Punjab is not a comedy stage, start working for Punjab: Preneet Kaur

PM Modi’s First Priority is Punjab: Union Minister Shripad Naik During Sanaur Visit

Patiala, September 21, 2025: Union Minister Shripad Naik, accompanied by Ex-Union Minister Preneet Kaur, today visited the flood-affected villages of Sanaur constituency, including Sirkapra, Rattakheeda, and Mehmoodpur Roorke. The delegation interacted with residents and farmers to review the extensive damage caused by recurring floods and heavy rainfall.

During the visit, villagers apprised the leaders of the extensive destruction to farmland, houses, and infrastructure. They highlighted that most link roads beyond Devigarh had been Damaged, severely disrupting connectivity for farmers, students, and local residents. They further raised the issue of the collapse of the Sirkapda bridge (pully), which has left entire areas cut off and in urgent need of reconstruction. Families from Kharabgarh and Rattakheeda informed the delegation that many houses had been destroyed, leaving them without shelter and in need of permanent housing solutions.

Union Minister Shripad Naik instructed the administration to conduct a detailed survey of damages to houses, farmlands, and infrastructure. He assured that the report would be personally submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). He further assured that additional compensation would be extended and that affected families would be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to ensure permanent housing relief.

Addressing the press, Naik emphasized that the recurring flood threats from the Tangri and Ghaggar rivers will be addressed on priority. He assured that channelizing and desilting works will be taken up with the Central Water Commission to provide a lasting solution. He reiterated that the Central Government has already provided a special relief package of ₹1,600 crore to Punjab, in addition to ₹12,000 crore released under the SDRF funds. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Punjab, Punjabis, and farmers remain the top priority of the Government of India. Beyond politics, all efforts are being made to provide relief, rehabilitation, and permanent solutions,” he said.

Expressing her gratitude, Preneet Kaur thanked the Union Minister for visiting the affected villages at priority and reassured residents that the Central Government is in constant touch with the state. She added that the Central Water Commission will soon conduct a detailed review to work out long-term and sustainable measures for Patiala district, including strengthening embankments and improving river management.

Preneet Kaur further stated, “Punjab is not a comedy stage; it demands serious governance. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann must realize that leadership is a responsibility, not theatrics. In over three and a half years, his government has done little beyond blaming the Centre for every issue. The people of Punjab voted for you with hope, Mr. Mann. Stop the gimmicks, stop misleading the public, and start working for Punjab.”

The visit reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to stand firmly with Punjab, ensuring relief, rehabilitation, and resilient infrastructure to safeguard farmers and their livelihoods. He was accompanied by Ex-Union Minister Preneet Kaur, BJP Punjab Mahila Morcha President Jai Inder Kaur, Sanaur Incharge Bikramjit Singh Chahal, District President Jaspal Singh Gagroli, Vijay Kumar Kuka, Harmesh Goyal, Narayan Singh Narsot, Sikander Chahuhan and Hardev Balli along with members of the BJP North team.