The Punjab government will soon purchase 1300 new buses: permits have been issued for 505 mini-buses.

The Punjab Chief Minister today issued permits for 505 mini-buses in Chandigarh. On this occasion, he said that the Punjab government is bringing in 1300 new buses, which will strengthen the public transport system. He also strongly criticized the Badal family, saying that instead of centralizing the bus system, they had privatized it for their own benefit.

He also targeted Pratap Singh Bajwa, saying that during his tenure as Transport Minister, he had set up the most toll plazas. Similarly, he criticized the central government for changing the name of the MNREGA scheme, saying it was a betrayal of the poor. He announced that a special session would be held in the second week of January to address this issue. He also attacked the central government on the Agnipath scheme. He said that wherever Punjab's interests are concerned, he will raise the issue prominently.

"What would they know about the joy of getting a mini-bus permit?"

On this occasion, CM Bhagwant Mann congratulated the new mini-bus operators who were receiving permits for the first time, as well as those whose permits were being renewed. He said that more than 1100 permits have been issued so far, with 505 being issued today. These permits were issued by the Regional Transport Authorities of Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, and Ferozepur.

When the officers told me that about 600 permits were to be issued, I said that we should hold a program in a good auditorium and invite everyone. The officers said that this wasn't the usual practice. So I told them that the previous buses used to run from Abohar to Pathankot and from Bathinda to Jaipur.

What would they know about the joy of owning a mini-bus? They don't understand. Those whose routes extend from one corner of Punjab to the other, even to the Pakistan border, what would they know about mini-buses? 450 people are getting permits for the first time. Their names have been registered in the transport department. One mini-bus will cover 5 to 6 villages, a 35-kilometer route.

"We are building 19,000 km of rural roads."

The CM said that his endeavor is to make the youth of Punjab job creators. People used to complain that bus services to villages had stopped. Now buses are being operated in schools. Many people have said that this is providing employment opportunities for children.

However, the problem was that the village roads were in poor condition. Now, 19,000 kilometers of roads are being constructed. A total of 43,000 kilometers of roads are being built. The roads are not just being superficially repaired; special attention is being paid to their quality. The contractor has been given a 5-year responsibility period.

He also instructed the operators to ensure that the buses arrive on time. This trust won't be built in a day, but will gradually strengthen.

This time, even candidates with fewer votes have won the elections.

The CM said that so far, 58,000 people have been given jobs. Jobs were not given by manipulating anyone's scores. Earlier, when the results of the block committee or district council elections were announced, it was simply declared from outside, "Go home, we have won." But this time, candidates from opposition parties have won by just one vote, three votes, five, or twenty votes. We were also never in power before. The people gave us a chance, and today we are gaining experience. If we don't do the right thing again, the people will give someone else a chance. The land of Punjab is very fertile.

Special machines for tickets at bus stands

Regarding the pollution in Delhi, the CM said that vehicles manufactured before 2018 are now not allowed to enter the city. Many conditions are being imposed. We are modernizing Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, and Bathinda. All kinds of facilities will be provided for the people there. Special machines for purchasing tickets online and at bus stands are also being installed.