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.