Punjab Suffering Due to Corruption, Urgent Need for Change: CM Nayab Singh Saini

*AAP Failed to Deliver on Promises, Pushed Punjab into Crisis: CM*

*BJP will ensure development and good governance*

Chandigarh, March 2026 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is reaching new heights of development, but when he looks at the condition of Punjab, he feels deeply pained. He said there was a time when Punjab led the country in agriculture, sports, defence and industry, but today the situation is completely the opposite. Farmers are distressed, youth are disheartened, and mothers are worried about the future of their children.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was addressing a programme held at Kisan Palace in Samana, Punjab. On this occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed Prof. Mohan Lal Sharma into the Bharatiya Janata Party by presenting him with a party stole and assured him of full respect and recognition within the party. He also extended his greetings on the occasion of Navratri.

In his address, the Chief Minister said that Samana has a rich and glorious history. He referred to Banda Singh Bahadur’s victory over the Mughals in the Battle of Samana in 1709, which established the strength of Sikh military power and laid the foundation of the first Sikh rule. He paid tribute to the brave land of Punjab, which has sacrificed everything for the protection of the nation and where great Gurus have shown the path of service, sacrifice and dedication.

He said that the relationship between Punjab and Haryana is not just that of neighbouring states but a bond of shared heritage and common struggles. He said he had come not merely as a neighbour but as a younger brother and well-wisher. He added that Punjab has lagged behind in every sector and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party made false promises and failed to fulfill even a single commitment in the last four and a half years. He said corruption has become widespread in the state.

The Chief Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is capable of transforming Punjab into a developed state. Referring to Haryana, he said it is the first state in the country where 24 crops are being procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He added that in the last 11 and a half years, more than ₹16,000 crore has been transferred directly into farmers’ accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and as compensation for crop damage. Additionally, around ₹133 crore of farmers’ loans have been waived, and payments for crop procurement are made within 48 hours.

He appealed to the people present that if Punjab has to become a developed state, then a BJP government must be formed in 2027. He said that all welfare schemes implemented in Haryana will also be introduced in Punjab once the BJP comes to power.

On this occasion, programme organizer Prof. Mohan Lal Sharma felicitated the Chief Minister by presenting a shawl and a memento. Former MP Preneet Kaur also welcomed the Chief Minister and appealed to the gathering to bring the BJP to power in Punjab in 2027 to put the state on the path of development. District President Harmesh Goyal, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Tarun Bhandari, and a large number of dignitaries were also present on the occasion.