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?
Parvinder Singh Jhota’s killing has renewed public anger over drugs and law and order in Punjab. With the ruling Aam Aadmi Party facing questions over its anti-drug drive, attention has also shifted beyond Bikram Singh Majithia’s drug case. This could give the Shiromani Akali Dal an opportunity to rebuild public trust. With the Aam Aadmi Party facing a credibility test and Majithia’s drug case still shadowing the Akali Dal, can Sukhbir Badal turn Punjab’s drug crisis into an opportunity to regain public trust ?
परविंदर सिंह झोटा की हत्या के बाद पंजाब में नशे और कानून-व्यवस्था को लेकर जनता का गुस्सा फिर बढ़ गया है। सत्तारूढ़ आम आदमी पार्टी की नशे के खिलाफ मुहिम पर सवाल उठ रहे हैं, वहीं लोगों का ध्यान बिक्रम सिंह मजीठिया से जुड़े नशे के मामले से आगे भी बढ़ा है। ऐसे में शिरोमणि अकाली दल के पास जनता का भरोसा फिर जीतने का अवसर हो सकता है। आम आदमी पार्टी की साख पर सवाल उठ रहे हैं और मजीठिया से जुड़ा नशे का मामला भी अकाली दल के पीछे लगा है। क्या सुखबीर बादल पंजाब के नशे के संकट को जनता का भरोसा दोबारा जीतने के अवसर में बदल पाएंगे ?
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 ?
