Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Return As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal credited the AAP’s sweeping victory in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation elections to the Bhagwant Mann government's four years of honest governance and pro-people work, asserting that the massive public turnout and enthusiastic response during a mega roadshow reflected Punjab’s growing trust in the government.

Thanking the people of Bathinda for the resounding mandate, the AAP Supremo said the verdict had reaffirmed public faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s clean and corruption-free administration, adding that while every previous chief minister in Punjab had faced corruption-related questions, not a single allegation had surfaced against Bhagwant Singh Mann or any member of his government. He expressed confidence that the people’s continued support and satisfaction with the government's performance had firmly set the stage for Bhagwant Singh Mann’s return as Chief Minister in 2027. AAP Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia and several senior party leaders were also present on the occasion.

Addressing a massive crowd at the roadshow, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, “I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for giving us such a magnificent victory in the municipal corporation elections. As we were coming here during the roadshow, I was looking at people’s faces. It has been four years since we formed the government. When previous governments were in power, people would stand with shoes in their hands to chase them away. We have completed four years, and today there is so much happiness on people’s faces. Seeing that made me truly happy.”

Highlighting the purpose behind entering politics, he stated, “We entered politics to work for the people. It feels very good that after four years, people are appreciating our work. You have given us a resounding victory in Bathinda, putting your stamp of approval on our work. While coming here during the roadshow, the happiness visible on your faces showed that you are very satisfied with the AAP government.”

Recalling his visit during the 2022 elections, Arvind Kejriwal continued, “I came to Bathinda during the 2022 elections. At that time, I was told that the people of Bathinda had to pay a ‘Jojo Tax’. Nobody collects it anymore and there is no loot or extortion now. Nobody asks you for money anymore. This is Bhagwant Mann’s honest government.”

Comparing political parties in Punjab, the AAP chief added, “Today there are four parties in Punjab. One party is known by people, in anger, as the ‘Chitta Party’. During its rule, drugs were sold extensively and reached every household. People also call it the ‘Beadbi Party’ because many incidents of 'beadbi' (sacrilege) took place during its tenure.”

He further said, “The second is the ‘Jhagda Party’. Its leaders are always fighting among themselves. The third is the ‘ED Party’. It threatens people with the ED and sends agencies after them. And the fourth is the Aam Aadmi Party, your party, ‘janta ki party', a party that works for the public.”

Looking ahead to the Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal asserted, “I have been told that the elections will be held in November, not February. Only four months are left. Now we all have only one task. We have to make Bhagwant Singh Mann Chief Minister again. He must become chief minister again.”

Praising the Punjab CM’s record, the former Delhi Chief Minister emphasised, “In the last 75 years, Punjab has seen many Chief Ministers and many ministers. But no one has been as honest as Bhagwant Mann. Every Chief Minister who came before faced allegations. People said such and such Chief Ministers made so much money, committed this scam, that scam, that their family members were involved in corruption, that their ministers were involved in corruption. Such allegations were made against every chief minister."

He further stated, “In the last four years, not a single allegation of corruption involving even one paisa has been made against Bhagwant Mann. Not a single allegation. Do you think PM Modi would have spared Bhagwant Mann if there had been any allegation? The ED and CBI would have conducted raids here as well. But there has not been a single allegation against him, against his family, or against any of his ministers.”

Highlighting the government’s work, the AAP national convenor said, “The government saved public money and made electricity free for the people. It provided insurance cover of ₹10 lakh. Now, from 1 July, ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 will start reaching the accounts of every mother and sister. So much work has been done. Now all of us have only one task. We have to make Bhagwant Mann chief minister again so that all the unfinished work can also be completed.”

People have endorsed 4 years of honest governance & development with decisive mandate: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Meanwhile, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also thanked the people of Bathinda for electing an AAP Mayor, saying the verdict reflected the public’s unwavering faith in the party’s work despite the intense summer heat. “People came out in large numbers to vote and delivered an overwhelming mandate in favour of AAP and its symbol, jhaadu, when the ballots were counted,” he added.

Highlighting the Government’s achievements, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab now has operational Aam Aadmi Clinics, upgraded schools and hospitals, and students from government schools are excelling even in the most challenging examinations. “Farmers are receiving daytime electricity for agriculture and canal water has been taken to even the farthest reaches of Punjab’s fields, these achievements are the true source of satisfaction in public life,” he stated 

Taking a swipe at the opposition, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said rival parties have been busy forging political arrangements among themselves, while the people continue to place their trust in AAP. Referring to the civic polls, he pointed out that AAP won 19 of the 23 seats in Sunam despite BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal contesting together. The people, he said, decisively rejected all three parties and voted overwhelmingly for AAP.

Speaking about Punjab’s water situation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said this year’s paddy cultivation is being supported by canal water on an unprecedented scale. He assured farmers that they can use as much canal water as required and that Punjab faces no shortage of water. “The Bhakra Dam’s water level is currently 16 feet above its average level and that even if water is released continuously, there would be no scarcity for a long period. The AAP Government is committed to ensuring an abundant and reliable water supply for agriculture in the years ahead,” he affirmed.