DW BUREAU / New Delhi/Chandigarh

In a address during the discussion on "Demands for Grants under the Ministry of Railways" in the Lok Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang, representing the sacred constituency of Shri Anandpur Sahib, raised critical demands to address the Railway related developmental needs of his region.

MP Malvinder Singh Kang emphasized the historical and spiritual significance of Shri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, and Hazur Sahib Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji attained eternal rest. He pointed out the demand for a direct train service between these two sacred sites. Although the Sachkhand Express currently connects Amritsar to Hazur Sahib Nanded, Kang argued that a dedicated train from Shri Anandpur Sahib is essential to accommodate the lakhs of devotees who visit Hazur Sahib annually. He urged the Railway Minister to fulfill this long-standing demand, which would benefit not only the Doaba region but also the Puadh area of Punjab.

Highlighting the Punjab Government's exemplary work in expanding canal irrigation under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's leadership, Kang expressed concern over a major irrigation project in Rupnagar (Ropar District) that remains stalled due to a pending No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Railways. He requested the Minister's intervention to expedite the NOC issuance, enabling greater water distribution to farmlands in the region.

(editor@dailyworld.in)