CM Mann bats for peace, says no space for hatred in Punjab

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday batted for peace among various communities, saying there is no room for hatred in the state that suffered immensely due to flawed policies of traditional political parties.

Emphasising the importance of peace, love and development on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, he said, “Malerkotla has been blessed by Guru Gobind Singh for eternal peace in reciprocation of Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan’s ‘haan da naara’ in favour of younger Sahibzadas. I assure you that hatred will not be allowed to flourish in the state.”

He appreciated that it was for the first time that such a large congregation of Muslim brethren performed a community prayer for eradication of drug menace from the state. Accusing previous governments of discontinuing public transport service to rural areas, Mann announced that unemployed youngsters would be allotted permits for mini-buses. He said grants worth Rs 150 to 200 crore had been earmarked for development projects, including government medical college, government college for girls, new administrative building and construction of link roads in Malerkotla.

The CM said, “We have almost completed the process for acquiring land for the government medical college. It will be built on a 60:40 ratio and will have 100 MBBS seats.” The Malerkotla Civil Hospital will also be upgraded to 200 beds, he said.

Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Malerkotla MLA Mohammad Jamil Ur Rahman and Amargarh legislator Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra were also present.