The Jalandhar by-election campaign is in its final stage. On Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann along with Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural arrived to campaign in favor of AAP candidate Shushil Rinku. Maan first offered prayers at the Satguru Kabir temple located at Bhargav Camp in Jalandhar and prayed for 'Sarbat da Bhala'. Amritsar MLA Jeevanjot Kaur, senior AAP leaders Mahinder Bhagat, Pravesh Tangri and other AAP leaders were also present with them.
In his address on the occasion, Chief Minister Mann told the Sangat that Kabir ji spent his entire life helping the oppressed, raising his voice for their rights and oppose the injustice in the society. He said that the words of Kabir ji will always guide us. Mann said that the land of Punjab is the land of gurus, pir-fakirs, warriors and martyrs. It is a matter of pride for us to be born here.
He said that his government is working diligently for the progress of every section of Punjab. Our aim is that every house in Punjab should progress. He said that we are improving the condition of government schools so that even the children of the poor families can get quality education and become officers. Mohalla clinics were built so that everyone gets proper and free treatment.
He said that some people are trying to break the brotherhood and unity of Punjab, but they do not know that Punjab is the land of Gurus. It is impossible to break the brotherhood and unity of the people of Punjab. For the youth, he said that his government is providing employment opportunities to the youth in Punjab itself. So that they do not have to go abroad in search of jobs.
He also assured to fulfill the demands of the local people and also expressed concern over the expensive marriages taking place in Punjab. He said that his government would set up community centers in every village of the state. These community centers will become an affordable option for the needy to organize programs.
In the end, he said that his government is always dedicated to Punjab and Punjabis. We are working hard to live up to the trust reposed by the people of Punjab in the Aam Aadmi Party. He appealed to the people of Jalandhar to make AAP candidate Shushil Rinku win in the by-election and said that like legislative assembly, give us a chance to represent you in parliament too.