Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
MP Vikram Sahney announces ₹5 Crore for Punjab Flood Relief and Agri Inputs for Farmers
Chandigarh 5 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney has commited a total of ₹5 crore towards Punjab flood relief, drawing from both his MPLAD funds and personal philanthropy. Dr. Sahney announced that he is extending financial support to the State Disaster Relief Force for the procurement of advanced boats for flood rescue operations and modern machinery for river desilting. He further committed funds for the creation of robust flood protection bandhs and embankments to safeguard vulnerable areas from future calamities. Dr. Sahney also said that his NGO, Sun Foundation, is actively engaged in ground-level relief operations. With an expenditure of over ₹1 crore so far, Sun Foundation has provided motorboats and ambulances while also distributing dry ration, medical kits, hygiene supplies, and Fodder for livestock to families severely affected by the floods Dr. Sahney stated that he will be providing Agri Inputs such as Fertilizers, seeds, pesticides etc. to the marginal farmers for sowing of wheat. Dr. Sahney demanded a ₹10,000 crore flood relief package from the Centre. He proposed that each farmer be compensated ₹50,000 per acre for crop loss, and that daily wage earners and livestock owners also receive adequate compensation. In addition to these funds are required for infrastructure development as well which has been damaged.
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