Punjab Cabinet Ministers Laljit Singh Bhullar and Harbhajan Singh ETO, along with Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, on Wednesday visited the villages Marah and Keeryan in District Tarn Taran to take stock of the vulnerable points along the River Beas.
During the visit, the leaders reviewed the condition of embankments and interacted with local residents to assess the immediate challenges posed by rising river waters. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Cabinet Ministers and Mr. Sisodia, with the active support of the local community and the district administration, joined hands in strengthening the river’s weak points using gunny bags and crates.
Speaking on the occasion, the leaders said that the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is fully committed to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of people in flood-prone areas. Immediate remedial measures are being ensured while long-term solutions are also being devised to prevent damage to agricultural land and habitation.
The Ministers appreciated the cooperation extended by villagers and officials in timely fortifying the embankments and assured that the state government will continue to monitor the situation closely to avoid any untoward incident. The Cabinet Ministers Laljit Singh Bhullar informed that the entire machinery of the state government swung into action from day one to save the people in this hour of crisis.
He said that the Senior Leader Manish Sisodia and entire leadership joined hands with Punjabis in this difficult time.