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The Punjab BJP has strongly condemned the state AAP government for stopping their welfare scheme enrollment campaign. BJP leaders claim the Mann administration used police force to prevent poor citizens from accessing Central benefits. Meanwhile, Punjab Police are investigating complaints about unauthorized data collection at these camps. The BJP insists they will continue efforts to ensure Punjab residents receive their rightful Central scheme benefits.

Key Points: Punjab BJP Slams AAP for Blocking Central Welfare Scheme Access

  • BJP alleges AAP used police force to block welfare enrollment camps
  • Claims Mann govt creating deliberate obstacles to Central schemes
  • Punjab Police investigating unauthorized data collection complaints
  • BJP vows to continue reaching households despite state opposition
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Punjab BJP slams AAP govt for denial of Centre's welfare schemes

BJP accuses Bhagwant Mann government of forcibly stopping campaign to enroll Punjab's poor in Modi govt schemes like PM Kisan and Ayushman Bharat.

"The state government forcibly stopped this campaign wherein poor and needy people were getting information - Anil Sarin, BJP Punjab"

Chandigarh, Aug 20

The BJP Punjab on Wednesday strongly condemned the anti-people and dictatorial action of the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government on BJP Punjab’s ‘BJP de Sewadar aa Gye ne Tuhade Dwaar’ campaign at 39 locations.

The state government “forcibly stopped” this campaign wherein poor and needy people were getting information about the Central government’s welfare schemes, said Anil Sarin, State General Secretary, BJP Punjab.

The state BJP leadership alleged that the novel project of spreading information and enrolling the needy in various schemes met with a complete roadblock when the government deliberately intervened.

Instead of supporting initiatives that empower the poor, farmers, women, and youth, the state government chose to misuse police force and obstruct these programs. This act not only denied the people of Punjab access to valuable information and guidance but also exposed the anti-development mindset of the Mann government.

This high-handedness not only exposes the insecurity of the AAP government but also proves that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has failed to deliver anything substantial for the welfare of the people, the BJP said in a statement.

While the Centre has ensured free ration, health benefits under Ayushman Bharat, farmer support through PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, and numerous youth and women welfare schemes, the AAP government is creating deliberate obstacles to prevent their implementation on the ground in Punjab, it said.

The BJP reiterated that it will not be deterred by such undemocratic actions. The party remains committed to reaching every household and ensuring that the poor, farmers, women, and youth of Punjab are not deprived of their rightful benefits under Central government schemes.

Meanwhile, Punjab Police said it has formed several teams to investigate camps which are allegedly collecting the personal information of individuals in the name of government schemes.

The inquiries have been instituted after receipt of complaints stating that personal data of citizens is being collected by unauthorised people who are holding camps, making the personal data vulnerable to data theft and bank fraud, said the police.

A police spokesperson has appealed to the citizens not to share their personal data, including Aadhaar cards, etc., with unauthorised individuals and access the government schemes directly online or through authorised mechanisms.

- IANS

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Priya S
Actually, I appreciate the police warning about data security. Many elderly people in villages don't understand how their Aadhaar details can be misused. Better to access schemes through official channels only. Safety first! 👍
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Manish T
Both sides playing politics with people's welfare. BJP should work with state government instead of running parallel campaigns. And AAP should stop being paranoid about central schemes. Common people are suffering in this tug of war. 😠
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Sarah B
As someone working in rural development, I've seen how these schemes transform lives. Ayushman Bharat has helped so many poor families with medical expenses. Blocking information campaigns only hurts the most vulnerable sections.
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Anjali F
Bhagwant Mann government should focus on delivering their own promises instead of blocking central schemes. People voted for change, not for this kind of petty politics. Very disappointing from AAP.
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Rohit P
Data security concerns are valid, but there must be a better way. Many villagers don't have internet access or knowledge about online registration. Government should set up proper help desks instead of completely stopping awareness campaigns.

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