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‘Punjab Will Reclaim Its Glory Under AAP Leadership’

Anu Mann, an AAP supporter in Chandigarh, says the party leaders are grounded and have a connect with the people, unlike its erstwhile rulers

At 54 years of age, my generation has grown up with Punjab. I have witnessed Punjab at its peak during the Green Revolution and then at its lowest during the turbulent 80s. Things started looking somewhat bright during the 1990s but by mid-2000s they took a turn for the worse again.

From being the breadbasket of the country, we the Punjabis gradually began losing our identity as a prosperous state to ‘Udta Punjab’. Drug abuse began taking hold in almost every family. Villages after village lost their youth and men to the drug menace with women left behind to pick up the pieces, industries slowed down, corruption rose up, education took a hit, and Punjabis began leaving for greener pastures like Canada.

With Aam Aadmi Party’s electoral sweep, a hope has been rekindled that we have turned the corner. Punjab will reclaim its glory; we shall flourish again.

Personally, I feel liberated. I have travelled and lived around the country, but one always wants to come back to the roots. I used to feel sad at the sheer level of corruption, lack of jobs and good education, the lazy leadership, especially that of Captain Amarinder Singh who never mingled much with people. Sidhu has been and remains a crass leader.

Mann says she has grown up with Punjab and seen both its low point and high point

I had given up all hopes of a good leadership taking root in Punjab until AAP brought in its refreshing governance style. Of course the road for the Bhagwant Mann-led government is going to be long and difficult but given how they have managed Delhi, I have high hopes for Punjab in the coming years. I have myself worked at a summer teaching programme of AAP in Delhi government schools and I was impressed how AAP involves ordinary people in their governance apparatus.

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This election result saw seasoned political personalities humiliated by common, first-time contestants (like mobile shop owner Labh Singh who defeated Channi). I feel the happiest about the victory of Jeevan Jyot Kaur who defeated Majithia and Navjot Sidhu because women’s issues will now get the spotlight. There are 13 doctors who have been elected as MLAs; they will definitely feel the pulse of the people, both literally and metaphorically.

Bhagwant Mann’s passionate involvement, unlike Amarinder Singh’s ivory tower life, in everyday matters of the state is a refreshing change. AAP ke sare candidates dharti se jude hue log hain, samaj se jude hue log hain (AAP leaders have an ear to the ground, they have a connect with the masses).

All in all, the victory of AAP in Punjab is truly the victory of ordinary people. AAP’s campaigning was also totally fuss-free, they neither disturbed nor bribed voters, maybe other parties would do well to learn from them.

Mann in a celebratory mood after AAP victory

I was so happy and excited on the day of election results that I distributed mithais, made a celebratory dance video and sent it to my loved ones. And I couldn’t stop talking to my friends about how happy I was. Mann needs a lot of cooperation from people and I hope the janta will give it to him.

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Falguni Talwar
Falguni Talwar
2 years ago

Very Well documented Anu. We hope and pray.. AAP gives a new life to the once most richest and prosperous state of India and succeeds in retrieving its lost glory. We wish the people of Punjab and the winning leaders all the luck to the start of this new chapter in history.

Gurpreet dosanjh
Gurpreet dosanjh
2 years ago

Yes sure it will.

Virendra Dhingra
Virendra Dhingra
2 years ago

Beautifully described the Victory of Aam Admi.
I agree the mindset and outlook of the masses is changing concerning the leadership. They don’t want to be befooled and exploited by the leaders anymore.
True that drug abuse have put down the prosperity and glory of Punjab. I wish the evils may be eradicated with the rise of New Sun.
My heartiest compliments to Anu Mann for a lovely discription of her sentiments and wishes.

Biban Singh
Biban Singh
2 years ago

Well said
Wish AAP the best and hope Punjab regains it’s lost glory 🙏

Shelly
Shelly
2 years ago

Really nice article… we share your sentiments 👏🏻👏🏻

Virendra Dhingra
Virendra Dhingra
2 years ago

Beautifully described the Victory of Aam Aadmi.
Slowly but steadily the masses have realised the importance of good governance and they don’t want to be befooled and exploited by the leaders anymore.
True that drug abuse have depleted and put down the prosperity and glory of Punjab in last two decades.
The deep rooted evil may be eradicated with the rise of new sun.
My heartiest congratulations and compliments to Anu Mann for expressing her positive thoughts with a ray of hope.

Sarita mudgil
Sarita mudgil
2 years ago

It’s very beautiful article written by Anu Mann…. Describing the Panjab,.. The state of prosperity.. As a whole… Past.. Present and future…. Hope now this state will more prosper.. In the guidance of new government (AAP)… All the very best.. Thanks to Anu Mann.. Describing so well

lucky kahlon
lucky kahlon
2 years ago

Very happy for victory of aap. Fully endorse AAP’s model and wishing Bhagvant Mann ji and punjabis success in bringing back the Punjab’s glory. Anu Mann you penned my thoughts too 🙏

Last edited 2 years ago by lucky kahlon
Neena Raj
Neena Raj
2 years ago

Excellent Anu, very well put across. We too hope that the new govt in Punjab will usher in a new and vibrant chapter for the State.

Shama
Shama
2 years ago

Looking forward to good positive and constructive changes with APP at the helm of affairs….Together we shall and will definitely succeed…

Inderdeep Kaur
Inderdeep Kaur
2 years ago

It’s a very well written article. We hope this govt. brings the much needed change.

Gurpreet dosanjh
Gurpreet dosanjh
2 years ago

Sure it will.

Indu Kadyan
Indu Kadyan
2 years ago

Anu very well analysed .
We pray that Punjab returns to normal devoid of dirty politics .
Emphasis now will be on education , ending drug Raj and implementation of law and order .Cheers to you for supporting the bright future of Punjab

Amandeep
Amandeep
2 years ago

Beautifully written Anu, i appreciate your article and Hope for the best..now he should restore Punjab to its former glory because all punjabi’s
want the Punjab what it was earlier.

Neeti
Neeti
2 years ago

Mam a great write and I resonate your views that an Era of change has come and we need to be juat vocal about the efforts. I

Priti dhingra
Priti dhingra
2 years ago

Very well penned down ur thoughts
We should all cherrish and contribute in making Punjab to bring bk it’s glory under the guidance of our gd leaders

sajankumar
2 years ago

Great mam..salute 🙋

Vioin
Vioin
2 years ago

Very well said there is ray of hope in youth of Punjab now it is yo-yo AAP party to deliver

R S Pathania
R S Pathania
2 years ago

Very well written M’am. We wish Bhagwant Mann all the very best and hope that AAP will concentrate on real progress and not theatrics.

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