Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that before ‘one nation, one election’, the Union Government must ensure ‘one nation, one education and one healthcare’.

Mann, interacting with the media persons outside the Parliament House, said that it is strange that instead of implementing one nation, one education and one treatment in the country, the Modi Government is keen for implementing one nation, one election. “This is an arbitrary move. While the former will benefit the masses in entire country, the latter will only fulfill the political motives of the saffron party,” said Mann, adding that it is unfortunate that the rather than public welfare the Modi government is keen on ensuring its well-being only, adding that this is dictatorial attitude which is not in interest of regional parties and states.

Replying to a query, the Chief Minister said that now Punjab has the best law and order situation in the country due to strenuous efforts of the state government. He said that security of the residents in the topmost priority of his government and they are committed for this cause. Mann said that the social bonding in state is so strong that any seed could grow on the fertile land of Punjab but seed of hatred will not germinate here at any cost.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab is a sacred land of great Gurus, saints and seers who have shown us the path of mutual love and tolerance. He said that the state government is already probing the unfortunate incident of firing on Akali leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and the conspiracy will be exposed soon.

“SGPC has, for the reasons best known to them, not supported the Punjab Police in enquiry by denying the CCTV footage of the Sri Harminder Sahib complex…Now when the footage has been attained enquiry will be expedited,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that the party has got office in Parliament House. He recalled his stint as MP in the Parliament of India adding that this platform should be duly utilized for raising the issues of public importance.