Speaker Kulatar Singh Sandhwa in Punjab Assembly
On March 27, the atmosphere in the House was again hot on the statement made by CLP leader Pratap Singh Bajwa in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday about the Sant Sechewal model. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are demanding that Bajwa apologize for his statement. They
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Local body minister Dr. Ravjot Singh giving information.
Controversy over Seedwal today
Nakodar MLA Indra Kaur said in the House that she had objections to the presence of Pratap Singh Bajwa and her statement. He alleged that Bajwa has made a wrong statement about Sant Sechewal and he should apologize for this. On the occasion of 2025 World Water Day, a judge of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) said that the Sechewal model should be adopted. On this, the speaker said that someone’s statement may be objected, but their presence cannot be questioned. Pratap Singh Bajwa maintained his statement and said that he will not give any clarification on this issue.
Education Minister Harjot Bains’s strong response Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that Bajwa’s statement hurt his feelings. He said that Sant Sechewal has cleaned the 160 km long Kali Bei River. Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam also came to see his work and he appreciated it. Time magazine has also appreciated his work and has been awarded the ‘Padma Shri’ award.
“Is the statement of Congress or only Bajwa?” The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs questioned whether this statement is from the entire Congress or the personal view of Bajwa? He demanded a motion to a condemnation on Bajwa’s statement. After Bajwa’s departure, the Congress MLAs sat in the House after Bajwa went out of the house and made it clear that they do not support their statement. During this, ministers Aman Arora, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema took over the situation. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Congress has no concrete issue to discuss the budget, so he is avoiding debate.
Ayali questioned the stand of Congress MLA Manpreet Ayali, referring to the tenure of the Congress government, said that then the Congress itself was praising the Sechewal model, but now Bajwa is opposing it. MLA Manvinder Singh Giaspura apologized to Bajwa Sikh community for his statement. The session was then adjourned for the second time for 15 minutes.
Education department will get 2500 teachers
The Punjab Education Department will consist of 2500 ETT teachers on April 1. CM Bhagwant Mann will give him appointment letter. Out of this, 700 teachers will be posted in Hoshiarpur Assembly light. This information was given by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Punjab Assembly. The question about this was asked by MLA Ishank Chabbewal. The education minister said that there was a shortage of teachers in Chabbewal light. Last year, when MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal was an MLA, he also raised this issue. The education minister said that although the posts in 119 primary schools are vacant.
Mullanpur Dakha will not become Tehsil
MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali when will Mullanpur Dakha be made Tehsil? He said that when delimitation has been made, many new sub -divisions were built. This area should also be made a tehsil. On this, Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said that according to the report of the Punjab government, there should be four to seven Kanungo circles to create a tehsil. While there are only two Kanungo and 19 Patwar circles in the region. Nevertheless, the government can consider this proposal.
People will bear the cost of shifting the power line On the question of loose electric wires passing through the fields, Electricity Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the responsibility of elevating the wires is done by PSPCL. However, the expenditure is not spent by the department to get the wires out of the fields or shift, but the person concerned has to bear the expenses.
On this, Fazilka MLA Narendra Pal Sawna counted the names of four to five villages in the House and told that there are frequent complaints from these areas. He questioned how long the employee in his area would go to the fields and elevate the stars. Since March 2024, 84 applications had come to shift the wires, out of which 43 people have deposited the expenses, shifting their lines. While 41 people have not yet deposited the money.
Health Minister Balbir Singh giving information in the information session.
Panchayats can do development work with their funds
Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said that under Section 30 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, the village panchayat can do development work under its existing funds. Preparations are being made for libraries in six villages of Derabassi assembly light. He said that the Gram Panchayat can also create a digital library using its resources.
On this, the MLA said that “If we were able to make it ourselves, we do not have to demand. If you can make Majha, Doaba and Malwa digital, then why not?” The MLA said that the library is small. Derabassi is the biggest light in Punjab, the minister said that each village will get a budget of five crores. At the same time, he suggested that you make a proposal and send it
Recruitment of 52 Labor Inspector soon
The government is going to recruit 52 labor inspectors, so that people will not have to face any kind of trouble. The paper is done, the process has reached the last phase. Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said that earlier an inspector had to take responsibility for one to two places. At the same time, recruitment will be done under the amendment of 27 number form.
355 FIRs on those who pollute water
Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said that canal water is being polluted on a large scale. Where there is such a situation, the city council or the municipal corporation will have to take action. For this, NOC will be issued to the Municipal Council of the affected area within 24 hours, after which they can put fake etc. there so that sewerage water can be prevented from going to the canals.
The minister said that wherever sewerage water is poured into the canals, cases are registered. 355 cases have been registered so far. At the same time, continuous action is being taken by the department on those who pollute the water. At the same time, the matter will be talked about with the Panchayat Department and the local body about this matter. At the same time, canals will pave the tracks. At the same time, the speaker said that registering the case is the last option. First people should be made aware.