Punjab Newsline, New Delhi/ Chandigarh, July 31-
In a fiery address to the Rajya Sabha, AAP MP from Punjab, Raghav Chadha, has demanded the immediate release of thousands of crores in withheld funds for Punjab, pointing out towards the Central Govt's stalling crucial development works in Punjab. The AAP MP highlighted the 5,600Cr RDF, 1,100Cr MDF, 1,100 crores for NHM Funds, 180Cr for ‘SSA’, and 1,800Cr for special capital assistance have been withheld by the centre, underscoring Punjab's pivotal role in the nation's progress and the sacrifices of its farmers. Chadha appealed for the funds' release on behalf of 3 crore Punjabi's, emphasizing the urgent need to complete development projects.
Chadha raised an important and persistent issue of ‘Concern Over Development Works in Punjab’ in the Rajya Sabha. The AAP MP said, “Today, as a representative of Punjab, I have stood up to speak for the rights of my state, Punjab. Punjab is the state that has made the most sacrifices for the country. Punjab gave the country the ‘Green Revolution’ and fed the country in difficult times.”