Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 19 -
Punjab’s Cabinet Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s unwavering support for farmers, emphasizing the importance of addressing their demands at the appropriate platform. Bhullar appealed to farmers to take their Centre-related demands to Delhi instead of blocking Punjab’s highways, as it is causing immense harm to the state’s economy and development.
“Our government has always stood with the farmers, and we continue to do so because we, too, belong to farming families,” said Bhullar. “However, the continuous closure of highways is obstructing Punjab’s progress. Industries and businesses are suffering, youth employment is being delayed, and the state’s development is at a standstill.”
Bhullar stressed that Punjab’s fight against drug abuse is tied to creating employment opportunities for the youth. “The government is working diligently to eradicate drugs from Punjab, and people are supporting this mission. But along with tackling drugs, we must also address unemployment. Youth need jobs and avenues for employment, which can only happen when businesses and industries thrive,” he added.