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CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP Over CBI Raids, Says Teams Returned Empty-Handed
- •Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claimed that CBI teams returned empty-handed after conducting extensive searches in the state.
- •Mann demanded an apology from the BJP, accusing the party of misusing central agencies to harass political opponents ahead of elections.
- •He asserted that neither he nor his government will bow down to intimidation and stated that they are ready to face any investigation.
- •The Chief Minister highlighted his government's ongoing war against drugs and commitment to public welfare despite political pressure.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized the BJP after 12-hour CBI raids across the state, stating that the teams returned empty-handed and found nothing. He called it proof of his government's honesty and demanded an apology from the BJP for trying to tarnish the image of an elected Chief Minister.
CM Bhagwant Mann stated that better availability of canal water has increased farmers' yield by up to four quintals per acre in several areas. He noted that promoting surface canal irrigation is crucial for improving farmers' incomes and preserving the state's depleted groundwater resources.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Centre of doing injustice to Punjab by ignoring vital state issues. He highlighted matters such as Panjab University Chandigarh, the Bhakra Beas Management Board, the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal, the Rural Development Fund, and border area funds.
