When will the establishment take these critical issues seriously? Canal irrigation has decreased from 16 lakh hectares in 1990-91 to about 11.5 lakh hectares today, yet endless discussions on water recharging and groundwater depletion continue.
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Why aren't these issues getting prioritized given these alarming statistics?
After major parties stepped back from political rallies during Holla Mohalla following religious advice to keep the festival free from political sparring, the decision by Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) to return to the stage has stirred a sharper debate. With 2027 on the horizon and lakhs of devotees gathering at Anandpur Sahib, the move raises a pointed question, is this about reviving tradition or about reclaiming a ready-made political audience at a sacred event ? Is bringing political conferences back to Holla Mohalla a return to Panthic political legacy or an early attempt to turn a religious congregation into a pre-election platform ?
होल्ला मोहल्ला के दौरान धार्मिक गरिमा बनाए रखने की सलाह के बाद प्रमुख दलों द्वारा राजनीतिक रैलियों से दूरी बना लेने के बीच, शिरोमणि अकाली दल (पुनर सुरजीत) का दोबारा राजनीतिक मंच पर लौटने का फैसला एक नई बहस छेड़ रहा है। 2027 के चुनाव नज़दीक हैं और अनंदपुर साहिब में लाखों श्रद्धालुओं की मौजूदगी के बीच सवाल उठता है, क्या यह परंपरा को पुनर्जीवित करने की कोशिश है या एक बड़े तैयार जनसमूह को राजनीतिक रूप से संबोधित करने की रणनीति ? क्या होल्ला मोहल्ला में राजनीतिक सम्मेलन की वापसी पंथक विरासत का पुनर्स्मरण है या धार्मिक आयोजन को चुनावी मंच में बदलने की शुरुआती पहल ?
Between 2020 and 2024, Punjab reported 414 deaths due to pothole-related accidents, the highest in North India, even as the Centre says thousands of Crores are being spent nationwide on highway maintenance and safety. With growing concerns over road conditions and infrastructure support, the issue is now taking a political turn in the state.
