Archive · 14 Sep 2025
BJP Leader Accuses Punjab CM of Mismanaging Disaster Relief Funds
Imagine Punjab has a special savings account for disasters, called SDRF, with a lot of money.
A leader from the BJP, Sunil Jakhar, is saying the Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, doesn't know where all the money is and that the state isn't using it properly.
Sunil Jakhar says the government had lots of money in this account but wasn't using it well, according to a report.
He also mentioned the Prime Minister announced money for the state.
Sunil Jakhar believes the Chief Minister should apologize and use the money to help people affected by floods.
BJP leader Sunil Jakhar criticized CM Mann regarding the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF).
Jakhar cited a CAG report showing Punjab had significant SDRF funds as of March 31, 2023, and 2024.
The report indicated the state government didn't properly invest the funds.
CM Mann claimed no knowledge of ₹12,000 crore in SDRF funds.
Jakhar called on the CM to apologize and use the funds for relief.
- Who
- Sunil Jakhar and CM Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Accusations of mismanagement of disaster relief funds and the CM's denial of fund knowledge.
- When
- As of March 31, 2023, and March 31, 2024
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- Allegations of misuse and mismanagement of SDRF funds.
Bhagwant Mann's Office
Sunil Jakhar (BJP)
Fund Management
Bhagwant Mann's Office
N/A (No direct statement from CM on fund management in the article)
Sunil Jakhar (BJP)
Accuses the CM of mismanaging disaster relief funds, citing CAG reports indicating misuse.
Knowledge of Funds
Bhagwant Mann's Office
CM Mann claimed no knowledge of the funds.
Sunil Jakhar (BJP)
Claims the CM should be aware of the funds and take responsibility.
- Subject
- Punjab Disaster Relief Funds (SDRF)
- Key Figure
- Sunil Jakhar, Punjab BJP Chief
- Allegation
- Mismanagement and misuse of SDRF funds
- CAG Report Findings
- Punjab held ₹9,041.74 crore in SDRF funds as of March 31, 2023; ₹10,380.41 crore as of March 31, 2024
- CM's Response
- Claimed ignorance of ₹12,000 crore in SDRF funds
- Compensation Announcement
- ₹1,600 crore announced by PM Modi