Punjab CM Mann takes dig at Badal family at Rakhar Punya, says those claiming 25 yrs of rule now lack even 25 people; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Baba Bakala Sahib (Punjab), August 28, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Badal family during the state-level Rakhar Punya celebrations at Baba Bakala Sahib, accusing them of resorting to “low-level politics” to win public sympathy.
Taking a swipe at the Akali leadership, Mann said those who claimed to have ruled Punjab for 25 years now did not even have “25 people” with them.
Mann also questioned whether Guru Sahib’s baaz (falcon), a revered symbol associated with Sikh history, would protect those whom he accused of disrespecting Gurbani.
The Chief Minister said his government had ensured daytime electricity supply for agriculture and canal water for farmers, while highlighting various welfare and employment initiatives of his government.
Addressing the gathering at the historic Baba Bakala Sahib, Mann extended greetings to Punjabis on Raksha Bandhan and described the festival as a symbol of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.
He said women were being provided a ‘Satkar Rashi’ of ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 in their bank accounts as a Raksha Bandhan gift. A large number of women attending the event expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister, according to AAP Punjab.
70,840 Jobs, 882 Government School Students Clear NEET
Mann also highlighted his government's employment and education record.
He said that with the 1,746 appointment letters distributed on Thursday, the total number of jobs provided under the government's Rozgar Kranti initiative had reached 70,840.
Calling the figure significant, Mann said a majority of those receiving jobs belonged to families in need.
On education, he compared the performance of Punjab's government school students in the NEET examination, saying only 80 students from government schools had cleared the exam in 2021, whereas 882 students qualified this year, which he attributed to the state's “Education Revolution”.