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Badal today dared the Congress leadership
in the state to prove the sincerity of their decision to resign
from the Punjab Vidhan Sabha by forwarding their resignations
to the Speaker.
Rakhra (Patiala) 18 May 2008
The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today dared
the Congress leadership in the state to prove the sincerity of
their decision to resign from the Punjab Vidhan Sabha by forwarding
their resignations to the Speaker. Mr. Badal said that the Congress
resort to cheap theatricals was the outcome of the utter frustration
of the that party following its rout at the hustings. The results
of the Corporation and now the Zila Parisha and Samiti polls would
have a major bearing on the outcome of the Parliamentary elections
in Punjab, said the Chief Minister.
"Stuntmanship is no substitute for statesmanship. The fact
of the matter is that the Congress has suffered the most humiliating
defeat in the history of Punjab and the party was completely at
a loss to formulate a credible and honourable response to their
debacle. That is why in stead of humbly accepting the verdict
of the people of Punjab, the Congress leadership is busy either
levelling flimsy and baseless allegations or indulging in lowly
showmanship, like enacting the transparently dishonest theatre
of the absurd in the form of the so-called offer of resignations
from the Punjab Asssembly," said the Chief Minister.
Mr. Badal was speaking to newsmen at village Rakhra before paying
homage to Mata Jaswant Kaur mother of the Akali leader Surjit
Singh Rakhra, prominent NRI's Mr. Darshan Singh Dhaliwal &
Mr. Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal.
The Chief Minister said that all independent observers, including
the media and the Election Commission have found the entire the
poll process as one of the most free and fair exercises in living
memory.
Replying to a question about the absence of Capt. Amarinder Singh
during the poll campaign, Mr. Badal said that the former Chief
Minister was busy raising a toast to his Pakistani friend at the
latter's birthday bash. His absence, if anything may only saved
things from going even worse for the Congress.
Mr. Badal thanked the people of Punjab for reposing their complete
trust in the SAD-BJP alliance for the third time running. The
Alliance had swept the Corporation poll after winning the Assembly
elections.. The Chief Minister had a special word of thanks for
the leaders and the workers of the alliance partners and said
that it was through their untiring efforts that the high standards
of governance, peace, development and the constructive vision
of the government could be successfully placed before the people.
Later the Chief Minister paid rich tribute to Mata Jaswant Kaur
Mother of Mr. Surjit Singh Rakhra President NRI wing of SAD and
prominent NRI brother Mr. Darshan Singh Dhaliwal & Mr. Charanjit
Singh Dhaliwal.
Other dignitaries who also paid tributes to Mata Jaswant Kaur
were Cooperation Minister Capt. Kanwaljit Singh, Local Government,
Industries & Commerce minister, Mr. Manoranjan Kalia , Media
Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. H.S. Bains, CPS Mr. Raj Khurana,
SGPC President Jathedar Avtar Singh Makkar, Mr. Sukhdev Singh
Libra, Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa ,Mr. Jora Singh Mann, Mr. Sharanjit
Singh Dhillon & Mr. Tarlochan Singh (all MP's) , MLA Ghanour
Mr. Madal Lal Jalalpur, MLA Morinda Jathedar Ujjagar Singh Badali,
MLA Dhuri Mr. Iqbal Singh Jhunda, Prof.. Prem Singh Chandumajra
& Mr. Maheshinder Singh Grewal (both Gen. Secty. SAD) , Ex-
Union Minister Mr. Balwant Singh Ramuwalia, Mr. Tota Singh, Mr.
Harmail Singh Tohra, Raja Narinder Singh , Mr. Ajiab Singh Mukhmailpur,
Mr. Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Mr. Dalip Singh Pandhi, Mr. Ranjit
Singh Balian (all Ex-Minister), Mayor Mr. Ajitpal Singh Kohli,
Ex Chairman SS Board Mr. Tejinderpal Singh Sandhu.
Punjab set to register
new record in wheat procurement: Kairon
Chandigarh, May 18, 2008
Punjab minister for Food and Supply Adesh Partap
Singh Kairon on Sunday said that the wheat procurement in Punjab
is expected to set an all time record this year. The state procurement
agencies have already purchased 103.46 lakh tonnes of wheat only
two lakh tonnes short of 105.79 lakh tonnes procured in 2001-02.
Kairon said that six government agencies and private millers
have procured more than 103.46 lac tonnes of wheat in Punjab out
of which 97.51 lac tonne (94.2%) has been procured for the central
pool and
2.94 lac tonnes (2.5%) has been procured for the State pool.
According to the minister till Saturday evening out of total
procurement of 103,46,152 tonnes of wheat in all the procurement
centers of Punjab, millers have lifted 3,00,640 tonnes (2.9%)
of wheat. Till May 17, PUNGRAIN had procured 18, 18,063 tonnes
(18.6%) whereas MARKFED procured 23, 42,799 tonnes (24%). PUNSUP
procured 22, 38, 641 tonnes (23%), PSWC procured 11, 91,461 tonnes
(12.2%) whereas PAIC was able to procure11, 02,377 tonnes (11.3
%) of wheat for the central pool. The Central Government agency
FCI had been able to procure 10, 57,735tonnes (10.8%) for the
central pool.
He added that Ferozepur District with 12,15,133 tonnes of procurement
was leading in procurement operations whereas Sangrur District
with 9,54,192 tonnes of procurement was at second slot and Ludhiana
district with 8,46,949 tonnes of procurement ranked at third position.
The Punjab Government and FCI have made a payment of more than
Rs. 11316 crores to the farmers of the State for wheat procured
upto May 15, 2008 ensuring payment to the farmers within 48 hours
of lifting of their wheat.
The State Government has set up over 1615 procurement centres
and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement
of wheat, Kairon added.
PUNJAB INCHING TOWARDS ALL TIME HIGH RECORD IN WHEAT PROCUREMENT
Chandigarh, May 18:By procuring 103.46 lac tonnes of wheat by
Saturday, Punjab was inching to surpass all time high record of
105.79 lac tonnes achieved by the State in the year 2001-02.
The spokesman said that six government agencies and private millers
have procured more than 103.46 lac tonnes of wheat in Punjab out
of which 97.51 lac tonne (94.2%) has been procured for the central
pool and 2.94 lac tonnes (2.5%) has been procured for the State
pool.
According to an official spokesman till Saturday evening out
of total procurement of 103,46,152 tonnes of wheat in all the
procurement centers of Punjab, millers have lifted 3,00,640 tonnes
(2.9%) of wheat. Till May 17, PUNGRAIN had procured 18, 18,063
tonnes (18.6%) whereas MARKFED procured 23, 42,799 tonnes (24%).
PUNSUP procured 22, 38, 641 tonnes (23%), PSWC procured 11, 91,461
tonnes (12.2%) whereas PAIC was able to procure11, 02,377 tonnes
(11.3 %) of wheat for the central pool. The Central Government
agency FCI had been able to procure 10, 57,735tonnes (10.8%) for
the central pool.
He added that Ferozepur District with 12,15,133 tonnes of procurement
was leading in procurement operations whereas Sangrur District
with 9,54,192 tonnes of procurement was at second slot and Ludhiana
district with 8,46,949 tonnes of procurement ranked at third position.
The Punjab Government and FCI have made a payment of more than
Rs. 11316 crores to the farmers of the State for wheat procured
upto May 15, 2008 ensuring payment to the farmers within 48 hours
of lifting of their wheat.
The State Government has set up over 1615 procurement centres
and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement
of wheat, the spokesman added.
INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT,
PUNJAB PUNJAB INCHING TOWARDS ALL TIME HIGH RECORD IN WHEAT PROCUREMENT
Chandigarh, May 18, 2008
By procuring 103.46 lac tonnes of wheat by Saturday, Punjab was
inching to surpass all time high record of
105.79 lac tonnes achieved by the State in the year 2001-02.
The spokesman said that six government agencies and private
millers have procured more than 103.46 lac tonnes of wheat in
Punjab out of which 97.51 lac tonne (94.2%) has been procured
for the central pool and 2.94 lac tonnes (2.5%) has been procured
for the State pool.
According to an official spokesman till Saturday evening out
of total procurement of 103,46,152 tonnes of wheat in all the
procurement centers of Punjab, millers have lifted 3,00,640 tonnes
(2.9%) of wheat. Till May 17, PUNGRAIN had procured 18, 18,063
tonnes (18.6%) whereas MARKFED procured 23, 42,799 tonnes (24%).
PUNSUP procured 22, 38, 641 tonnes (23%), PSWC procured 11, 91,461
tonnes (12.2%) whereas PAIC was able to procure11, 02,377 tonnes
(11.3 %) of wheat for the central pool. The Central Government
agency FCI had been able to procure 10, 57,735tonnes (10.8%) for
the central pool.
He added that Ferozepur District with 12,15,133 tonnes of procurement
was leading in procurement operations whereas Sangrur District
with 9,54,192 tonnes of procurement was at second slot and Ludhiana
district with 8,46,949 tonnes of procurement ranked at third position.
The Punjab Government and FCI have made a payment of more than
Rs.
11316 crores to the farmers of the State for wheat procured upto
May 15, 2008 ensuring payment to the farmers within 48 hours of
lifting of their wheat.
The State Government has set up over 1615 procurement centres
and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement
of wheat, the spokesman added.
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