Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini called upon the OBC community in Punjab to unite, saying that their collective strength could ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forms the next government in the state. He said the BJP works with everyone and gives equal representation to all sections of society.Chief Minister Sh. Nayb Singh Saini was addressing an OBC community Sammelan in Rupnagar, Punjab on Sunday.
Raising questions over the special session of the Punjab Assembly called by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Labour Day, he said it made fun of workers and showed an anti-poor mindset. He said the people of Punjab, who had given a strong mandate to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the last election, now feel disappointed with the government’s performance.
Referring to the confidence motion brought in the Assembly, he said the Punjab Chief Minister should also list how many promises made during the last elections have been fulfilled so far.Addressing the large gathering, the Chief Minister said that such a huge participation of the OBC community shows that the OBC community is now aware of its rights, respect and future, and is becoming united.
This unity and energy will bring social and political change in the coming time.He said the OBC community has a proud history and has contributed greatly to nation-building. However, it is unfortunate that for a long time, this community did not get the respect and opportunities it deserved in Punjab.
The Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, social justice has been implemented in both policy and intent. The Prime Minister himself belongs to the OBC community and has worked to bring backward and poor sections into the mainstream.
He said the BJP has not treated OBCs as a vote bank but has empowered them by giving leadership roles. There are 27 OBC Ministers in the Union Cabinet and OBC Chief Ministers in five BJP-ruled states, which shows respect for the community, he added.
He further said that the OBC Commission was given constitutional status under the leadership of the Prime Minister, which was a historic step. He added that 27 percent reservation has been provided to the OBC community in medical and higher education, increasing opportunities for youth.
He appealed to the OBC community to unite and join the BJP, and to strengthen the party in Punjab. He urged them to prepare for the upcoming elections and spread awareness about the BJP at the grassroots level. He also accused the present Punjab government of injustice towards the OBC community and said people must raise their voice together to secure their rights.
Rajya Sabha MP Sardar Satnam Singh Sandhu, Punjab BJP Working President, Sh. Ashwani Sharma, BJP Parliamentary Board member Sardar Iqbal Singh Lalpura, and other senior leaders were present during the Sammelan.