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?
Shiromani Akali Dal was once the dominant force in Punjab politics, but its political fortunes have declined sharply over the past decade. The party suffered its worst-ever performance in the 2022 Assembly elections, with even party president Sukhbir Singh Badal losing his own constituency. Critics argue that the defeat was not just an electoral setback but a reflection of the party's declining public connect and organisational weakness. As Punjab moves towards the 2027 Assembly elections, the key question is whether the Akali Dal has truly learned from its setbacks or is still paying the price for them. In your opinion, how would you rate the Shiromani Akali Dal's overall political performance ?
शिरोमणि अकाली दल कभी पंजाब की राजनीति की सबसे प्रभावशाली पार्टी माना जाता था, लेकिन पिछले एक दशक में उसकी राजनीतिक पकड़ लगातार कमजोर हुई है। 2022 के विधानसभा चुनावों में पार्टी को अपने इतिहास की सबसे बड़ी हार का सामना करना पड़ा, जहाँ पार्टी अध्यक्ष सुखबीर सिंह बादल भी अपनी ही विधानसभा सीट हार गए। आलोचकों का मानना है कि यह केवल चुनावी हार नहीं थी, बल्कि जनता से घटते जुड़ाव और संगठनात्मक कमजोरियों का भी संकेत था। जैसे-जैसे पंजाब 2027 के विधानसभा चुनावों की ओर बढ़ रहा है, बड़ा सवाल यह है कि क्या अकाली दल ने अपनी पिछली गलतियों से सबक लिया है या अब भी उनकी कीमत चुका रहा है। आपकी राय में, शिरोमणि अकाली दल के समग्र राजनीतिक प्रदर्शन को आप कैसे आँकेंगे ?
Punjab Aam Aadmi Party came to power in 2022 with one of the strongest mandates in Punjab's history, promising a new model of governance and politics. With a comfortable majority came equally high public expectations on employment, education, healthcare, law and order, and overall governance. While supporters point to several initiatives taken by the Government, critics argue that many headline promises have yet to match the pace of public expectations. As Punjab moves towards the 2027 Assembly elections, how would you rate the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party's overall political performance ?
