Chandigarh, Jan. 31 -- Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Amritsar legislator Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar has criticised the Central government's Budget approach towards Punjab, saying that the state's progress is hindered by a lack of dedicated financial support.
Speaking on the expectations and grievances surrounding the fiscal allocations, Dr Nijjar emphasized that as a strategic border state, Punjab's security and economic stability are integral to India's growth, yet the region continues to face systemic neglect in the federal Budget.
The MLA highlighted the unparalleled sacrifices made by Punjabis in the national freedom struggle, citing historic movements like the Guru Ka Bagh Morcha. He remarked that it is an irony that those who sacr...