Overview

• At the Chennai launch of the latest phase, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said he would discuss introducing a similar free breakfast scheme with his Cabinet.
• Mann praised M. K. Stalin as a “true people’s leader” and called the initiative a model that improves attendance and learning outcomes.
• Tamil Nadu’s expansion added 2,430 urban government‑aided schools, with officials citing benefits for over 21 lakh primary students.
• Punjab opposition leaders attacked Mann for leaving a flood‑hit state, pointing to breaches along the Sutlej and Beas and urging his presence on the ground.
• Highlighting his own record, Mann cited Aam Aadmi Clinics providing free medicines and diagnostics and recent NEET and JEE results from government schools.