Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab and President Shiromani Akali Dal today alleged that Congress led UPA Government was trying to bail out its convicted politicians by making amendments in the Representation of People's Act despite clear directions of the Supreme Court that elected representatives facing convictions cannot contest elections.Mr. Badal, accompanied by Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue Minister Punjab was interacting with the media after laying the foundation stone of a road projects at village Ram Diwali. He said the Congress led UPA government's decision to pass an ordinance reversing the orders of the apex court was a clear indication that the scam ridden government was eager to save its tainted leaders and allies.
When asked about the impact of these changes for politicians facing convictions, Mr. Badal asserted the people were already seething with anger and that it would have to face the wrath of countrymen in coming general elections. Quoting the examples of states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Gujarat, Mr. Badal said there was no future for the Congress in Punjab too. He said that these states were the living examples that once the congress remained out of power for consecutive two terms it was never able to make a comeback. "In Punjab the Congress will not come back to power for next five decades and PPCC President Mr. Partap Singh Bajwa should not dream of coming to power," he added.
Answering a query regarding racial attack on a US Sikh under a mistaken identity, Mr. Badal said the repeated attacks on Sikhs in foreign countries reflected sheer failure of UPA government in protecting the Sikh culture and heritage in these countries having a Sikh Prime Minister and Sikh women Union Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Badal assured that NDA under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi would safeguard the rights of Indians abroad.The Deputy CM on another query regarding announcement of SAD-BJP candidates for ensuing Lok Sabha elections, said it was too early to announce the names but the ruling combine would take lead in fielding the candidates for this election. On the occasion two congress leaders Mr Jagdev Singh Bagga former Vice President Block Samiti Tarsikka and Satnam Singh Sarpanch Kazi Kot joined the SAD.Refuting the allegations of Mr. Bajwa on law and order situation in the state, Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia said that Bajwa should first match his facts with Union Government led by his own party as Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh released a report in the recently held conference of National Integration Council at New Delhi that Punjab was one in the list of top 5 states maintaining peace, law and order and communal harmony. Mr. Majithia ridiculed Bajwa's allegations and said that if PPCC president was actually serious about Punjabis, he should raise voice before Congress led UPA government to get justice for the victims of 1984 riots.
Earlier Mr. Badal, addressing massive Public Rally at Ram Diwali announced that two world class sports stadium would be constructed in Majitha and Mattewal besides installing a new 66KV sub station at Mattewal. Mr. Badal said that Congress Party was working day and night to mislead the electorate of Punjab by spreading false facts and data about the fiscal position of state but there was no fiscal crisis and funds was being released for all types of development projects. Mr. Badal also laid the foundation stone of Ram Diwali Muslmana to Jhamke Road, Majitha to Sham Nagar, Majitha to Dadupur besides Abu Sahib to Chamiari, Nanuke to Sudhar, Kuralia to Thoba, Dariya Musa to Thoba, Bhalot to Lopoke and Motla to Jai Ram Kot with the cost of Rs. 2377.75 lakh. He also laid the foundation stone of New Central Jail at Amritsar costing Rs. 153.25 lakh.Prominent amongst those present on the occasion Dr. Ratan Singh Ajnala, Member Parliament, Mr. Inderbir Singh Bolaria, Mr. Amarpal Singh Bonny, both CPS, Mr. Baljit Singh Jalal Usma, MLA, Mr. Raj Mohinder Singh Majitha, former MP, Mr. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chinna and Mr. Tarun Chugh, BJP leaders.