activities planned during the fortnight, blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, health camps, exhibitions, intellectual dialogues, Namo Marathon, seminars, distribution of aids to differently-abled citizens, art competitions under Viksit Bharat, tree plantation drives (Namo Van), creation of Namo Parks, sports tournaments, and more.

Highlighting key initiatives, Vij said that in each of BJP’s four mandals, 75 people will donate blood on the Prime Minister’s 75th birthday. Photos of these blood donors will be displayed at BJP offices. Similarly, 75 saplings will be planted in each mandal under the Namo Van program. He urged party officials to identify suitable land for tree plantation so that Ambala Cantonment becomes greener, “Planting trees will be the biggest gift to Prime Minister Modi,” he said. Health check-up camps and exhibitions will also be organized alongside. Vij stressed the need for mass cleanliness campaigns, that “The monsoon season has just ended, and every street and locality now demands cleanliness. Booth-level teams must take initiative in their respective areas. A clean Ambala will be the most meaningful tribute to Modi ji.”

Sharing personal experiences, Vij said that “Prime Minister Modi rose from being a simple volunteer to the Prime Minister of India – a journey shaped by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). I myself was inspired during my college days when my professor Gopal Kishan ji introduced me to ABVP and RSS. For the past 100 years, RSS has been working tirelessly in multiple fields for the nation and society. Out of its 48 wings, one is the BJP.”

Vij also attacked opposition parties, citing his efforts to build an 8 km-long embankment on Tangri river that saved Ambala Cantonment from flooding this monsoon when record 43,000 cusecs of water flowed into the river. “For 70 years, those who ruled never built embankments. When I did, the Opposition expressed deep anguish instead of appreciating it.” He revealed that desilting work along the Tangri river was stalled due to opposition interference, vigilance complaints, and ongoing court cases. “Had the work not been stopped, water would not have reached the other side of the river,” Vij asserted.

Responding to criticism, Vij said, “I too spent many years in the Opposition, but I never blocked development works. Today, if I am here, it is because of the work I have done, not by obstructing work.” He also cited stormwater drainage pipelines laid in Ambala Cantonment which prevented waterlogging in markets.

The program was attended by Municipal Council Chairperson Swarn Kaur, Vice-Chairman Lalta Prasad, BJP leaders Sanjeev Soni, Rajiv Gupta Dimple, Ashish Aggarwal, Vijender Chauhan, B.S. Bindra, Ajay Baveja, Harsh Bindra, Pravesh Sharma, Puneet Sarpal, Fakirchand Saini, Tarvinder Singh Sonu, Narendra Rana, Balwinder Singh Shahpur, Councillor Madanlal, Bharat Kochhar, Rambabu Yadav and a large number of enthusiastic workers.

Chandigarh, September 13:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark Mega Rehabilitation and Cleanliness Drive worth Rs 100 crore in Flood-Affected Areas across the state.

Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that as Floodwaters have now receded from many areas, but a large amount of silt and dirt still remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas for which the state government is launching a mega cleanliness drive in all 2,300 affected villages and wards. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that every village, the state government has constituted teams with JCB machines, tractor-trolleys, and labor adding that these teams will remove silt and debris from each village and carry out complete cleaning drive.

The Chief Minister apprehended that as several animals have also lost their lives so these teams will properly dispose off them, after which cleaning, fogging will be carried out in every village to ensure that the spread of diseases is checked. He said that the state government has allocated ₹100 crore for this entire campaign adding that out of this, ₹1 lakh is being released to every affected village as initial funds to start the work. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that any further requirements will also be covered from this fund adding that the state government will bear the full cost of cleaning.

Setting the deadline, the Chief Minister said that by September 24 all villages will be made silt and debris free by cleaning them and October 15 repair work at public places will be completed. Similarly he said that by October 22 the cleaning of ponds will be finished adding that The government has already made all the necessary arrangements. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann solicited the participation of NGOs, youth clubs, and other organizations in this noble cause Just as everyone had united and fought against this disaster together.

The Chief Minister said that Alongside, it is equally important to ensure that no disease spreads after the floods and that anyone with health-related problems immediately receives medical care. For this purpose, he said that the state government will set up medical camps in all 2,303 flood-affected villages adding that In 596 villages, where Aam Aadmi Clinics already exist, medical camps, facilities, and medicines will be available there. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in the remaining 1,707 villages, these medical camps will be set up at community spaces such as schools, dharamshalas, anganwadi centers, or panchayat buildings.

The Chief Minister said that each camp will be equipped with doctors, medical staff, and medical facilities. He said that the state government has arranged 550 ambulances for this special campaign so that people in affected villages face no delay or difficulty in receiving medical service. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as per reports so far, about 2.5 lakh animals across 713 villages have been affected by the floods and to prevent the spread of diseases among them, the government has launched a campaign to save them and support farmers.

The Chief Minister said that teams of Veterinary doctors’ have been deployed in all villages and a special campaign is being run for the cleaning and disinfection of animals and their shelters. He said that Debris and spoiled fodder from animal shelters will be removed and Farmers will be provided potassium permanganate to disinfect fodder and water. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that by September 30 vaccination of all affected animals will be completed to prevent the spread of diseases.

The Chief Minister said that at this time, any help for farmers is still insufficient, yet the government is determined to do its best. He said that in Punjab, procurement of crops will begin early this year, and arrangements have already been made in mandis to ensure that procurement begins in them from September 16. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the mandis that were hit by floods are being cleaned and being repaired on a war footing and by September 19 these flood-affected mandis will also be ready for procurement.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is making every possible effort to support the flood-affected people. He expressed hope that unitedly Punjab will emerge stronger from this disaster adding he announced to once again dedicate himself to the cause of building a vibrant and flourishing Punjab. Taking BJP to cudgels, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the anti-Punjab face of BJP has been exposed as they did not help the state during tough time and that’s why they are now trying to divert attention with irrelevant talk.

The Chief Minister said that people of Punjab are asking them to clearly when and how much money the central government has given to state. He said that the answer to this question will clear everything but the BJP leaders are avoiding it because it will exposed their real face. He advised the BjP leaders to not play politics with Punjab during difficult times as Punjabis don’t  forget these things. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as far as the funds that actually came from the Centre are concerned and how much has been spent, the report is available and all can see it themselves.

Giving details, the Chief Minister said that the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) was established in the year 2010, and since then, a total of ₹5012 crore has been received in this fund. Out of this, he said that Rs 3820 crore has been spent over the years on relief efforts during natural disasters. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the picture is crystal clear but the BJP is exaggerating the issue just to mislead the people in this hour of crisis.

The Chief Minister said that instead of raising such irrrlevang issues, all of us should join hands to help the people of Punjab. He said that all the Punjabis need to come together and rebuild Punjab which has been devastated by the fury of floods. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that the state government will not spare any stone unturned for this noble cause.