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4mo ago

Punjab Leaders Push for Special Status and Financial Package

Chief Minister Mann begins border area visits as Punjab unites to demand central support for its sacrifices and strategic role.

Photo: SNS
Interacting with the media later, along with the governor, the Punjab chief minister said whether it was war or any other exigency, Punjab and Punjabis were always at the forefront. (PTI)
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has also proposed that the state be granted special status similar to Jammu and Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh. (HT File)

Overview

  • Punjab’s political leaders, including CM Bhagwant Mann and BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, are advocating for a special financial package and tax haven status for the state.
  • The demands highlight Punjab’s historical sacrifices, economic challenges, and strategic importance as a border state with Pakistan.
  • CM Mann has launched a tour of border areas to assess conditions and oversee relief efforts for victims of recent shelling.
  • The state government plans to modernize the Punjab Police and seek border area allowances for workers in vulnerable districts.
  • Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and other leaders emphasize the need for vigilance despite the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire.