Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Punjab CM Skips PM Modi's Event
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, did not attend an event where the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was present in Jalandhar.
The BJP said this was a missed chance to talk about Punjab's needs.
The AAP, however, said Mann stayed away because they thought Modi would criticize their government.
Punjab has been asking for money, especially Rs 10,000 crore for rural development, but they haven't received it.
Modi inaugurated some railway and road projects worth Rs 5,470 crore.
The AAP feels that the Prime Minister's visit did not bring any financial help to Punjab.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann skipped PM Modi's event in Jalandhar due to political differences.
BJP criticized Mann for missing an opportunity to present Punjab's demands.
AAP justified Mann's absence, anticipating political attacks from Modi.
Punjab has pending demands, including Rs 10,000 crore under the Rural Development Fund.
Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 5,470 crore, but AAP questioned the financial gains for Punjab.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Mann's decision to skip Modi's event in Jalandhar
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Why
- Political differences and anticipated attacks on the AAP government
- Event
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's function in Jalandhar
- Punjab CM
- Bhagwant Mann
- Reason for Absence
- Political differences and anticipated attacks
- Pending Demands
- Rs 10,000 crore under Rural Development Fund
- Projects Inaugurated
- Redeveloped Jalandhar Cantt railway station and other rail/road projects worth Rs 5,470 crore
- BJP's Reaction
- Missed opportunity to present state's demands
- AAP's Reaction
- No financial gains from PM's visit