According to the data released by the Punjab government, based on the 2011 census and now estimated to have crossed a population of 3 crores, there are over 35 lakh agricultural workers in Punjab, accounting for 35% of the total workforce. The total workforce in Punjab is approximately 97.98 lakh.
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Considering these statistics, do you think there is a need for a new strategy for the development of the agricultural sector in Punjab?
The Aam Aadmi Party claims that an investigation into Bikram Singh Majithia’s assets has traced a financial trail worth ₹736.96 Crores. It alleges that his assets rose by 1,495% during the 2007–2017 Shiromani Akali Dal–BJP Government. These claims remain subject to investigation and legal process. When a politician’s alleged wealth growth reaches such figures, what should the public expect ?
आम आदमी पार्टी का दावा है कि बिक्रम सिंह मजीठिया की संपत्ति की जाँच में ₹736.96 करोड़ के वित्तीय लेन-देन का पता चला है। पार्टी का आरोप है कि 2007 से 2017 के शिरोमणि अकाली दल–भाजपा शासन के दौरान उनकी संपत्ति में 1,495% की वृद्धि हुई। ये दावे जाँच के अधीन हैं और मामले में कानूनी प्रक्रिया जारी है। जब किसी नेता की कथित संपत्ति में इतनी बड़ी वृद्धि के आँकड़े सामने आते हैं, तो जनता को क्या उम्मीद करनी चाहिए ?
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has filed a chargesheet of around 40,000 pages against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drug- money case. With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, the case puts the party in a difficult spot as it seeks to regain its political footing. The court is yet to decide the case. Can the Shiromani Akali Dal keep its 2027 comeback campaign focused on Punjab’s future while one of its senior leaders faces a major legal battle ?
