Chandigarh: Punjab cabinet ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora and Harbhajan Singh on Friday criticised the Congress for its decision to “boycott” the governor’s address, alleging that the opposition’s disruptive behaviour and sloganeering in the House were desperate attempts to divert public attention from the state’s developmental milestones. The Congress staged a walk-out during the governor’s address after raising slogans against the AAP govt in the well of the House. Cheema said, “While the previous regime allowed state resources to be plundered, the current AAP govt focused on fiscal discipline and real development. The Congress, which is already reduced to zero in states like Delhi and Bihar, is headed for a similar total wipe-out in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections because of its anti-people and anti-dalit stance.” He also accused the Congress leadership of a negative mindset towards the dalit community, citing the remarks made against minister Harbhajan Singh. “The people are well aware that Congress is anti-Dalit. The Congress leadership had the audacity to equate such a qualified individual with a Band Baja,” he said.Cabinet minister Aman Arora said that the action of the opposition Congress in the Vidhan Sabha was a “shameful spectacle” and a direct assault on democratic traditions. “Their behaviour is an insult to the House and to the 75-year-old parliamentary traditions of the state. For the past 75 years, the Governor’s address is a solemn occasion to present the state’s report card and future roadmap to the people,” he said. MSID:: 129156285 413 |
