Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the very first time reached Punjab after the security lapse. The incident of lapse took place in Ferozpur on January 5.
He visited the state for the inauguration of Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Mohali. He was accompanied by CM Bhagwant Mann and Governor BL Purohit.
During the address, CM Bhagwant Mann took a dig at the Congress government as he expressed grief over the security lapse that happened during the rule of Charanjit Singh Channi.
He said, “when PM Modi visited last time, it was embarrassing that he had to leave because of the security lapse. Punjab which is known for its hospitality but failed to show some during the rule of other government.”
When CM Mann stood for the address, slogans of Modi- Modi were raised. However, even after this, he continued to address the people.
He stated the fact that law and order was not that good during the previous government but now their government is trying to improve it.
He also said that Punjab is always at risk due to being a border state. He also added that it would be great if the PM could provide the state with some gifts.