In last successive years, Punjab produced more than 13 million tons of wheat, contributing 30% to the nation's food reserves. However, this year only 9.6 million tons of wheat was contributed to the central food pool , yet the percentage increased to 51%. Does this mean wheat production has decreased across the country?
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When will Governments pay attention to ensure that the buffer stock doesn't run out or that private parties don’t manipulate the situation, which the public may not fully understand?
Following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, the Shiromani Akali Dal has raised concerns about the safety of those fighting drugs. For Youth Akali Dal, this is a chance to take the issue to the ground and address concerns about drugs, youth safety and the future of Punjab’s young people. Can Youth Akali Dal turn its anti-drug stand into a youth-led movement with clear action or will it remain limited to political statements ?
मानसा में नशे के खिलाफ आवाज़ उठाने वाले कार्यकर्ता परविंदर सिंह झोटा की हत्या के बाद, शिरोमणि अकाली दल ने नशे के खिलाफ लड़ने वालों की सुरक्षा पर सवाल उठाए हैं। यूथ अकाली दल के लिए यह मुद्दा युवाओं के बीच जाकर नशे, उनकी सुरक्षा और पंजाब के भविष्य से जुड़ी चिंताओं को उठाने का मौका है। क्या यूथ अकाली दल नशे के खिलाफ युवाओं का एक जमीनी आंदोलन खड़ा कर पाएगा या उसकी भूमिका सिर्फ राजनीतिक बयानों तक सीमित रहेगी ?
With the 2027 Punjab elections approaching, Sukhbir Singh Badal is making a big pitch to win back voters. He has promised free education up to graduation, ₹25 Lakhs in annual health cover for every family, a ₹3,100 monthly old-age pension and several other welfare benefits if the Shiromani Akali Dal returns to power. His promises are ambitious but Punjab’s voters have heard many election pledges before. Can Sukhbir Badal’s political charisma and big-ticket promises revive the Shiromani Akali Dal’s fortunes in 2027 or will voters ask the harder question: What makes this comeback pitch more than another election-time promise ?
