Aam Aadmi Party set in motion its agenda of running a government for the people. Not only has the party invited every citizen of Punjab to be a part of the oath-taking ceremony at Khatkar Kalan on March 16, but it also started the exercise of taking back privileges from the “erstwhile” political class.
Since Punjab has been alternatively ruled by the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), the privileges have always remained with political leaders from across the two parties.
In one of the first major decisions by AAP, the new political dispensation has ensured that the police security given to 122 politicians from the two parties, including some of those who left AAP to hop on to the other parties, has been withdrawn. Two politicians (former MLAs) who joined AAP from Congress too will have to forego their security.
The security personnel, around 399, have been asked to report to their parent units immediately. “The police stations are vacant. Why do we need police sitting in tents outside the houses of these people. The security of 2.75 crore punjabis is much more important,” said CM elect Mann, reiterating that the VIP culture had to end immediately.
Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister designate Bhagwant Mann said that each MLA of Aam Aadmi Party will work for the growth and progress of Punjab, once their government assumes office. The state will be run on the principles laid by Bhagat Singh - of public welfare and putting the state over self.
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