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Feb 3, 2025 5:49 PM - Connect Newsroom

Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes Bhagwant Mann for Focus on Delhi Elections

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Majithia highlighted that 40% of senior secondary schools in Punjab lack principals, questioning Mann’s claims of an education and health revolution.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for prioritizing Delhi elections over state issues. Majithia highlighted that 40% of senior secondary schools in Punjab lack principals, questioning Mann’s claims of an education and health revolution.

The party also condemned the rising incidents of looting and shootings in Punjab. In a statement, the Akali Dal accused Mann’s government of failing to ensure public safety, stating that while youth are being killed daily, the government is focused on activities outside Punjab.

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