Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Punjab CM Claims Gujarat Seeks Change
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, said that the people of Gujarat want a new political change.
He mentioned that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is organizing meetings in villages and cities across Gujarat.
Mann also said that the Congress party is not very visible in the state anymore and alleged that Congress and BJP are working together like a joint venture.
He pointed to the big win of AAP leader Gopal Italia in a recent election as a good sign for his party.
Mann promised to work harder and bring successful healthcare and education models from Delhi and Punjab to Gujarat.
He also talked about the need for a transparent investigation into the SIR process for electoral rolls.
Additionally, he claimed that Chandigarh should be Punjab's capital, as the state has made many sacrifices for the country.
Mann highlighted the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) in Punjab, which provides cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family per year.
He also mentioned that electricity up to 600 units is provided free of cost in Punjab.
Mann discussed the state's efforts to combat drug addiction, including seizing thousands of kilograms of drugs and deploying an anti-drone system to stop drug movement from Pakistan.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claims Gujarat is seeking political change.
AAP is organizing public meetings across Gujarat to gain support.
Congress party is reportedly hardly visible in Gujarat, alleged to be working with BJP like a joint venture.
AAP's victory in Visavadar bypoll seen as a positive sign.
Mann promises to replicate Delhi and Punjab's healthcare and education models in Gujarat.
- Who
- Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab
- What
- Claimed that Gujarat is seeking political change and projected AAP as the main challenger
- When
- January 28-29
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- To highlight AAP's growing influence and address various political issues
- Speaker
- Bhagwant Mann (Punjab Chief Minister)
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Event
- Press interaction at Ahmedabad airport
- Key Claim
- Gujarat wants political change
- AAP's Strategy
- Organizing public meetings in villages and cities
- Congress Status
- Hardly visible in Gujarat
- AAP's Success
- Gopal Italia's victory in Visavadar bypoll
- Healthcare and Education
- Models from Delhi and Punjab to be replicated in Gujarat
- SIR Issue
- Election Commission should investigate transparently
- Chandigarh Claim
- Punjab's rightful capital
- BJP's Rule
- 30 years of BJP government in Gujarat
- Congress-BJP Allegation
- Running a joint venture together
- Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY)
- Cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family per year
- Electricity Scheme
- Up to 600 units free, no conditions
- Drug Seizures
- Thousands of kilograms of drugs seized
- Anti-Drone System
- Deployed to stop drug movement from Pakistan