The Government of India has admitted in Parliament that the demand for DAP fertilizer in Punjab during the Rabi season was around 4 lakh Metric Tons. However, only 3.6 lakh Metric Tons of DAP were supplied. This is a serious concern because the area under Wheat cultivation in Punjab was record-breaking this time.
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Do you believe that someone should be held accountable for this negligence?
Jalandhar Central, a seat historically held by the Kalia family, first Manoranjan Kalia’s father, then three-time MLA Manoranjan Kalia, former Punjab Cabinet Minister, remains a BJP stronghold in the city. AAP’s Raman Arora, despite contesting, is mired in corruption allegations, while Congress continues losing its grip. As the sitting BJP leader with deep local roots, Kalia is well-positioned for 2027. How would you describe Manoranjan Kalia’s current standing?
जालंधर सेंट्रल, एक सीट जो ऐतिहासिक रूप से कालिया परिवार के कब्जे में रही है, पहले मनोरंजन कालिया के पिता, फिर तीन बार के विधायक मनोरंजन कालिया, पूर्व पंजाब कैबिनेट मंत्री, अब भी शहर में भाजपा का मजबूत गढ़ है। AAP के रमन अरोड़ा, हालांकि चुनाव में हैं, भ्रष्टाचार के आरोपों में फंसे हुए हैं जबकि कांग्रेस अपनी पकड़ खोती जा रही है। गहरे स्थानीय कनेक्शन वाले सदस्य विधायक मनोरंजन कालिया 2027 के लिए अच्छी स्थिति में हैं। मनोरंजन कालिया की वर्तमान स्थिति को आप कैसे देखते हैं?
Gurpreet Singh Shahpur, once a Shiromani Akali Dal leader, joined the BJP in August 2021 along with four other SAD figures, but he has never made a big splash since.