Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), spoke to the media today to express his views on the recent decision by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to reinstate ration cards for 10.7 lakh individuals in Punjab. This development takes place amidst the preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the coming months.
The Aam Aadmi Party recently announced the restoration of ration cards that were previously expunged from their records, citing the inclusion of false beneficiaries during the tenure of the Congress party.
During his interaction with the media, PPCC Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring emphasized the necessity for the Aam Aadmi Party to reassess its decision and implement corrective measures. He remarked, “While the reversal of the decision is appreciated, accountability in this matter is imperative. The initial action of deleting these ration cards, based on allegations of false beneficiaries added during the Congress rule, signifies a significant lapse in judgment by the AAP.”
Addressing the media, Raja Warring stated, “AAP’s allegations of including false beneficiaries were driven by political motives, resulting in deserving individuals being deprived of government-promised benefits. The people of Punjab deserve transparent and honest governance, and political parties must uphold these principles.”
Furthermore, Raja Warring urged the Aam Aadmi Party to acknowledge their error in the deletion of ration cards for those in need. Inquiring about the completion of the survey planned by the AAP to identify the correct beneficiaries for the reinstated ration cards. He emphasized the importance of transparency in the process to ensure that deserving individuals receive the necessary support. In conclusion, the PPCC Chief called upon Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, to take responsibility for the misguided decision that caused hardship to numerous individuals during challenging economic times.
He asserted, “The government must provide compensation to those who have suffered due to the wrongful cancellation of their ration cards in the past few months.”
