Bathinda, April 6 -- Launching a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday charged the previous governments with patronising corruption and drugs. He accused them of promoting nepotism and criminal elements in politics. Addressing a gathering in Faridkot's Jaito after unveiling Rs.28.68-crore projects, including one for upgrading the community health centre into a 30-bed hospital, the CM highlighted the sacrilege incidents and the police firing in Bargari village in 2015 when the SAD was in power in the state. "The Akalis and the Congress were running Punjab like a family enterprise and abusing government power to suit their personal political goals," he said. He highlighted the AAP government's welfare initiatives, such as Rs.10 lakh medical insurance, free power and overhauling the education sector. "We have provided free electricity to 90% households, over 65,000 jobs without corruption, improved roads, closed toll plazas saving Rs.70 lakh daily and strengthened infrastructure," he said. Attacking the Congress, the CM said that in the opposition party, every leader is aspiring to become the head of the state. "They have more chief ministers than workers," he said. "The Congress is a divided house that will collapse due to infighting," Mann claimed. He said instead of raising real issues, they indulge in mudslinging and wait for their turn to plunder resources. "Their only aim is power, not public welfare," he alleged. Highlighting governance, Mann said his government has taken several pro-people initiatives leading to visible transformation. The tax paid by people is being judiciously spent on welfare, with people's money returning through development, schools, hospitals and roads, he added. "We have provided free electricity to 90% households, over 65,000 jobs without corruption, improved roads, closed toll plazas and strengthened infrastructure," he said. Canal water usage has increased from 22% to 71 % and will reach 90% by the coming paddy season, the CM said....