Akali Dal's Job Promise To Relatives of Those Who Died In Farmers' Agitation

Sukhbir Singh Badal's statement drew a sharp reaction from Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who slammed him for "shameless" attempts to "befool" farmers

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal today promised government jobs to family members of farmers who died during the agitation against the Centre's farm laws if the coalition led by his party comes to power in the state. Today, I assure Punjabis: Immediately after forming the govt in 2022, SAD-BSP will honour the martyrs of #KisanAndolan with one govt job per family, free education to their children & grandchildren till post-graduation & health insurance cover to the entire family.@Akali_Dal_pic.twitter.com/240jQ5e9DZ Mr Badal's statement drew a sharp reaction from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who slammed the SAD leader for "shameless" attempts to "befool" farmers by announcing poll promises that the current state government had already started executing long ago. Amarinder Singh in a statement asked Mr Badal to check his facts. The SAD president also assured free education to children and grandchildren of the farmers who died during the protest.