Govt jobs only for Punjabis, says Sukhbir Badal ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

IANS April 13, 2025 194 views

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal has laid out an ambitious roadmap for Punjab's future, focusing on local job reservations and welfare schemes. Speaking at a Baisakhi gathering, Badal emphasized the need to protect Punjabi interests and reclaim political power in the 2027 Assembly elections. He criticized existing political parties and promised to restore the state's glory through targeted economic and social interventions. Badal's strategy appears designed to reconnect with traditional Akali Dal voters and position the party as a champion of Punjabi identity.

"I am committed to making Punjab the number one state in the country" - Sukhbir Badal
Talwandi Sabo: , April 13 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Sunday said party workers had decided to bring the party back to power in 2027 and made it clear that once this was done, no gangster or drug smuggler would remain the state, besides assuring government jobs for Punjabis only.

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Promises exclusive government jobs for Punjabis

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Plans to reintroduce 'aata daal' welfare scheme

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Targets defeating Congress and AAP in 2027 polls

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Aims to safeguard Punjabi interests

Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Baisakhi here, the SAD President said, “I am committed to making Punjab the number one state in the country. I am also committed to augmenting the social welfare schemes and giving relief to the weaker sections. I am also committed to safeguarding the interests of Punjabis.”

“Accordingly, SAD will reintroduce the ‘aata daal’ scheme, besides doubling the old-age pension and ‘shagun’ schemes and bringing in a law banning outsiders from purchasing agricultural land in Punjab,” he stated. Badal also made an appeal for unity in the Panth. He said all Akalis should come back in the party fold in the interest of Punjab, Punjabiat and the Khalsa Panth.

“The time has come to save Punjab from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has always looted it, and repose faith in SAD that has always delivered on its promises,” Badal said. The SAD President also spoke about conspiracies which were being hatched to damage the party and erode the credibility of Sikh institutions.

He said the management boards of both Sri Hazur Sahib and Patna Sahib had been expanded to bring them under government control. Asserting that all this was initiated once SAD left the NDA, he said recently the conspiracy had been enlarged to woo the Jathedars of Takhts by giving them security and other allurements.

Mentioning Giani Harpreet Singh, he said the former and others tried to destroy the prestige of the Panth instead of strengthening it. “I thank the Shiromani Committee, which has successfully taken back the control of the Takht from the Central government, which had forced the Jathedars to take a stand against the Sikh community.”

Asserting that the Akali Dal is the true inheritor of Punjab, Sukhbir Badal said the party was responsible for speedy development of the state by establishing thermal plants, roads and airports, augmenting irrigation facilities, bringing in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat and paddy and introducing social welfare schemes like ‘aata daal’, old-age pension and Shagun scheme.

Reader Comments

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Rajinder K
Finally someone talking about protecting Punjab's interests! We've seen too many outsiders taking advantage of our resources. Jobs for Punjabis first makes complete sense 👏
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Simran J
While I appreciate the sentiment, isn't this approach too divisive? What about Punjabis working in other states? We should focus on creating more opportunities rather than exclusion.
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Harpreet S
The 'aata daal' scheme was a lifesaver for many families last time. If they can bring it back and double pensions, that would be amazing for our elders 🙏
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Amarjeet B
Promises are easy to make before elections. I'll believe it when I see actual results. The drug problem needs to be tackled first - jobs won't matter if our youth are addicted.
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Kiran P
Protecting agricultural land is crucial! So many farmers have been forced to sell due to financial pressures. This could be a game-changer for Punjab's farming community 🌾
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Jaswinder L
The thermal plants and roads built during their last tenure were indeed good projects. But they need to focus more on education and healthcare this time around.

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