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Punjab's Political Drama: Why AAP's Anandpur Sahib Session Sparks Outrage

The Shiromani Akali Dal has strongly criticized the AAP government's decision to hold an assembly session in Anandpur Sahib. They claim this move wasted crores of public money that could have been used for infrastructure development. The session coincided with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, making the timing particularly sensitive. Akali leaders argue this represents political theatrics rather than genuine public service.

Key Points: Akali Dal Slams AAP Punjab Assembly Session Anandpur Sahib

  • Akali Dal accuses AAP of wasting public money on political session
  • Previous governments invested in major projects during religious occasions
  • Session held during Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary
  • Infrastructure development in holy city could have been prioritized
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AAP 'wasted' money by holding Assembly session in Anandpur Sahib: Akali Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal condemns Bhagwant Mann government for wasting crores on "sham" assembly session instead of improving Anandpur Sahib infrastructure during Guru Tegh Bahadur anniversary.

"wasted crores of rupees on a one-day sham session, which had a zero outcome - Ganieve Kaur Majithia"

Chandigarh, Nov 25

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday condemned the Mann government in Punjab for "wasting" crores of public money on conducting a "sham" Vidhan Sabha session in Anandpur Sahib, saying that the opportunity could have been used to upgrade the infrastructure in the holy city.

In a statement, Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia said the AAP government could have used the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur to give a boost to the infrastructure in Anandpur Sahib, but instead "chose to play dirty politics on such a pious occasion".

She said the AAP government chose to "waste" crores of rupees on a one-day "sham" session, which had a zero outcome.

The MLA said that all this was done for the "benefit" of a tent owner.

She said Punjabis were surprised to see the conduct of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who, instead of extending cooperation to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for organising a religious function on the occasion, chose to attack the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

The Akali leader said previous governments had used such historic occasions to bring big projects to the state.

She said that during the 300th Khalsa Sajna Diwas in 1999, the then Parkash Singh Badal government established 'Virasat E Khalsa' with an investment of Rs 300 crore.

"Similarly, the Guru Gobind Singh Bathinda refinery project, worth Rs 22,000 crore, was brought to the state. Similarly, Guru Granth Sahib World University was established in Fatehgarh Sahib."

Kaur said on the other hand, the AAP government wasted public money and played "dirty politics" on the occasion only to please its "boss Arvind Kejriwal".

She said Punjabis would never forget the "cheap theatrics" of CM Mann and would teach a lifetime lesson to the party for "looting" public money.

- IANS

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Priya S
Holding assembly session at Anandpur Sahib during Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary could have been symbolic, but if no real work was done, then it's indeed wasteful expenditure. Public money should be used wisely.
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Michael C
As someone who visited Anandpur Sahib last year, the infrastructure there definitely needs improvement. If the government had invested those crores in better roads and facilities, it would have benefited pilgrims more.
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Siddharth J
Akali Dal talking about wasting money? Irony died a thousand deaths! They should remember their own track record. At least AAP is trying to do something different instead of the same old politics.
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Ananya R
Why mix politics with religious occasions? Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary should be about remembrance and spiritual reflection, not political sessions. This sets a wrong precedent. 🙏
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Karan T
The comparison with Virasat E Khalsa and Guru Gobind Singh refinery is valid. Historical occasions should lead to lasting development projects, not one-day events. Hope the government learns from this feedback.

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