Mansa: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann witnessed massive public gatherings during his Bhagwant Mann’s Shukrana Yatra in Mansa and Sardulgarh.
Moreover, the Chief Minister highlighted major achievements of the Punjab government in irrigation, electricity, welfare schemes, healthcare and employment.
As a result, the political atmosphere in Punjab became more intense.
Bhagwant Mann’s Shukrana Yatra Highlights Canal Water Benefits for Farmers
During the rally, Bhagwant Mann said canal water usage has increased rapidly in Punjab after 2022.
Moreover, he said the government has started supplying irrigation water to tail-end villages after several decades.
He also said the government is providing uninterrupted daytime electricity to farmers for agriculture.
Therefore, the government’s irrigation reforms are benefiting rural areas significantly.
Free Electricity and Welfare Schemes Mentioned
The Chief Minister also spoke about free electricity for domestic consumers and various welfare schemes.
Moreover, he said the government is using taxpayers’ money for development works instead of corruption and commissions.
As a result, he claimed that Punjab is entering a new era of transparency and accountability.
He also highlighted government jobs, healthcare benefits and social welfare initiatives launched by the state government.
Mann Attacks Opposition Over Anti-Sacrilege Law
During the Bhagwant Mann’s Shukrana Yatra, the Chief Minister strongly defended the new anti-sacrilege law.
Moreover, he accused leaders from Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal of approaching the High Court to oppose the strict law.
However, he claimed the court rejected their petitions and imposed fines on the petitioners.
Therefore, Mann said the law now has legal and constitutional support.
Strict Punishment Under New Law
The Chief Minister stated that the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026 provides life imprisonment for those found guilty of sacrilege.
Moreover, he warned that people supporting or protecting the accused could also face strict punishment and heavy fines.
As a result, the government aims to prevent future sacrilege incidents in Punjab.
He also said the law would act as a strong deterrent against attempts to disturb communal harmony in the state.
Mann Calls Himself a Humble Servant of Guru Sahib
Bhagwant Mann said he started the Shukrana Yatra after paying obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
Moreover, he described himself as a humble servant of Guru Sahib.
He added that the Punjab government fulfilled a long-pending demand of millions of devotees through the historic law.
Therefore, the Punjab government organized the yatra to express gratitude to Waheguru.
5 Key Points of Bhagwant Mann’s Shukrana Yatra:
- Bhagwant Mann addressed massive gatherings in Mansa and Sardulgarh.
- CM highlighted irrigation, free power and welfare schemes.
- Mann defended the new anti-sacrilege law in Punjab.
- He accused opposition parties of opposing the strict law.
- The government promised strict punishment in sacrilege cases.
