Haryana CM Saini in Sangrur: Officer’s suicide reflects Punjab’s “Corrupt System”, Targets AAP
Nayab Singh Saini says governance failures pushing people to extreme steps; promises Haryana-like welfare under BJP
Babushahi Bureau
Lehragaga (Punjab), March 21, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday linked the recent suicide of a Punjab government officer to what he termed a “corrupt system” under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), calling the incident “unfortunate and condemnable.”
Addressing a rally in Banarsi village, Saini alleged that widespread corruption and administrative failures in Punjab have pushed people, including officials, into distress. “All sections of society are suffering, and such an environment is forcing individuals to take extreme steps,” he said.
Launching a sharp attack on the AAP government, Saini claimed that Punjab has lagged in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and industry.
He alleged that poor law and order and governance failures have discouraged investment and left farmers, labourers, and youth struggling.
Highlighting welfare measures in Haryana, Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, schemes for women, farmers, and workers would be implemented in Punjab if the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power.
During the rally, youth leader Rakesh Singh Gill joined the BJP along with his supporters in the presence of the Chief Minister.
Saini also accused the Punjab government of failing to deliver on promises, alleging irregularities in schemes like MGNREGA, lack of support for farmers, and no significant increase in social security pensions.
He further claimed that AAP leadership, including Arvind Kejriwal, is diverting Punjab’s resources without ensuring development in the state.
Urging people to bring political change, Saini said Punjab needs stable and experienced governance, adding that BJP would replicate Haryana’s development model in the state.