Roads under Moga Municipal Corporation will be upgraded at cost of ₹7.58 crore; Moga–Kotkapura, Moga–Khosa Pando & Zira road will also be developed into high-quality routes: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Moga (4 April 2026): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government’s development push, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of projects worth several crores in Moga, even as he outlined a governance model centred on infrastructure expansion, farmer security, and administrative reform.
At a state-level event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the overwhelming public participation reflected growing trust in honest and clean politics, asserting that from upgrading over 47 km of key road networks and strengthening urban infrastructure to launching power projects worth ₹18.80 crore and rolling out the Takseem campaign from April 13, the government is delivering tangible change on the ground.
He emphasised that the AAP Government is committed to procuring every grain of farmers’ wheat, ensuring no producer is left at the mercy of arhtiyas, while steadily advancing towards making Punjab a frontrunner state in the country through a development model that connects every village and city.
Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of several development projects in Moga, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the traditional parties have repeatedly betrayed the people of Punjab. “People of Punjab can never forgive Akalis as they have not only ruined Punjab and its people but have also disrespected the Guru and Gurbani,” he said.
He added, “Akalis have conducted genocide of the generations of Punjab by promoting and patronising drug trade. These leaders not only patronized the drug trade but, according to reports, even used official vehicles to sell or distribute drugs.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Akali leader Sukhbir Badal claims that all development of the state has taken place during their regime, but they keep a blind eye towards the sacrilege incidents of Bargari and Behbal Kalan. They have bruised the psyche of every common man by using religion for their vested interests, which is an unpardonable sin. They are hand in glove with forces inimical to the Panth and Punjab.”
Taking a dig at the Akali Dal’s so-called “Punjab Bachao Yatra”, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The real name of this gimmick of Akali Dal is ‘Parivar Bachao Yatra’. After looting the state for 15 years, from whom are they trying to save Punjab?” He added, “People elected Akalis but they proved to be traitors and always backstabbed the state and its people. When the farming community was fighting for its rights, the Akalis supported the Modi government on draconian farm laws just to save their berth in the Union Ministry.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Akali-BJP and Congress governments have destroyed several generations of the state. These anti-Punjab forces are hand in glove with each other and leave no stone unturned to harm the interests of the state. Ironically, these leaders remain silent against the Centre and Narendra Modi, who are ruining Punjab.”
He added, “These leaders leave no stone unturned to speak against me because they are envious of the progress of Punjab. People must unite and teach them a lesson by routing them out of the state. Sukhbir Badal, Raja Warring, Pratap Singh Bajwa and others are alien to Punjab as they have nothing in common with the people.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “From their schooling to wardrobe and habits, nothing matches with common Punjabis. These leaders are unaware of the problems faced by the people as they have scant knowledge of Punjab. They have never even visited the fields and are unaware of the hardships faced by farmers.”
He added, “People voted massively for these traditional parties, but previous governments looted Punjab. These leaders drained resources like parasites and even today they have no agenda except hunger for power. They compete with each other in abusing me and sending videos to their high command.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “These leaders have no vision for Punjab and are driven by personal ambitions, whereas our government is making strenuous efforts to make Punjab a frontrunner state. The day is not far when Punjab will become the number one state in the country.”
Highlighting achievements of the government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted, “We have taken path-breaking initiatives for holistic development of Punjab. We have fulfilled all promises made to the people. The government is providing 600 units of free electricity to every household without discrimination.”
He added, “Since our government assumed charge, 90% households are getting zero electricity bills. For the first time in Punjab’s history, farmers are getting eight hours uninterrupted daytime electricity for irrigation. The government has spent ₹6500 crore on rejuvenating canal systems, and for the first time, 1365 villages are getting canal water.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Earlier only 21% canal water was used for irrigation, which has now increased to 68% and will reach 85% by the coming paddy season. As many as 6900 km long, 18349 water courses have been revived to ensure water reaches tail ends, benefitting farmers immensely.”
He added, “Those leaders at whose residences canals used to stop never bothered about this. Such decisions can only be taken by leaders who understand ground realities, not those who studied in convent schools in hills.”
On employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “We have launched a Rozgar Kranti by providing more than 65,000 government jobs purely on merit, without recommendation or bribe. Record private investments have created more than 7 lakh employment opportunities in the last four years.”
He further said, “Punjab has 43,000 km of link roads and we have launched a major project for their repair and upgradation, along with maintenance for the next five years. The government is also exploring putting high tension wires underground to facilitate farmers.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This will provide relief to farmers as high tension wires pose a huge risk to them and their crops. The scheme will begin from my native village, where work will start soon.”
Announcing welfare initiatives, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “A new Takseem scheme will ensure division of land within 30 days and will be implemented across Punjab from April 13, 2026. People should resolve disputes through mutual understanding.”
He appealed, “People should enroll for ₹10 lakh cashless treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. This scheme provides free treatment in government and private empanelled hospitals.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, “Under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, ₹1500 per month is being provided to women from Scheduled Caste categories, while ₹1000 per month is being provided to women from all other categories. This will help households and ensure dignity for women.
He said, “Taxpayers’ money belongs to the people and is being spent on development, schools, hospitals and roads. Earlier it was lost to corruption, but now leakages have been plugged.”
Emphasising education, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Quality education is the panacea for poverty. No freebie can eliminate poverty, but education can open doors of progress and prosperity. We are leaving no stone unturned to improve education.”
He added, “While we talk about education, health, power and agriculture, other parties only talk about grabbing power. People have rejected these opportunist leaders who only work for their families.”
On wheat procurement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Aarthiyas are trying to pressure the government, but we will not succumb. The government will increase procurement quota of cooperative societies to ensure smooth procurement.”
Meanwhile, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Moga including electricity projects, municipal road renovation and upgradation of major roads. He reiterated the commitment of the Punjab Government to build a rangla and vibrant Punjab.
Earlier, AAP Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia said, “Bhagwant Singh Mann is the most popular Chief Minister in the country. The government has taken path-breaking initiatives for every section of society. If any other party comes to power, they will stop these welfare schemes as seen in Delhi.”
*Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Transformational Development Driving towards Rangla Punjab*
The scale of infrastructure works underway in Moga underscores a decisive and execution-driven governance model, with major investments being channelled into roads, urban infrastructure, and power systems. The 47.70 km long Moga–Baghapurana–Kotkapura road is being upgraded at a cost of ₹46.98 crore, including ₹43.79 crore for construction and ₹3.18 crore for maintenance, while the 22.72 km Moga–Dharamkot road is being renovated at a cost of ₹9.98 crore, strengthening connectivity across key towns and villages.
Urban development works worth ₹88.62 crore are being executed by the Municipal Corporation, with an additional ₹11.60 crore worth of tenders in the pipeline. These include ₹7.58 crore for redevelopment of main roads, ₹7.66 crore for other roads, ₹4.16 crore for a multi-storey community hall, ₹2.19 crore for a street vending zone at Old Dana Mandi, and ₹97 lakh for beautification of key city landmarks including Geeta Bhawan, railway underbridge, Jutti Market, Partap Road, and the main bazaar, along with the construction of a clock tower at Guru Nanak College Chowk.
In the power sector, projects worth crores are strengthening electricity infrastructure, including installation of a 220 KV transformer at Rasungawala costing ₹9.82 crore, a 20 MVA transformer costing ₹2.62 crore, and a 132 KV transformer at Sosan costing ₹4.22 crore, alongside ₹3.74 crore being spent on upgrading the distribution system in Moga city. These initiatives are improving supply across the city and benefiting nearly nine surrounding villages, supported further by the completion of a new subdivision office at Dagru at a cost of ₹1 crore.
Together, these investments reflect a governance model focused on execution, scale, and long-term impact, laying the foundation for stronger connectivity, improved urban infrastructure, and reliable power supply across Moga.
