*Those Who Shielded Perpetrators of Beadbi for 15 Years Can Never Be Forgiven by Sangat: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026 Will Ensure Strict Punishment for Those Who Commit Beadbi: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*Those Responsible for Beadbi Will Soon Be Behind Bars: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*People’s Money Is Being Spent on People Through Development, Schools, Hospitals and Roads: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*More Than 90% Households Are Getting Free Power and Over 68,000 Youth Have Got Govt Jobs Without Bribery or Recommendation: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

PATIALA, 26th June 2026:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday affirmed those who shielded the perpetrators of the Beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji for 15 years can never be forgiven by the Sangat and asserted that those responsible for the heinous crime would soon be behind bars. During a Lok Milni among people of village Gajewas in the Samana Assembly segment of Patiala district, the Chief Minister said the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 would ensure strict punishment for anyone committing beadbi.

He also highlighted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s people-centric governance, saying public money is being spent on development, schools, hospitals and roads, while more than 90% of households are receiving free electricity and over 68,000 youth have secured government jobs without bribery or recommendation.

Sharing a few snippets on his X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “Today, I interacted with people during a Lok Milni at village Gajewas in the Samana Assembly constituency. I received an overwhelming response and immense love from the people. Handed over a grant cheque of ₹51 lakh to the village Sarpanch for the development of Gajewas. Ensuring financial security for women, free healthcare, and better facilities in every village remains our top priority.”

“Our sole aim is to ensure that every household has access to better facilities and to make Punjab the No. 1 state in every field. With the blessings and support of the people, we are moving ahead together to build a vibrant Rangla Punjab once again. Inquilab Zindabad,” the post concluded.

Addressing the Lok Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said these sinners can never be forgiven for their treachery against the Sikh Panth and Gurus. “The maximum beadbi incidents took place during the regime of the Badals, but no one was punished for them. Instead of acting against the perpetrators, firing was ordered against the innocent Sikh Sangat. Captain Amarinder Singh, who succeeded the Badals, also did nothing to assuage the sentiments of the Sikh Sangat by punishing the culprits behind this heinous crime,” he said.

He said that, as a matter of fact, these people were hand in glove with the anti-social elements who had committed the unpardonable crime against humanity. “This is why these people and their stooges are now opposing the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 because they know that they will be nailed for their sins. These leaders will have to pay for their sins and they will soon be behind bars,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

The Chief Minister said Akali leader Sukhbir Singh Badal should stop daydreaming about their turn for power as it is their turn to go to jail for their crimes against the Sikh community. “I am grateful to the Almighty for bestowing me the opportunity to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. Whenever incidents of beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji took place, the psyche of millions of people was deeply hurt,” he said.

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated the Almighty had blessed him with the wisdom and strength to bring this Bill after detailed consultation with legal experts. “Our government has drafted this Bill carefully so that no future amendments or loopholes will weaken it. This Bill will act as a deterrent for anti-social elements to indulge in any such sin in future and no one will ever be able to indulge in this heinous crime. Earlier, people escaped the gallows by saying that ‘their mind is disturbed’ or ‘he is mentally ill’, and the accused would walk free,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

However, the Chief Minister questioned, “If someone is truly mentally unstable, then why does he only target Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji? Why does he not crash into a train engine or touch live electric wires? The truth is that such acts were often deliberate and orchestrated. Therefore, we have added a clause in the law that even if someone is medically declared mentally unstable, then their custodians, parents, guardians or caretakers will also face criminal charges.”

Lashing out at the Akalis, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said they were never sincere about making such a law when they were in power. “The truth is that their intentions were flawed. The Akalis allowed Beadbi incidents to take place for their political gains,” he added.

The Chief Minister said the Akali Dal had now been reduced to the party of sisters-in-law, as one sister-in-law is an MP and the other is an MLA. “Sukhbir Badal is still in trauma due to the debacle in the year 2022. The former Deputy Chief Minister says that he has directed all his MLAs not to attend the Vidhan Sabha, forgetting that there is only one MLA left of the SAD, who is also his relative,” he said.

“The Akalis, Congress and BJP know that they cannot compete with me politically, so they have ganged up to defame me on religious grounds through fake videos,” said Bhagwant Singh Mann.

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the Akali leaders mercilessly looted the state and committed numerous and unpardonable atrocities against the common man during their long and tyrannical rule. “They bruised the psyche of Punjabis emotionally and patronised several mafias in the state to ruin Punjab. The Akali leadership can never be forgiven because it was responsible for the genocide of several generations of the state as the drug trade was patronised by them and bloomed during their long era of misrule,” he said.

Taking a jibe at Sukhbir Badal, the Chief Minister said the Akali leaders had lost their base among the masses and were using paid workers to show crowds at their rallies. “In every rally of the Akalis, the same crowd is there,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the traditional political parties continuously try to defame him through one accusation or another. “Now the SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee) has ordered to put up posters outside gurdwaras calling for my boycott. However, why were such posters not put up against the Akali Dal or Sukhbir Badal when they admitted responsibility for incidents of Beadbi?”

“On December 2, before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, they acknowledged their mistakes, admitted wrongdoing, accepted responsibility for the firing incidents, and admitted that orders were given against the Sangat. Did anyone put up posters outside gurdwaras calling for their boycott?” asked CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

The Chief Minister said the Sangat is wise and people are supreme. “These individuals are acting out of arrogance because they have no real issue left to raise against me. When I visit villages, community gatherings and public meetings, huge crowds gather. The opposition cannot tolerate these crowds because they themselves cannot attract such public support. Baffled over this, the traditional parties are stooping too low by levelling baseless allegations against me, which will not be tolerated by the people,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the Congress party is on its deathbed and will be finished very soon as it has no vision for the people and the state. “Their only aim is to plunder the wealth of Punjab by assuming power, but their dreams will never be fulfilled,” he said.

Taking a jibe at Congress leaders daydreaming about assuming power in the state, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Congress party is a divided house that will collapse because of its infighting. “It is a pity that the top Congress leaders who come to unite these leaders squabbling for power are not even aware of how to pronounce their names,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the state government is optimally utilising every single penny of the state exchequer for the welfare of the people. “More than 90% of households in the state are getting free power. Even the farmers are today getting power during the daytime, which has been unprecedented. The tax money of the people belongs to the state, and we are judiciously spending it on the welfare of the people. People’s money is coming back to the people through development, schools, hospitals and roads,” said Bhagwant Singh Mann.

The Chief Minister said the AAP government is now working for the people and has provided free electricity to households, jobs to more than 68,000 youth without corruption, improved roads, closed toll plazas saving ₹70 lakh daily, imparted quality education and healthcare, built infrastructure, besides several other key initiatives. “At the time when the state government assumed charge of office, only 22% canal water was being used in the state for irrigation purposes. Today, it has risen to more than 80%. The state government is working tirelessly for the development of villages, for which grants are being given,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that, in order to provide comprehensive healthcare to the people, the state government has launched the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the first-of-its-kind scheme in the country that provides cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh for every resident family in Punjab. “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Punjab is the first Indian state to offer such comprehensive healthcare coverage, which has significantly eased the financial burden on the public while ensuring quality health services. This historic move is aimed at providing universal healthcare to all the families of the state. People have availed free treatment worth more than ₹650 crore so far,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

The Chief Minister further said that under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, from July 1, women beneficiaries above the age of 18 years will get notifications on their mobile phones about the financial assistance worth ₹1,000 in the case of every woman in Punjab and ₹1,500 in the case of SC women. “The funds will be directly transferred to their bank accounts, and women already receiving social security pensions will also be eligible. Nearly 97% of women in Punjab are expected to benefit from the scheme, and the state government has allotted ₹9,300 crore in the Budget,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

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*CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone of Sports Stadium in Samana, Says Sports Are Most Effective Weapon Against Drugs*

*Youth Involved in Sports Have No Time Even to Look at Drugs Because They Devote All Their Energy to Excelling: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*Our Govt Is Constructing 3,100 Stadiums Across Punjab to Promote Sports & Wean Youth Away From Drugs: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*₹10.35 Crore International-Standard Sports Stadium in Samana Will Provide National-Level Training Facilities to Youth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*Punjab to Host Asian Champions Trophy for First Time, Marking Historic Milestone for Sports in State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

*Punjab to Host Asian Champions Trophy for First Time, Marking Historic Achievement for the State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

SAMANA, 26th June 2026:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government is constructing 3,100 stadiums across the state to promote sporting culture and wean away the youth from the curse of drugs. While laying the foundation stone of a sports stadium in Samana, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making unprecedented investments in sports infrastructure to encourage youth participation in sports, eradicate the menace of drugs and prepare athletes to excel at national and international levels.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This sports stadium will be constructed over nine acres of Panchayati (village common) land at an estimated cost of ₹10.35 crore. The stadium will feature an international-standard 400-metre synthetic athletics track with eight lanes. The synthetic track will be suitable for hosting athletic events such as 100-metre, 200-metre and 400-metre races, along with other track competitions.”

The Chief Minister further said, “The infield area within the track will be developed with world-class facilities for field events, including shot put, hammer throw, long jump, high jump, discus throw and other games. This will enable athletes to train and compete at a high level. The construction of this stadium will greatly benefit the youth and sportspersons of the Samana Assembly constituency as well as adjoining areas. It will provide them with access to national-level training facilities, helping them excel in athletics and bring laurels to their constituency and the state of Punjab at the national level.”

Reiterating that promotion of sports is the strongest weapon in the fight against drugs, the Chief Minister said, “Promotion of sports culture can be the most effective tool in the state government’s crusade against drugs. With the promotion of sports, the unbounded energy of the youth is being utilised for excelling in sports. The youth who are involved in sports have no time even to look at drugs because they are using all their might to excel in their respective fields. This will go a long way in eliminating the curse of drugs from the state and making the youth an equal partner in the socio-economic development of Punjab.”

Highlighting the state’s sports infrastructure initiative, the Chief Minister said, “With the objective of ensuring a healthy body and a sound mind, the Punjab Government is developing 3,100 rural sports grounds equipped with modern facilities across the state at a cost of ₹1,250 crore. These sports grounds will play a revolutionary role in the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. They will encourage youth to stay away from substance abuse and help them achieve their dreams of winning medals at national and international levels.”

Listing the facilities being created, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “These grounds will act as a beacon of hope and opportunity for budding players and help promote sporting culture in the state. These stadiums will have fenced boundaries with plantations along the perimeter and six-foot-wide walking tracks with floodlights for early morning and evening use. They will have courts for volleyball, football and hockey, along with additional courts based on locally popular sports.”

He further said, “Likewise, a 400-metre, six-lane running track, high-capacity lighting with 2×250W LED lights, a submersible pump with a sprinkler system, concrete benches, a dedicated children’s play area, toilets for men and women, wheelchair ramps and storage facilities for sports equipment will also be provided. Special focus is also being laid on distributing sports kits and equipment, along with imparting quality training to the youth through highly professional coaches. The state has witnessed a historic increase in the sports budget, with ₹1,791 crore allocated for the year 2026–27.”

The Chief Minister said, “A new sports policy was introduced in 2023 and, for the first time, financial support for preparation, including ₹15 lakh for the Olympics and ₹8 lakh for the Asian Games, is being given. Paris Olympics bronze medal-winning hockey players were awarded ₹1 crore each and Asian Games gold medallists were also awarded ₹1 crore each. Similarly, nine Olympic medallists have been given PCS and DSP jobs. ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Dian’ has been able to foster sporting culture in the state.”

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “These games have been organised for three years to prepare youth for national and international competitions. Five lakh players participated in 2024–25 and ₹97.3 crore has been spent over three years. Kila Raipur Rural Games have been widely acclaimed and have earned global recognition as the ‘Mini Olympics’. On July 11, 2025, the Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025. This enabled the revival of traditional rural sports such as bullock cart races and, after 2014, this year’s bullock cart races once again became a major attraction.”

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said, “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that, for the first time, Punjab has got the opportunity to hold an international event in the form of the Asian Cup Hockey and it is a big achievement in the field of sports. Despite strong Punjabi representation, Punjab had never hosted a major hockey tournament until now.”

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann noted, “For the first time, Punjab will host the Asian Champions Trophy in October. It is Asia’s most prestigious hockey tournament under which matches will be held at Balbir Singh Sr. Hockey Stadium and Surjit Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar.”