Dharamkot, January 18, 2017 : Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal while addressing a rally at Dharamkot said that with the emergence of AAP, people of Punjab have got an honest option to vote. “Till now only Congress and SAD were the option and people were forced to vote either of them despite knowing their corrupt practices. Only AAP dares to take action against Congress and SAD. ” Kejriwal said.
AAP leader said that the people of Punjab have come to know about the secret alliance of Badal and Captain to stop AAP in Punjab. He said that Captain Amrinder helped Majithia in drug case by opposing CBI inquiry even going against his own party, Badal in turn closed all cases of corruption against Amrinder. He said that Amrinder is fighting from Lambi to divide anti-incumbency votes against Badal.
Kejriwal accused Bikram Majithia of being the agent of international drug traders. “Majithia is responsible for ruining the live of lakhs of youth in Punjab, I assure you send him in jail before April 15.” he said. AAP has drafted a plan to tackle the drug problem in Punjab and youngsters will be rehabilitated and provided jobs after the formation of government.
“The Agro Based industry is the need of the hour to provide jobs to youth of state. AAP will install sugar mills and other small scale industry and 80% jobs in these projects will be given to the residents of Punjab.” said Kejriwal. AAP leader said that corruption level has gone to zero after formation of AAP government in Delhi. 250 new schools have been constructed and all modern facilities like swimming pool and lifts have added to the schools. To correct the health facilities, Mohalla clinics were constructed in the localities.
Kejriwal promised to increase old age, Handicapped and widow pension to 2500 per month. He said that Captain Amrinder Singh is lying on the matter of increasing pensions as none of Congress government in country has initiated it.
Former SGPC general Secretary, Sukhdev Singh Bhaur said that it is the matter of pride for Punjabis to defeat the leaders who have looted the state. He accused SAD being ruled by a family and ignoring the interests of Punjab.