SAS NAGAR (MOHALI); 14th June 2026: Thanking the people of Punjab for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s resounding victory in the Municipal Corporation elections, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann addressed a massive gathering during a mega roadshow in Mohali on Sunday. Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab had been pushed towards ruin during the regimes of the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP and Congress, when drugs spread across the state and a dark chapter engulfed Punjab. He asserted that CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had worked tirelessly to pull Punjab out of that difficult period and put it back on the path of progress.
Urging people to strengthen this transformation, Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab must not allow the good work being carried out by the Bhagwant Mann Government to come to a halt. He added that no government in Punjab’s history had received as much affection and public support after four-and-a-half years in office as the AAP Government enjoys today, contrasting it with previous governments that, he said, had lost public trust to such an extent that people would not even allow their leaders to enter villages after a similar period in power.
Addressing a massive gathering during the roadshow, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "The people of Mohali have given the Aam Aadmi Party a tremendous victory in the Municipal Corporation elections. I have come here specially from Delhi to thank all of you for the way you have endorsed the work of the Aam Aadmi Party."
Highlighting the public support received by the government, he stated, "It has been nearly four and a half years since our government came to power. Never before has any party in Punjab received such affection and love after four years in office. Earlier, there were Congress governments, BJP governments and Akali Dal governments. When they completed three or four years in power, people would not even allow them to enter villages. When they went among the public, people would stand with shoes in their hands, ready to hit them. Such were the wrongdoings committed during their tenure."
Listing the government's achievements, Arvind Kejriwal asserted, "In the last four years, the Aam Aadmi Party has done so much for you. Electricity has been made free. Aam Aadmi Clinics have been established. Health insurance cover worth ₹10 lakh has been provided. Women will now start receiving ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 in their bank accounts. Roads are being built across Punjab. Water has started reaching canal channels in villages. Farmers in villages are now receiving electricity during the daytime. The list of works is very long. People are so happy.”
He continued, “While we were coming here during the roadshow, I was observing people's body language. They were so happy to see us. It is remarkable that after four years in government, people are so happy to see their leaders."
Calling for support for the next election, the AAP Chief added, "Now we have only one task left. We have done so much work in five years, but there is still a lot more that remains to be done. We must make Bhagwant Mann Chief Minister again."
Urging people to campaign in their localities, he stated, "You must go to your streets, neighbourhoods and villages and tell everyone that this time Bhagwant Mann must be made Chief Minister again with a massive majority. We have to secure an overwhelming mandate. The remaining work must also be completed."
Contrasting the present government with previous administrations, Arvind Kejriwal emphasised, "During their governments, drugs were being sold across Punjab. Under their rule, Punjab was heading towards ruin. Punjab had entered a dark period. It was only through Guru Sahib's blessings and grace that the Aam Aadmi Party government was formed and Punjab received a Chief Minister like Bhagwant Mann. Good work has now begun. This must not stop. You must once again make Bhagwant Mann the Chief Minister with a huge majority. Give him your blessings and your love, just as you have always done.”
Congratulating Sarabjit Singh on becoming Mayor, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Sarabjit Singh is young, energetic, passionate and eager to work for the people. I congratulate him and thank him for his commitment towards public service. I am confident that he will follow in the footsteps of his father and continue serving the people with dedication.”
The Chief Minister said the affection being showered by the people cannot be measured by any currency in the world. “Wherever we go across Punjab, we are receiving tremendous love and support from the people. Shopkeepers are busy with their businesses and farmers are occupied with sowing their crops, yet people are coming out in large numbers to express their support. I am deeply grateful for this affection. On one side is the immense love of the people, and on the other is the growing rejection of those political leaders who betrayed their trust.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the traditional political parties had ruled Punjab for decades while protecting each other’s interests. “For years, these parties looted Punjab and worked through an understanding that ensured power remained within their circle. Earlier, there were only two options before the people and both treated power like a game of musical chairs. They exploited public sentiments and plundered the wealth of Punjab. Today, the people have embraced the broom and cleansed the political system of the state.”
Highlighting the changing political landscape, the Chief Minister said, “Today neither Sukhbir Singh Badal, nor Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, nor Partap Singh Bajwa are visible among the people because the masses are standing firmly with the Punjab Government. The people have repeatedly expressed their support and the opposition has suffered politically because the wise people of Punjab have rejected them. Truth ultimately prevails and falsehood loses its strength. With the blessings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the people have recognised honesty and good governance.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the opposition is unable to accept the pace of development taking place in Punjab. “We are making relentless efforts for the overall development of Punjab and that has left the opposition baffled. They cannot digest the fact that the welfare of the common man and the progress of Punjab are now the government’s top priorities. Their frustration is visible in the language they use against us. I may not have experience in looting public wealth, but I certainly know how to share the pain of ordinary people and work to resolve their problems. My sole commitment is the prosperity of Punjab and the well-being of its people.”
Recalling the historic 2022 mandate, the Chief Minister said the people of Punjab had rejected entrenched political families and chosen honest governance. “In the 2022 Assembly elections, seven former Chief Ministers and their families were rejected by the people, who instead gave an opportunity to an honest government. That historic mandate has transformed Punjab and helped make it one of the leading states in the country.”
Speaking about irrigation reforms, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab has achieved a major milestone in water management. “This year, Punjab utilised 96% canal water through an improved irrigation system, benefiting farmers across the state. Earlier, this water was going to waste. Our government has laid nearly 14,000 kilometres of pipes and watercourses and released 21,000 cusecs of water through them to meet the irrigation needs of farmers. This quantity is equivalent to the water supplied by two Bhakra canals and will provide enormous benefits to Punjab’s farming community.”
The Chief Minister further said that recharge points have been created in canals and rivers to improve groundwater levels. “As a result, water levels have risen by two to four metres in many areas. Every rupee of taxpayers’ money is being spent judiciously for public welfare. It is returning to the people through better schools, hospitals, roads and other development works. We have also shut down toll plazas, saving the people of Punjab nearly ₹70 lakh every day.”
Highlighting welfare initiatives, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Government is ensuring that public resources are used exclusively for the benefit of the people. “More than 90% households in Punjab are receiving free electricity and farmers are now getting power during daytime hours, something unprecedented in the state’s history. At a time when public assets across the country are being handed over to select corporate interests, Punjab has created history by purchasing a private thermal plant and naming it after Sri Guru Amar Dass Ji.”
The Chief Minister said the Punjab Government has launched the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna to provide direct financial support to women. “Women above 18 years of age from all other categories will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Caste families will receive ₹1,500 per month. For ordinary families, especially poor households, this amount is significant. More importantly, it is a mark of respect for mothers and daughters. The smiles on the faces of women because of this scheme give me immense satisfaction.”
Speaking about healthcare reforms, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the AAP Government has launched the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. “Every resident family in Punjab is now entitled to cashless medical treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh annually. Punjab has become the first state in India to provide such comprehensive healthcare coverage. This has significantly reduced the financial burden on families while ensuring quality healthcare services. So far, people have availed free treatment worth more than ₹650 crore under the scheme.”
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Roadshow Receives Grand Welcome
Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann received a grand welcome during their mega roadshow in Mohali on Sunday. As the leaders’ vehicles passed through various parts of the city, people gathered in large numbers along the route, showering flower petals from balconies and greeting them enthusiastically. Supporters raised slogans and waved party flags, turning the roadshow into a celebratory show of public support.
Senior AAP leader and AAP Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora and Barinder Kumar Goyal, Lok Sabha MP Malwinder Singh Kang and several other leaders were present on the occasion.
