Rousing reception for Mann at Phagwara
Says will not rest till Phagwara gets district status
Phagwara, 15 January 2022 : Former Punjab Minister Joginder Singh Mann, who joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) last evening was given a rousing reception by city residents on his return to Phagwara today.
Hundreds of city residents coupled with AAP volunteers welcomed Mann at Mehli. Mann accompanied by them paid obeisance at Baba Vishwakarma Mandir and later at statue of Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar, before heading for his residence.
Pleading to serve the city residents with far more zeal, he said that he was ever indebted to people of Phagwara for always standing with him. He said that it is the love of Phagwara residents that he was elected thrice as MLA from this assembly segment and then got opportunity to serve the state as Minister of various departments. He said that upholding this love he will ensure comprehensive development of Phagwara and prosperity of its people.
He said that in last 15 years Phagwara’s development has taken a backseat but his priority will be accelerate the development and take PhAgwara on a new zenith. He said that his single most agenda will be to get district status for Phagwara as it’s residents have to travel 40 kilometres on single side to get their menial administrative works done. He said that this need to be stopped and once AAP is voted to power district status will be given to Phagwara adding that he will not rest till Phagwara gets district status. He sought fulsome support and cooperation from Phagwara residents to make AAP successful in the coming polls.