In Kotkapura — the epicentre of the sacrilege incidents and subsequent protests — on Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday squarely blamed the Badals for the series of desecration incidents in Bargari and consequent firing incidents in Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura.
“As the matter is subjudice, he cannot divulge more details...Badals were hand in glove with perpetrators of this heinous crime,” said Channi, while addressing a gathering in Kotkapura’s New Grain Market where he also announced to give Rs 15 crores each for the overall development of Kotkapura and Jaitu constituencies.
Recalling the firing incidents that occurred in Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura, Channi said that the firing did not took place on peaceful protestors at these places but in reality took place on our chests. “We vow that real perpetrators of this unpardonable crime will not be spared and those who were very much part of the execution of agriculture bills,” he added.Reiterating his Government’s stance, Channi said that all of his Government’s promises have been transformed into realities during just two months. “Apart from other welfare schemes, now we are offering lowest price of power and petrol in Punjab which is the most useful and required element for survival,” he said.
“On the other hand, AAP is announcing only false promises, fake guarantees, and bundle of lies...Kejriwal is an imposter and his announcements and schemes are actually not for the welfare of public even in Delhi, what to talk about Punjab,” Channi said.
He pointed out that the free power announced in Delhi up to 400 units is nothing but a gimmick. Delhi government charges hefty amount if it crosses 400 units, which is the bare normal consumption of a household, he added.
The state Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that nobody had ever dared to stop the buses of the Badals and their government has not only stopped all the illegal buses but have also taken 135 buses into custody to fill the state coffers with Rs 14 crores. The daily income of the government buses increased to Rs 1.15 crore daily, he added.
He stated that whatever state transport department is doing to stop the illegal buses from plying is due to the encouragement given by the Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
