Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Punjab Distributes 4 Lakh Schoolbags with CM's Photo
The Punjab government is giving out 4 lakh yellow schoolbags with the photo of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to class 11 and 12 students.
The bags have the slogan 'Punjab Sikhya Kranti' on them.
The government says this is to help students carry their books and assignments.
However, many teachers think this is a political move to influence potential voters, as many of these students are 18 or older and can vote.
Teachers also feel that the bags are not necessary and that the government should focus on more useful things like reducing exam fees.
The government says the CM's photo is there to inspire students, but teachers believe it is just for publicity.
Punjab government to distribute 4 lakh schoolbags with CM Bhagwant Mann's photo to class 11 and 12 students.
Bags designed and printed by Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) with the slogan 'Punjab Sikhya Kranti'.
Government claims bags are to help students carry books and assignments.
Teachers criticize the move, stating it is for political publicity targeting potential voters.
Teachers suggest reducing exam registration fees or providing notebooks would be more beneficial.
- Who
- Punjab government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, teachers, students
- What
- Distribution of 4 lakh schoolbags with CM's photo
- When
- Distribution begins on Tuesday
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Government claims it is to help senior secondary students; teachers believe it is for political publicity.
Government's Perspective
Teachers' Criticism
Purpose of Distribution
Government's Perspective
The government claims the bags are to help senior secondary students carry books and assignments.
Teachers' Criticism
Teachers argue the bags are a political move targeting potential voters, as class 11 and 12 students are politically aware and many are already 18+ voters.
Design and Messaging
Government's Perspective
The government states the bags are part of the 'Punjab Sikhya Kranti' initiative and feature the CM's photo as an inspirational figure.
Teachers' Criticism
Teachers criticize the inclusion of the CM's photo, stating it undermines students' dignity and is purely for political publicity.
Educational Value
Government's Perspective
The government asserts that the bags are necessary for senior students who need to carry more materials.
Teachers' Criticism
Teachers suggest that reducing exam registration fees or providing notebooks and registers would be more beneficial for students.
- Number of Bags Distributed
- 4 lakh
- Target Students
- Class 11 and 12
- Bag Color
- Yellow
- Slogan on Bags
- Punjab Sikhya Kranti
- Government Initiative
- Punjab Sikhya Kranti
- PSEB's Role
- Printed the bags as per the education department's order
- Education Minister's Response
- Did not respond to calls and messages
- AAP Spokesperson's Statement
- The CM's photo should not be a point of discussion; focus should be on AAP's transformation of government schools.