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?
Former Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa has ruled out leaving the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) to rejoin the main Shiromani Akali Dal. He says the issue is about principles and that his faction stands firmly by the December 2, 2024, Hukumnama. With several senior leaders reportedly returning to the main party, Dhindsa insists his group remains committed to its stand. But after years of rebellion, what has the faction achieved beyond holding its ground ? Parminder Dhindsa says there is no question of returning to the main Akali Dal. But after breaking away from the party, has his rebellion delivered any real political gains, or has it only left the faction fighting for its own survival ?
पूर्व वित्त मंत्री परमिंदर सिंह ढींडसा ने शिरोमणि अकाली दल (पुनर सुरजीत) छोड़कर मुख्य शिरोमणि अकाली दल में लौटने की संभावना से साफ इनकार किया है। उनका कहना है कि यह मामला सिद्धांतों का है और उनका गुट 2 दिसंबर 2024 के हुक्मनामे पर चट्टान की तरह अडिग है। कई वरिष्ठ नेताओं के कथित तौर पर मुख्य पार्टी में लौटने के बीच भी ढींडसा का कहना है कि उनका गुट अपने रुख पर कायम है। लेकिन वर्षों की बगावत के बाद, अपने रुख पर टिके रहने के अलावा इस गुट ने आखिर क्या हासिल किया है ? परमिंदर ढींडसा ने मुख्य अकाली दल में लौटने से इनकार कर दिया है। लेकिन पार्टी से अलग होने के बाद उनकी बगावत से कोई वास्तविक राजनीतिक लाभ मिला है या यह गुट केवल अपने अस्तित्व को बचाने की लड़ाई लड़ रहा है ?
The rise of Amritpal Singh and his political faction has added a new challenge for the Shiromani Akali Dal. With support among sections of the Panthic electorate being contested, Sukhbir Singh Badal faces pressure to retain the party’s traditional political space. The debate over a possible BJP alliance adds another layer to the party’s challenge. Is Amritpal’s growing political influence becoming a bigger headache for Sukhbir Badal than his traditional rivals, threatening the Shiromani Akali Dal’s hold over its core Panthic support ?
