Days after senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa expressed his “unhappiness” with the Congress-led Government in Punjab, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday said that he had no clue about it.
“I have no idea what grudges he is harbouring,” said Capt Amarinder. “There have been no problems between his Government and any of the party leaders or MlAs,” claimed the Chief Minister, expressing surprise at Bajwa’s “inexplicable” behaviour.
He said the Congress was an open house where all the members were welcome to share any grievances or give any feedback.
“However, it is difficult to guess what is on Bajwa’s mind and what has prompted him to rush to the party high-command, as has been reported in a section of the media,” said Capt Amarinder.
Bajwa, couple of days back, had raised a banner of revolt against his own Government for not acting against Majithia. He went all out to express his unhappiness with the Government while, at the same time, expressing his helplessness to do anything in the matter.
Claiming that he had already sent his resignation to the Congress national vice-president Rahul Gandhi, Bajwa said he would raise the issue with the CM on November 6 to ask him why the Government had not proceeded against the Akali leaders including Sukhbir Badal, Bikram Majithia, Tota Singh and Aadesh Pratap Singh Kairon they have been accusing before polls. Bajwa had maintained that if action was not taken, it would damage the Congress’ credibility.
ISI trying to revive terrorism in Punjab
On attempts by pro-Khalistani elements to disturb State’s peace and communal harmony, Capt Amarinder alleged Pakistan’s ISI was continuously trying to revive terrorism in the state, while asserting that his government would not allow it to succeed at any cost.
He said the draft Punjab Control of Organised Crime Act (PCOCA) legislation to give the security forces more teeth to tackle criminals, gangsters and radical forces was in the process of being finalised. The new law would soon be enacted to curb the incidents of crime and hatred, he added.
Centre, State Governments should together find ways to tackle stubble burning
On the issue of stubble-burning, he said his Government was duty-bound to implement the law in this regard. However, he reiterated his stand on the urgent need to implement the Swaminathan Commission report and compensate the farmers for stubble management.
He maintained the Central and State Governments together needed to find ways of removing and disposing of the two crore tonnes of stubble, estimated to be generated during the paddy season.