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Punjab News: The Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a step that directly touches the lives of common people. By shutting down 18 toll plazas permanently, the state has removed a daily burden from lakhs of travelers. This is not just an administrative order but a lifeline for families struggling under inflation. Every journey now brings freedom from unnecessary fees.
Citizens are relieved to know their government stands firmly with them. This step has won both respect and trust across Punjab. The move signals that the era of road toll exploitation is over.
With the closure of these toll gates, the state now sees daily savings of more than ₹61 lakh. These savings stay directly in the hands of the people instead of going to private contractors. Roads across Ludhiana, Barnala, Patiala, Fazilka and Moga are now toll-free. Whether it is a truck carrying goods or a family car, both benefit equally. Reduced costs mean cheaper transport and lower market prices. Common households feel an instant financial relief. The impact is both economic and social at the same time.
Chief Minister Mann has openly declared that this government is not for capitalists but for ordinary citizens. Calling the toll plazas “shops of open loot,” he reminded how previous governments ignored public pain. The closure shows a shift in priorities, where the smallest grievances are being addressed. People feel an emotional bond with their leaders. The lights going off permanently at toll plazas felt like an old debt being cleared. It was not just policy, it was justice delivered. Governance has now come closer to the ground.
From Tanda-Hoshiarpur to Ludhiana-Sangrur, closures have freed major routes of heavy toll costs. Reports show savings of lakhs on each highway daily. Truck drivers, small business owners, and farmers are among the happiest. Transporters save big on long hauls, lowering costs of essential goods. Commuters now travel smoothly without long queues or delays. The economy benefits when roads become freeways of growth. Punjab’s highways are again public assets, not private profit centers. This marks a transformation in infrastructure policy.
Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO called this a historic relief. He highlighted that nearly 535 kilometers of highways are now free of tolls. Senior officials attending the closures praised the government’s vision. They called it a social reform beyond an economic step. Officials stressed that the move strengthens trust in governance. It proves that people’s rights are above corporate profits. Punjab now sets an example for other states to follow. The closure has been widely welcomed by civil society.
Citizens now say their government has given them dignity back. For years, toll plazas were seen as symbols of harassment and exploitation. Now those gates have become history. Chief Minister Mann said the era of “renting out roads” is finished forever. The message is clear—Punjab will not tolerate the looting of ordinary travelers. Instead, it will build a culture of service and respect. This has changed the very character of governance. Punjab is writing a new chapter of fairness.
The toll-free roads are more than pathways; they are symbols of progress. They carry people not only to destinations but to prosperity and respect. The vision of ‘Rangla Punjab’ now feels real on the ground. Each saved rupee strengthens households, each free road builds confidence. The government has ensured that people’s rights stand above profits. This is not only an economic milestone but a moral victory. Punjab now marches faster towards a prosperous and self-respecting future. The journey has only just begun.
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