In January, PM Modi’s convoy was stopped by protesting the farmers.
In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday referred to the “unfortunate incident” in Ferozepur when the PM’s convoy was blocked by protesters on a road.
“We are facing threat from Pakistan near our border but we are thwarting their efforts. We have eliminated gangsters and terrorists, and because of the failure of the previous governments, you also got to know about it in Ferozepur earlier this year. I had to face that unfortunate incident. But today, it is the same Punjab that has welcomed you,” said Bhagwant Mann.
“Punjabis are known for hospitality,” the chief minister said.
The Chief Minister shared the stage with PM Modi in Mohali for the launch of Homi Bhabha Cancer Research Centre.
Mr. Mann also urged the prime minister to “give something” to his state. He said, ‘You have come to Punjab after a long time and never hesitated to give grants to Punjab. I hope you will give something even today.’
In January, while campaigning for Punjab elections, PM Modi was driving for a rally in Ferozepur when his convoy got stuck in the middle of a flyover, with protesting farmers blocking the road. The PM was forced to return without addressing the rally.
Ahead of the elections, the incident triggered a major political battle between the ruling BJP at the Center and the then Congress government in Punjab.
Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won the Punjab election, thrashing all rivals including the Congress and the BJP, and established itself in its first major state after Delhi.
Bhagwant Mann’s remarks on the Ferozepur incident comes at a time when his party (AAP) along with leaders of the Center are being probed by investigative agencies and allegations of BJP trying to woo AAP MLAs and drag them down. is in great controversy. Kejriwal government in Delhi.