Modi should announce relief package for Punjab: Manpreet
Friday, 11/09/2015
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CHANDIGARH: People’s Party of Punjab (PPP) president Manpreet Singh Badal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the city on Friday should announce a plan comprising a special financial package to rescue Punjab from a “deepening crisis”.
In a statement released here, Manpreet said the plan should not only include steps for the revival of Punjab’s economy but also the agenda to save the state from the increasing menace of drugs.
He said while the steps for the revival of economy should include special package, wiping out the drug menace would require dealing strictly with the drug mafia patronised by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders.
About special assistance to Punjab, Manpreet referred to the special financial package for Bihar which, he said, the Centre announced to sway voters towards the BJP in the crucial assembly elections which will be held next month.
