FEROZEPUR; After unfurling the nationwide Tricolour on the state-level perform marking the eightieth Independence Day at Cantt Board Stadium, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the eightieth 12 months of Independence would be the 12 months of financial freedom for Punjab’s girls, as for the primary time, moms and daughters are gaining the liberty to spend their very own cash in response to their needs, with greater than 65 lakh girls already receiving Samman Rashi out of the 74.59 lakh girls registered beneath the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that strolling within the footsteps of the nice nationwide heroes, his authorities is making tireless efforts to fulfil their aspirations, make sure the welfare of all and construct a affluent and ‘Rangla Punjab’ by fulfilling each promise made to the folks.
He stated that this spirit of empowerment is being prolonged throughout Punjab by transformative training and healthcare, employment for the youth, canal water reaching the fields, a decisive battle towards medication and stronger public security, whereas preserving the peace, brotherhood and communal concord that outline Punjab.
Sharing just a few snippets from this auspicious gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said on X: “On the event of the eightieth Independence Day in the present day, paid tributes to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Ji and different nationwide heroes at Hussainiwala, the sacred land of Ferozepur. We’re constantly working to create a ‘Rangla Punjab’ that fulfils the desires of our martyrs. Employment has been offered to 69,093 youth, 88% of the state’s fields at the moment are receiving canal water, and the Training and Well being Revolutions, together with the Sadak Surakhya Power (SSF), are strengthening Punjab’s improvement and safety. Allow us to work collectively to additional strengthen Punjab’s peace and communal concord. Heartiest greetings to everybody on Independence Day. Inquilab Zindabad.”
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the nationwide Tricolour, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The nation is celebrating its eightieth Independence Day and on this solemn event, I lengthen my heartfelt greetings to all of the folks of the nation, particularly the folks of Punjab. I pay my respects and homage to Ferozepur, the sacred land of martyrs, whose title is inscribed in golden letters within the historical past of India’s freedom battle. I additionally keep in mind the 21 courageous Sikh troopers of the Battle of Saragarhi, in whose reminiscence the historic Gurdwara Saragarhi Sahib stands right here.”
Paying tribute to the bravehearts of Hussainiwala, the Chief Minister famous, “Hussainiwala, on the banks of the Sutlej, is a wonderful legacy of our nationwide martyrs and this sacred land reminds us of the extraordinary lives and sacrifices of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru and Shaheed Sukhdev. The final rites of nice revolutionary Batukeshwar Dutt and Mata Vidyavati Ji, the mom of Sardar Bhagat Singh, have been additionally carried out right here. A Heritage Advanced devoted to the reminiscence of the martyrs is being constructed at Hussainiwala at a value of ₹25 crore. I salute the courageous folks of this border district who proceed to face agency towards the designs of enemies throughout the border, pure calamities and different challenges.”
Remembering the contribution of Punjab’s border inhabitants, he stated, “The providers rendered by the folks residing alongside the border to the nation and Punjab will at all times be remembered. At the moment, when the complete nation is celebrating Independence Day, I additionally keep in mind the immense contribution of patriots and warriors. The nation needed to wage a protracted and arduous battle to realize freedom, and Punjab additionally paid the heaviest value for the Partition of the nation in 1947.”
Recalling the human price of Partition, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Tens of millions of households have been compelled to depart their properties and hearths. Even in the present day, each Punjabi prays for open entry to go to our sacred Gurdwaras and shrines that have been left throughout the border. Such a large migration has hardly ever been witnessed in human historical past. In phrases, it could have been the Partition of a rustic, however in actuality, it was the partition of households, relationships and shared feelings. Generations to return will proceed to really feel the ache of this tragedy, and but we take immense delight in the truth that the spirit of patriotism runs deep within the hearts of Punjabis.”
Highlighting Punjab’s contribution to the liberty battle, the Chief Minister identified, “Punjabis inherited the braveness to face towards oppression and tyranny from Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Punjabi warriors have at all times been on the forefront amongst those that sacrificed their lives for the liberty of the nation. From the Kuka Motion, Pagri Sambhal Jatta Motion, Ghadar Motion and Babbar Akali Motion to quite a few different actions, Punjabis made an unparalleled contribution. The sacrifices of Punjabis in the course of the Jallianwala Bagh bloodbath united the nation towards British rule. Within the freedom battle, hundreds of Punjabis, together with Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Lala Lajpat Rai, Diwan Singh Kalepani, Baba Ram Singh and Madan Lal Dhingra, made supreme sacrifices.”
He stated, “Greater than 80% of those that embraced the gallows, endured life imprisonment or suffered the tough punishment of exile in Kala Pani have been Punjabis. Punjab’s troopers additionally created outstanding data of bravery within the wars imposed upon India by neighbouring nations. I bow my head earlier than these supreme sacrifices. There’s maybe no parallel in world historical past to the big sacrifices made by such a small area for the nation.”
Issuing a stern warning to forces trying to disturb Punjab’s peace and brotherhood, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “On this historic event, I challenge a stern warning to these forces ready to disrupt Punjab’s peace, concord and communal brotherhood. The sacred land of Punjab has at all times given the message of togetherness and concord and we’re individuals who pray for the welfare of all, Sarbat Da Bhala. Solely flowers of affection can bloom and germinate right here, not flowers of hatred.”
The Chief Minister affirmed, “There was no place for hatred in Punjab, there may be none in the present day, and there’ll by no means be any. Punjabis is not going to enable forces inimical to Punjab to boost their heads. The folks of the state gave me the chance to serve Punjab and I took the oath of workplace as Chief Minister at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Images of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Ambedkar have been put in in authorities places of work.”
Highlighting choices taken by his authorities, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Mohali Worldwide Airport was named after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, and a statue of Shaheed-e-Azam was additionally put in there. Within the final 4 and a half years, his authorities has taken historic choices for the event and progress of Punjab. It’s a matter of immense delight and satisfaction for me that the state authorities has fulfilled all its ensures in 4 and a half years.”
Speaking about girls’s empowerment, he stated, “2026 is the 12 months of freedom and empowerment for the ladies of Punjab. Our moms and daughters have gained the liberty to spend their very own cash in response to their very own needs beneath Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna. To this point, 74 lakh 59 thousand girls have been registered and an quantity of ₹2,274 crore 42 lakh as Satkar Raashi has been transferred into the financial institution accounts of 65 lakh 62 thousand girls. I enchantment to all of the remaining girls to get themselves registered and avail the advantages of this scheme.”
Speaking about Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna, the Chief Minister highlighted, “Greater than 4 lakh pilgrims have undertaken journeys to Sri Anandpur Sahib, Naina Devi and Amritsar. Pilgrimages at the moment are additionally being facilitated to non secular locations exterior Punjab, together with Haridwar-Rishikesh, Sri Khatu Shyam-Salasar Balaji and Mathura-Vrindavan. We’re extraordinarily lucky to have the chance to have a good time the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj. A funds of ₹100 crore has been allotted for year-long commemorative programmes. Final 12 months, our authorities commemorated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.”
On healthcare, he stated, “Beneath Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, each household is receiving cashless therapy of as much as ₹10 lakh and to this point, greater than 3 lakh sufferers have acquired cashless therapy price ₹1,100 crore. As many as 1,090 Aam Aadmi Clinics are operational throughout the state, the place round 92,000 folks search therapy on daily basis.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “These clinics are offering free therapy to the folks and their OPDs have recorded a footfall of round 6 crore sufferers. I congratulate all Punjabis that because of the strenuous efforts of the state authorities, Punjab has now surpassed Kerala and emerged because the primary state within the training sector.”
Highlighting achievements in training, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “As many as 882 college students from authorities faculties cleared NEET (Nationwide Eligibility cum Entrance Take a look at), whereas 361 college students cleared JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Mains and 64 college students cleared JEE Superior. In 2021, merely 80 college students have been in a position to clear the NEET examination. Batches of principals and academics are being despatched to Singapore, Finland and Ahmedabad for coaching, whereas Colleges of Eminence are serving to youngsters flip their desires into actuality.”
He stated, “Bus providers are being offered to fifteen,000 ladies for commuting to and from college. No non-public college will now be allowed to extend its charges by greater than 5 %. This has introduced main aid to greater than 32 lakh college students learning in 7,800 non-public faculties.”
Speaking in regards to the Meri Rasoi Scheme, the Chief Minister stated, “Ration kits are being distributed together with wheat to 40 lakh needy households. Every package incorporates 2 kg pulses, 2 kg sugar, 1 kg salt, 200 grams turmeric powder and one litre of mustard oil.”
Highlighting his authorities’s work in irrigation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann famous, “It’s a matter of delight that the state authorities has spent ₹7,200 crore to make sure canal water reaches each area. After I assumed cost, the realm beneath canal irrigation has elevated from 26 % to 80 %. In 2022, solely 20 lakh 89 thousand acres acquired canal water, however in the present day canal irrigation has reached 60 lakh 30 thousand acres.”
The Chief Minister said, “For the primary time within the historical past of the state, canal water has reached the fields of 1,587 villages that had by no means seen canal water. Farmers are additionally being equipped energy to agricultural fields in the course of the daytime.”
On the battle towards medication, he stated, “Punjab is combating an all-out warfare towards medication and I thank all Punjabis for his or her cooperation and help. Yudh Nashean Virudh has now accomplished 500 days. As many as 56,394 instances have been registered towards drug traffickers and greater than 75,000 traffickers have been put behind bars.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Defence Committees have been shaped at village and ward degree to remove medication. Round 1.25 lakh volunteers are performing like warriors to make their villages drug-free. Each drug trafficker is an enemy of Punjab, society and all of us, and the state authorities will present no leniency in direction of such folks. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan and anti-drone methods have been deployed to forestall drug smuggling from throughout the border.”
On employment, the Chief Minister stated, “Our authorities has offered greater than 69,000 authorities jobs to the youth purely on the premise of benefit. All these jobs have been given by a totally clear ‘No Money, No Farmaish’ system. Younger folks from each village and metropolis of Punjab have acquired employment from the state authorities.”
Highlighting Punjab’s contribution to Indian sport, he stated, “It’s a matter of immense delight for all of us that Punjabi youth, together with Palpreet Singh Brar, is the captain of India’s basketball workforce, Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of the hockey workforce, Shubman Gill is the captain of the lads’s cricket workforce, and Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the ladies’s cricket workforce.”
Speaking in regards to the promotion of sports activities, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “For the primary time in Punjab’s historical past, a funds of ₹1,744 crore has been earmarked completely for sports activities. For the primary time since Independence, Punjab is internet hosting the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy. The matches beneath this prestigious occasion will likely be held in Jalandhar and Mohali throughout October and November. The fourth season of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ will start from Bathinda on September 5, that includes competitions in 38 sports activities disciplines.”
On agriculture, the Chief Minister stated, “Punjab is providing the best sugarcane value within the nation at ₹416 per quintal. I’m blissful to share that since March 2022, investments price ₹1.83 lakh crore have come into Punjab, which is able to create employment alternatives for round 6 lakh younger folks. Giants like Aichi Metal from Japan, Tata Metal and others are making enormous investments within the state, thereby giving a serious fillip to financial and industrial development.”
Highlighting the Sadak Surakhya Power, he stated, “Our authorities has constituted Punjab’s first-of-its-kind Sadak Surakhya Power, which has offered first support to greater than 25,000 folks. Greater than 35,000 injured individuals have been transported to hospitals and the mortality fee attributable to accidents has declined by greater than 50 % within the state. This step has earned accolades from the Union authorities and Parliament as effectively.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Round 45,000 kilometres of roads are being renovated and upgraded to facilitate the residents of the state. Since July 2022, round 90 % of households have been receiving free electrical energy and getting zero electrical energy payments. To remove corruption from tehsils, Straightforward Registry and Straightforward Jamabandi providers have been launched.”
On help to households of troopers, the Chief Minister stated, “In recognition of the supreme contribution of courageous troopers who sacrifice their lives in defence of the unity and integrity of the nation, their households are offered monetary help of ₹1 crore.”
Interesting to Punjabis to dedicate themselves to the beliefs of the martyrs, he stated, “On this historic day, all of us ought to take a solemn pledge to fulfil the desires of our martyrs. Allow us to resolve to remodel our Punjab as soon as once more right into a ‘Rangla Punjab’, a vibrant, affluent and flourishing Punjab.”
*Spectacular Parade, Cultural Performances and Achievement-Showcasing Tableaus Mark Independence Day Celebrations*
Earlier, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann took the salute throughout a powerful march previous by contingents of Punjab Police, each women and men, BSF, PAP, Himachal Police, Punjab Dwelling Guards, NCC, Scouts and Guides and the Punjab Police Band. The parade was led by Parade Commander Dhirendra Verma, IPS, and Assistant Parade Commander Preet Kamal Singh, PPS.
A vibrant selection programme comprising a PT Present, performances by college college students, Giddha, Bhangra and different conventional folks dances carried out by college and school college students enthralled the viewers.
Tableaus showcasing achievements beneath Yudh Nashean Virudh, Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Agriculture sector, Forest and different sectors additionally graced the occasion.
Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, DGP Gaurav Yadav and different dignitaries have been additionally current on the event.
