Overview
- Bhagwant Singh Mann said the investor response during his Japan and South Korea visit was strong and could mark a milestone for Punjab’s industrial push.
- Engagements included JBIC, JICA, Honda, Yamaha, NEC, Fujitsu, Aisan Industry, Toray and Aichi Steel, with parties signaling openness to evaluate financing, manufacturing, EV mobility and digital projects.
- A non-binding memorandum with Toppan and Invest Punjab proposes a Skilling Excellence Centre aligned to industry needs, with further talks expected.
- Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa questioned tangible outcomes and sought project-wise timelines, job estimates, locations and environmental and social impact assessments.
- Mann used Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s recent “Rs 500 crore” remark—after which Congress suspended her—to argue that opponents are revealing corrupt intentions.