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Seeking financial aid to exchanging good wishes: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meeting with PM Modi - in Pics

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called on Modi in his office at Parliament House this afternoon. Terming the outcome of his maiden meeting with the prime minister after assuming charge as positive, Bhagwant Mann said the former promised all possible support and complete cooperation to make Punjab a vibrant state (rangla Punjab). "If Punjab make rapid strides of development, then India would also eventually prosper," the statement quoted the chief minister as saying. He said his government would leave no stone unturned to make Punjab the number one state in the country.

(With PTI inputs)

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Updated:Mar 24, 2022, 08:25 PM IST

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An excange of goodwill between PM Modi and CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday (March 24) presented a shawl and a bouquet to Modi as a goodwill gesture and the prime minister, in turn, wished him good health and a successful inning ahead as chief minister, the statement said.

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Mann seeks financial package worth Rs 1 lakh crore from the Centre

Mann sought special financial package worth Rs 1 lakh crore from the Centre for the revival of state's economy besides ensuring holistic development in the state during his first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after assuming charge. (Pic: PTI)

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Mann aims to 'put the derailed economy back on the rails'

Mann apprised the prime minister about the poor fiscal health of the state and said the previous governments have left a whopping burden of Rs 3 lakh crore. An official statement from the Punjab government said Mann sought an immediate financial package of Rs 50,000 crore each for two years to put the derailed economy back on the rails. (Pic: IANS)

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Mann raises Punjab's security issues

Raising another sensitive issue of national security, with Punjab being a border state, Mann also solicited support from the Centre to foil the attempts of inimical forces across the border, which is well equipped with the latest techniques. He also assured the prime minister that Punjab would provide all necessary assistance to the Centre in this regard and requested it to furnish the latest and hi-tech infrastructure to our state forces for anti-insurgency operations. (Pic: IANS)

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Punjab Elections 2022: AAP's spectacular win

Riding a wave for change, the Aam Aadmi Party won 92 seats in the 117-member state assembly in the recently held polls. Mann has promised a crackdown on corruption and a slew of welfare measures for the state's population. (Pic: IANS)