Punjab wants development, not political rhetoric: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and the Congress, accusing the ruling dispensation of corruption and favouring select individuals. During his visit to Jalandhar, he said people would hold the government accountable once the Model Code of Conduct takes effect.

Saini alleged that the AAP government had failed to address ordinary people’s concerns over the past five years and had worked only for those close to the ruling party.

Commenting on ticket distribution, he claimed that sitting MLAs who did not follow the party’s directions were denied tickets, while those allegedly involved in corruption were renominated. He accused the AAP government of pushing Punjab into corruption despite its claims of honesty.

Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Jawani Bachao Yatra’, Saini said Gandhi should first review the Congress’s previous election manifesto. He recalled the party’s promises to eradicate drug abuse and provide employment to every household after taking an oath on the holy Gutka Sahib. Saini alleged that drug abuse and unemployment had increased during the Congress government’s tenure.

Commenting on Gandhi’s public addresses, Saini said someone prepared a script for him, which he simply read out.