Punjab Cabinet Minister for Forests and Wildlife Sadhu Singh Dharamsot on Monday accused the previous Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party Government of making Punjab bankrupt from all aspects saying that the Badal family ruined the State more than even terrorism.
Dharamsot, while addressing the gathering of party workers during the Congress party conference at Chhapar village, said before the SAD-BJP came to power in 2007, it was a common saying that terrorism damaged the State the most. “But during the 10 years of SAD-BJP rule, people now say that the previous Government damaged the State more as the State exchequer was looted and innocent people were beaten across the State,” he said.
Taking an aim at the Badal family, Dharamsot said that it was during SAD-BJP’s tenure that our youth fell prey to vicious circle of drugs, besides the Badal family looted our natural resources as well as every business.
He said SAD played an important role for bringing dark days in the State, but it was former Chief Minister Beant Singh who sacrificed his life for bringing golden days back.
“Whenever the State or its residents were in danger, the Badal family proved opportunistic and saved their personal interests first. On the other hand, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has always worked wholeheartedly for safeguarding the interests of Punjab and Punjabis,” he said.
Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, during his address, said culprits of desecration of religious Granth’s as well as of Bargari issue will be sent to jail at every cost. He assured gathering that the Amarinder Government is following up the matter with utmost devotion and seriousness.
“The recent massive victory of Congress party in Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections has proved that the party has strengthened at grassroots level,” said Bittu, adding that now every Congressman has got an opportunity to serve the State.
At same time, he also warned that if any Congress worker or elected representative would try to indulge in corrupt practices, he will not only be shown the door from the party but will also have to face the law.
