On January 5, the PM’s convoy was stranded on a flyover because of a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur.
Mohali:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday prolonged a heat welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described as “unlucky” the January 5 incident when the PM needed to return with out attending an occasion in Ferozepur.
PM Modi on Wednesday inaugurated 300-bed Homi Bhabha Most cancers Hospital and Analysis Centre at Mohali’s Mullanpur on the outskirts of Chandigarh.
On January 5 this 12 months, the prime minister’s convoy was stranded on a flyover because of a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur. After that PM Modi returned with out attending any occasion, together with a rally. Later, the Supreme Court docket had even appointed a five-member committee to probe the alleged safety breach.
Addressing the gathering on Wednesday, Mann described the most cancers hospital as a giant reward by PM Modi to the state.
Terming Punjab because the “most interesting gem within the ring of nation”, the chief minister stated strenuous efforts are being made to revive the pristine glory of the state.
He stated as a result of failure of earlier governments, some legislation and order points had been initially confronted by the state authorities however now issues are utterly below management.
“Sadly, it’s unhappy to say that while you got here right here on January 5, your programme needed to be cancelled. However Punjab is welcoming you right now. You’re the nation’s prime minister and it’s our duty to welcome you. Punjabis are recognized for his or her hospitality,” stated Mr Mann throughout his tackle.
Mr Mann additionally sought from PM Modi to announce “presents” for Punjab.
“I welcome you from the state authorities aspect. I anticipate you got here to Punjab after a very long time and you’ll announce some presents for Punjab,” he stated.
The CM additionally felicitated the prime minister with a scarf and a reproduction of the Golden Temple.
When Mr Mann began his speech, some BJP supporters raised slogans in favour of PM Modi. They once more raised slogans when Mr Mann was addressing the gathering.
Mr Mann whereas referring to to the hospital stated it would assist the cancer-affected state, particularly Malwa area, in combating the deadly illness successfully.
It is a historic initiative which can assist the state in its campaign in opposition to most cancers, he added.
“In widespread parlance, the Punjabis are even afraid of taking the identify of most cancers as its therapy is simply too pricey. However this centre will go a good distance in making certain accessible and inexpensive most cancers therapy to area” stated the CM whereas thanking Modi for this undertaking.
He asserted that although Punjab has performed a key function in making the nation self-reliant in meals manufacturing however because of extreme use of pesticides and pesticides Punjabis have fallen prey to most cancers illness.
He expressed satisfaction that 100-bed Homi Bhabha Most cancers Hospital at Sangrur has been imparting high quality most cancers therapy to individuals. Round 37,000 sufferers have been efficiently handled thus far on this premier hospital, he stated. Mann stated the newly arrange centre at Mullanpur will likely be a milestone in offering high quality most cancers therapy not solely to sufferers from Punjab however to neighbouring states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
CM Mann stated when he was an MP, he used to refer three needy sufferers to massive hospitals each month for therapy below the Prime Minister’s Aid Fund.
He additionally stated the state authorities has thus far spent Rs 888 crore for the therapy of practically 69,000 most cancers sufferers below the Chief Minister’s Aid Fund since 2013.
Recalling the immense contribution of Punjabis within the nationwide freedom wrestle, Mr Mann stated greater than 90 per cent of individuals, who sacrificed their lives in the course of the freedom wrestle, had been from Punjab.
Equally, ace sportspersons from Punjab like Milkha Singh, Dara Singh, Balbir Singh and others have additionally introduced laurels to the nation within the enviornment of sports activities, he added.
Mr Mann stated the Punjab Police with the help of central para army power is retaining strict vigil to foil the nefarious designs of forces inimical to peace, progress and prosperity of Punjab.
He additionally solicited fulsome help and cooperation from the Union authorities for successfully checking cross border smuggling of medication and arms by drones.
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