Should people of country stop travelling abroad & do work from home? Then can Prime Minister not do work from home as well? CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Thankfully, Prime Minister only advised people to save money and didn’t ask them to beat thalis & clap again: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
War has impacted entire world, but no other country’s head apart from PM Modi’s has advised its citizens to focus on savings like this: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
CHANDIGARH; 16th May 2026:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly criticised the BJP-led Central Government over the steep rise in fuel prices, saying the burden has once again been imposed on common people immediately after elections while those in power continue to lecture citizens on cutting expenses and savings. He said people across the country are struggling with inflation, rising transport costs and increasing household expenditure, but instead of providing relief, the Centre is asking citizens to reduce personal spending.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Prime Minister is roaming abroad while giving lessons on savings to people of country.” He pointed out that ordinary citizens are repeatedly advised to avoid unnecessary travel and reduce expenses while the Prime Minister continues frequent foreign visits at public expense.
Questioning the contradiction in the Centre’s messaging, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Should people of the country stop travelling abroad and do work from home? Then can the Prime Minister not do work from home as well?” He added that the entire world has been impacted by war and global economic uncertainty, but no other country’s head has advised citizens to focus on savings in the manner being done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking a swipe at the Centre, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Thankfully, the Prime Minister only advised people to save money and didn’t ask them to beat thalis and clap again.” He asserted that instead of symbolic gestures and lectures, people expect practical steps to control inflation and reduce the financial burden on households, farmers and small businesses.
Referring to the impact of global developments, the Chief Minister said that war and economic instability have affected countries across the world, but governments elsewhere are trying to provide relief to citizens rather than shifting the burden onto the public through higher prices and moral lectures on expenditure. “War has impacted the entire world, but no other country’s head apart from PM Modi’s has advised its citizens to focus on savings like this,” he added.
Punjab will not compromise on its water rights under any pressure; Haryana will get water only as per legally fixed schedule: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Referring to the sensitive Bhakra water-sharing issue and recent remarks made by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister unequivocally stated that Punjab would firmly safeguard its water rights at every cost. He said Haryana would receive water strictly according to its legally scheduled quota and not before the stipulated timeline.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Punjab will not compromise on its water rights under any pressure.” He added that water is an emotional, economic and agricultural lifeline for Punjab and the state government is fully committed to protecting every drop for future generations.
Punjab has no spare water to share with any other state; every drop is linked to farmers, economy & future generations: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Reiterating Punjab’s position, the Chief Minister said, “Punjab has no spare water to share with any other state.” He said the Punjab Government remains committed to saving the waters of the state and protecting the interests of farmers and rural communities dependent on agriculture.
People are supporting AAP because they can see development on ground instead of empty political rhetoric: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Expressing confidence ahead of the upcoming local body elections, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said people are strongly backing the government because visible development is taking place on the ground. He highlighted that employment opportunities are expanding, urban infrastructure is improving, roads and sewerage systems are being upgraded, toll plazas are being removed and development grants worth crores are being released for cities and towns across Punjab.
In a pointed political attack, the Chief Minister said the Shiromani Akali Dal has steadily lost both public support and credibility due to years of political decline and disconnect from people’s aspirations. He stated that the Akalis no longer command the trust they once enjoyed among Punjabis.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Akalis had bruised the psyche of every Punjabi in general and Sikhs in particular through incidents of sacrilege. He added that Punjabis will never forgive the Akalis for their sins against Punjab and its people.
