Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Punjab CM accuses opposition of looting state
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, recently started the construction of a new college in Ajnala, a village near the border.
He said that the new college, named after a respected scholar, will help young people from around 50 nearby villages get a good education close to home.
The college will cost Rs 15 crore and will be built on 15 acres of land given by the local village council.
Mann also said that his government has given jobs to over 63,000 young people based on their merit.
He accused the opposition parties, like Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP, of not having a good plan for Punjab and said they have been in power for a long time but have not done good things for the state.
Mann wants to make sure that young people in Punjab have a bright future and do not have to leave the country for better opportunities.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone for a new Government Degree College in Ajnala, Amritsar.
The college will cost Rs 15 crore and will be built on 15 acres of land donated by the local panchayat.
The college will offer courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Skills.
Mann accused opposition parties of looting Punjab and hollowing out its institutions for decades.
The new college is expected to benefit youth from around 50 nearby villages, with over 2,000 students expected to enroll.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Laid the foundation stone for a new Government Degree College and accused opposition parties of looting Punjab
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Ajnala, Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- To highlight the government's development initiatives and criticize opposition parties for their alleged misrule
AAP Government
Opposition Parties (Congress, Akali Dal, BJP)
Governance and Development
AAP Government
The AAP government is focused on rebuilding Punjab through education and public participation, providing opportunities for local youth.
Opposition Parties (Congress, Akali Dal, BJP)
The opposition parties are accused of looting Punjab for decades, hollowing out its institutions, and forcing youth to seek opportunities abroad.
- Location
- Ajnala, Amritsar, Punjab
- Event
- Foundation stone laying for Government Degree College
- Cost
- Rs 15 crore
- Land Area
- 15 acres
- Expected Students
- 2,000
- Courses Offered
- Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills
- Jobs Provided
- 63,000 youth
- College Name
- Baba Ghamchuk Ji Government Degree College
