New Delhi/Chandigarh-Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP) MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer right now issued a robust assertion after the parliamentary session, warning that the Central Authorities is repeatedly “testing the endurance of Punjabis” by raking up Punjab’s most delicate points, Chandigarh’s standing, the centralisation of Panjab College, the dismantling of the College Senate/citizens, and proposals to show Chandigarh right into a Union Territory ruled by a Lieutenant Governor.
He mentioned the Centre ought to as an alternative fulfil the long-standing nationwide dedication that Chandigarh was constructed as Punjab’s capital and have to be handed over absolutely to Punjab. “Punjab stays the one state in the whole nation with out its personal capital. This can be a grave injustice to the state that made the best sacrifices for India and ensured nationwide meals safety,” he mentioned, urging the Authorities of India to honour its promise.
Meet Hayer reminded that even right now the Governor of Punjab additionally serves because the Administrator of Chandigarh, and most key administrative officers are from Punjab. “Regardless of all this, the Centre is making an attempt to push Chandigarh additional away from Punjab. We strongly oppose this,” he asserted.
Responding to a media query over remarks made by Akali chief Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Meet Hayer mentioned each individual in Punjab is aware of underneath which governments artificial medicine like Chitta unfold and whose associates’ names repeatedly surfaced in drug investigations.
He condemned Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s surprising assertion supporting extra Central management by BSF inside Punjab. “For many years, all Punjab MPs, chopping throughout events, fought for federal rights of the state. Even the Akali Dal as soon as championed extra powers to state. However right now, on the BJP’s command, Badals are prepared at hand Punjab’s management to the Centre by way of BSF,” he mentioned.“Those that couldn’t shield Punjab earlier now wish to move Punjab’s authority to the Centre. What deal have they struck with BJP? Punjabis need to know,” he added.
Meet Hayer clarified that Punjab Police acts instantly and fearlessly towards any prison or disruptive components working inside Punjab. “If anybody tries to create disturbance in Punjab, they face strict authorized motion. Many such components have been eradicated as per regulation,” he mentioned. Concerning criminals working from different states, jails exterior Punjab, or from overseas, he mentioned the Punjab Authorities is in fixed coordination with Central companies to cease them fully. “Wherever they’re hiding, exterior Punjab or exterior India, we’re pursuing each channel to complete their networks,” he added.
On one other media question, Meet Hayer strongly criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal for complaining about native physique elections.He mentioned Punjabis clearly keep in mind how, throughout Akali rule, district council and native physique elections have been captured utilizing authorities equipment, with complete districts displaying zero nominations from opposition events. “Is it potential that not even a single candidate seems in complete districts? That was the Akali period,” he mentioned.
“Right now the state of affairs is the alternative. Akali Dal can’t discover candidates, villagers refuse to face on their ticket as a result of individuals are indignant and insult them. Our candidates file nominations, however Akalis wrestle even to persuade one individual to face. That’s the actual purpose behind their noise,” Meet Hayer said.
