Chandigarh, May 11 -- Asserting that Punjab is the sword arm of nation, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the Centre should give special package to the border state.
Mann put forth his views during an all-party meeting convened by Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria.
Interacting with reporters later along with Governor Kataria, the chief minister said whether it is war or any other exigency Punjab and Punjabis are always on the forefront.
Punjab always faces the first brunt during every war and escalations, said Mann, adding the state needs special treatment for its enormous contribution.
He said that Punjab besides being the food bowl of the country has always been its sword arm but its contr...