Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney presents service report card
Chandigarh, July 19
Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, presented his comprehensive report card marking two years of service to the people of Punjab today.
Emphasising the pivotal role of cooperative federalism and cordial Centre-state relations in fostering the state’s progress, Sahney stated the various problems faced by the state, such as burgeoning debt, infrastructure development, industrial projects for job creation, and crop diversification, among others, could only be solved with Centre’s support.
He said Centre should consider a special package for Punjab, as they are considering states such as Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, as Punjab has gone through turbulent times of terrorism and needs financial restructuring.
Dr Sahney underscored several milestones during his first two years, including the repatriation of stranded Punjabis, extensive developmental and relief efforts, advancements in education and skill development and initiatives to attract investments and preserve the Punjabi culture.
He said during his tenure, he addressed critical issues affecting Punjab, ranging from agriculture, inflation and unemployment to cultural preservation. He said his advocacy led to significant outcomes, including the cancellation of GST on Serais, halting the centralization of Panjab University, securing Rs 10,000 crore grant for the upgradation of the semi-conductor lab in Mohali and the inclusion of Gatka (Sikh martial art) in the National Games.
He said his efforts led to the introduction of the Vande Bharat train connecting New Delhi to Amritsar, along with flight routes from Delhi to Ludhiana and Bhatinda. He said he oversaw the repatriation of over 100 Punjabis stranded abroad.
