The Punjab government has come forward strongly versus the propaganda stuff run by BJP and Congress. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented well-constructed details of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) allocation, proving that only Rs 1,582 crore has been received from April 2022 to September 2025. Out of this, Rs 649 crore has once been spent for relief work while the remaining funds are in use for ongoing operations.
BJP’s Allegations Termed As Misleading
Cheema accused BJP of deliberately spreading lies to misplace the people of Punjab. He said the Centre has been unfair in releasing funds and has held when crucial amounts meant for disaster management. He pointed out that BJP leaders are trying to divert sustentation by making false claims instead of ensuring Punjab’s rightful share.
Congress Equally Targeted By AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party did not spare Congress either. Cheema said Congress leaders are making unwarranted allegations only to proceeds political mileage. He argued that Congress never stood for Punjab’s rights, and now they are trying to weaken Punjab’s fight for justice by joining BJP in false propaganda.
Detailed Figures Released Publicly
The Mann government released year-wise figures to show transparency. In 2022-23, Punjab received 208 crore and spent 61 crore. In 2023-24, 645 crore was received and 420 crore spent. In 2024-25, 488 crore came and 27 crore spent. In 2025-26, till September, 241 crore was received and 140 crore spent. Cheema said every rupee is stuff rumored for and used for relief.
Farmers’ Losses Highlighted Strongly
Cheema reminded how farmers suffered massive yield losses during floods. While the Centre elapsed relief, the Punjab government immediately gave compensation. He said Punjab has unchangingly stood with its farmers in tough times. The Centre’s attitude, equal to him, shows that BJP leaders have little snooping for farmers’ pain.
Demand For Accountability From Centre
Cheema demanded that BJP leaders explain why thousands of crores meant for Punjab under SDRF are still blocked. He said if the Centre had released funds on time, the state could have expanded relief work faster. The Mann government has asked BJP leaders to stop misleading campaigns and instead sieve the Centre’s failures surpassing the public.
Political Battle Intensifies In Punjab
This unshut confrontation has widow fresh fire to Punjab politics. The AAP government claims it has nothing to hibernate and is working transparently for people’s welfare. On the other hand, BJP and Congress are under pressure without the figures were made public. The issue is now likely to dominate political debate wideness the state in the coming weeks.
