Shaurya Sharma
Fatehgarh Sahib, April 25, 2019: Capt. Amrinder Singh Chief Minister, while addressing a rally in support of Congress candidate Dr. Amar Singh from Fatehgarh Sahib Loak Sabha seat alleged that FCI, the Central Govt. procurement agency is knowingly harassing the State farmers as their wheat fulfilling all specification is not procured and rejected on one or the other pretext. He said that the harassed farmers brought this matter to his notice during his visit to Sangrur grain market and he summoned the FCI staff and directed them to conduct the moisture test in his presence and it was 10%, where as it is allowed up to 12%. He said he warned the FCI staff to desist from their nefarious designs and to procure every grain and by 5 PM all the wheat was procured. He warned FCI not to indulge in dirty politics on the behest of politicians rather to help the State farmers, who are 2% of population and contribute 40% to National Food pool.
Putting the blame squarely on the Akalis for the spate of desecrations, and the police firing incidents of Bargari and Kotkapura, that rocked the state during their regime, Captain Amarinder Singh accused the Badals of trying to divide the people and polarise the communities in Punjab.
He said that for Sikhs Guru Granth Sahib and Akal Takhat Sahib are supreme and the Akalis brought dishonor to both. He alleged that 115 “Angs” of Guru Granth Sahib were torn and thrown in streets and drains. He said Badal constituted Zora Singh Commission to probe, but he did not accept its report as it does not suit him. He said he constituted Ranjit Singh Commission and after getting its report constituted SIT to bring the truth, but with the help of BJP leaders Badals got SIT member Kunwar Vijay Partap transferred.
He called upon the people to have patience and warned Badals “Just one more month for you to enjoy, and then you will meet your fate” adding that “they should remember they cannot escape their sins forever.” The Sikhs would never forget or forgive them for the defilement of their holy scripture.
He said that Akal Takth is the ‘jaan’ and ‘shaan’ (life and pride) of Sikhs and called upon the people to teach the Badals a lesson for eroding the dignity of the highest temporal seat of the community by summoning and giving orders to the Jathedar. He was referring to pardon of Dera Sacha SAuda.
Specially mentioning about Bhatinda and Ferozepur, he said he will campaign in both the seats and with the blessings of almighty will ensure the defeat of Badal family and will take them to task for disrespecting Guru Granth Sahib and Akal Takhat Sahib.
He termed Dr. Amar Singh Congress candidate a very effective and experienced persons as he was member of the committee, which enacted MANREGA and Food Security Bill. He said for land of great martyrs FAtehgarh Sahib, he will always ready for development projects.
On this occasion all the seven Congress MLAs and halka incharge were present.
Interestingly, the impact of the warning of CM to Ministers and MLAs was clearly seen as Kaka RAndeep Singh MLA Amloh, who is considered bit Norrie of CM was seen talking to CM repeatedly and assured him that he will strive hard for win. Similarly Surjit Singh DHiman MLA Amargarh, who was considered to be annoyed with party was present and while talking to Babu Shahi.com, he said that he has no issues regarding Fatehgarh Sahib, but his son has issue for SAngrur, but he has sorted it out and will work for party. Both were seen falling in line.
Meanwhile Dr. Amar Singh Congress candidate accompanied by his wife, advocate and DCC president Subhash Sood filled his nomination paper with DC cum Returning Officer.