Holistic Development of ‘Pinds’ Will Make Punjab No.1 in Country: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
City Air News
Jun 26, 2026 09:08
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Patiala, June 26, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday called upon Sarpanches to rise above parochial considerations and work wholeheartedly for the comprehensive development of Pinds (villages). During a Sarpanch Milni, the Chief Minister announced that Sarpanches will receive an honorarium of ₹10,000 per month from August 15. He also urged them to ensure transparent utilization of public funds, eliminate groupism, promote communal harmony, and lead efforts to make villages drug-free, clean, green and pollution-free.
Addressing the gathering during the Sarpanch Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Panchayats are known as the foundation of democracy because they have immense power and their decisions are obeyed by the entire village with respect. It is the bounden duty of every Sarpanch to safeguard the interests of villagers and cherish their aspirations. Around 70% of our country’s population lives in villages, due to which Panchayati Raj Institutions are regarded as the lighthouse of democracy.”
Giving a clarion call to Sarpanches, the Chief Minister said, “Sarpanches should remain away from any sort of undue interference in these works. It is very unfortunate that in the past several works in villages were jeopardized due to widespread groupism. Sarpanches must accord top priority to abolishing groupism in villages so that holistic development of rural areas can be ensured. In a democracy, the person or party that attains the majority is the winner, but once elected, the Sarpanch belongs to the whole village.”
