Centre again discriminates Punjab by rejecting state's tableau (Jhanki) on R-Day: CM Mann; Watch Video
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, December 27, 2023: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that Punjab's tableau will not be part of the Republic Day parade again. Punjab which has made maximum sacrifices during freedom is being discriminated against by the BJP government, he said
He made the statement while addressing a press conference in Chandigarh.
Mann added that on these Martyr days of Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri, the Central government again rejected Punjab's tableau.
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Mann said the state government had shown their willingness to showcase Jhanki of Punjab on Republic Day. Regarding this, three different models of Jhankis were sent to the center through a letter. These three Jhankis are related to Punjab Qurbanis Daastan, Mai Bhago, and Punjab culture.
"On the last Republic Day, the state’s tableau was not included in the Republic Day parade. And now also, a letter from the central government has been received that says that there will be no Punjab on the coming republic day. Also, Delhi is not on the list," he added.
Mann said the state having maximum sacrifices in the freedom struggle is being discriminated against by the BJP-led government.
"The Centre has stopped RDF and National Health Mission to Punjab. Also, the trains of Tirath Yatras of Punjab pilgrims were stopped. I'm afraid that the government might soon remove Punjab from the National Anthem.Now in the fourth quarter of 2024, the people of Punjab will return favor to the BJP. All these Jhankis would be showcased in the state-level function of Punjab on Republic Day," he said.
"This year only 20 states were given the opportunity for Republic Day tableaux. Punjab and Delhi have been kept out of this. Now Republic and Independence Day have also been BJPized.BJP people like only the pictures of Modi and not those of our martyrs," he commented.