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Portraits of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh & Babasaheb Ambedkar installed in every govt office of Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema
While others used Babasaheb Ambedkar for slogans, Bhagwant Mann Govt delivered excellent education, welfare & social justice: Harpal Singh Cheema
AAP Govt has implemented special reservation for Scheduled Castes in Advocate General’s office: Harpal Singh Cheema
My entire life is dedicated to improving govt schools in Punjab: Harjot Singh Bains
From Babasaheb’s vision to village grants & school reforms, Bhagwant Mann Govt delivering change while others gave speeches: Harjot Singh Bains
CHANDIGARH / NANGAL, 19 April 2026
Punjab Cabinet Minister for Finance, Transport, Taxation and Excise, Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Punjab Government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann is following the path shown by Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He stated that soon after the formation of the government, portraits of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar were installed in every government office. Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that Punjab government schools are now setting new benchmarks while development grants are reaching villages on the ground.
Paying tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar while addressing the ‘Shiksha Sankalp Programme’ organised on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at the School of Eminence in Nangal, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, attained the highest level of education, holding 32 degrees including four PhDs, and always worked for the spread of education. Today’s society is a reflection of his visionary thinking.”
He said, “With the Governor signing the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill 2026, the way has been cleared to impose strict punishment on those who commit beadbi against the Guru. A Guru Ravidas Bani Centre is being established where 700 students will be able to receive training. The 650th Prakash Parv of Guru Ravidas will be celebrated across the state with great devotion and on a large scale.”
Highlighting development works, Harpal Singh Cheema added, “Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency has received the highest amount of development funds in Punjab. The constituency is also the third highest recipient of grants in the state, where bridges, roads, schools and various development works are being undertaken.”
Emphasising education reforms, the minister continued, “The Aam Aadmi Party government has given the highest priority to the education sector. For the first time in Punjab’s history, the education budget has been increased manifold and government schools have been transformed. In Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency alone, more than ₹100 crore has been spent on the development of schools, providing modern laboratories, libraries and other facilities.”
Speaking on welfare measures and social justice, Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is implementing public welfare schemes such as health insurance up to ₹10 lakh and the Mawa Dhian Satkar Yojna for women. People must remain vigilant in safeguarding their right to vote and their constitutional rights. Following the principles of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Punjab Government is taking major steps in the fields of education, health and social justice. Punjab is the first state in the country where the Aam Aadmi Party government has implemented reservation for Scheduled Castes in the Advocate General’s office, and today around 60 law officers are providing their services.”
Meanwhile, Minister of School Education Harjot Singh Bains stated, “My entire life is dedicated to ensuring that quality education reaches every section of society. Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s invaluable gifts to society are equality and the right to education.”
Highlighting reforms in the education sector, Harjot Singh Bains said, “The Punjab Government is bringing revolutionary changes in education and significant improvements have been made in government schools. Today, government schools are receiving recommendations for admissions, and their students are performing exceptionally well in competitive examinations like JEE and NEET. This proves that with proper guidance and opportunities, every student can achieve great heights.”
He added, “This programme was not organised for any political purpose, but to adopt Babasaheb’s ideology and promote equality in society through education. During the programme, high achieving students were also honoured, which will inspire other children. Education is the only tool that can bring real change in society.”
Announcing grants for the constituency, Harjot Singh Bains said, “Grants have been approved for various villages and institutions, including ₹5 lakh for Chandeser, ₹10 lakh for Beekapur Lower, ₹10 lakh for Basowal SC Dharamshala, ₹5 lakh for Lodhipur Bas Barotu, ₹5 lakh for Kutiya Baba Jamna Dass Ajauli Brahmpur, ₹5 lakh for Dadhi, ₹5 lakh for Miyapur Handur, ₹5 lakh for Awanakot Lower, and ₹1 lakh under the Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Grant for Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Sewa Society, Sri Anandpur Sahib. This financial assistance will help strengthen development and infrastructure in the area.”
On this occasion, Dr. Sanjeev Gautam, District President Kamikar Singh Dadhi (Organization Constituency Coordinator), Dalip Hans (Member, Dalit Board Punjab), Dr. J.S. Kahlon, Deepak Soni (Constituency Coordinator), Kala Baba Jamuna Dass Kutiya, and retired Principal Baldev also shared their views on the life and contributions of Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
