Finance Minister Harpal Cheema hit back, calling Bajwa’s stand “anti-Punjab” and accusing him of misleading the public. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended the fund, saying all contributions are transparent and updated on a government website. He explained that the fund was set up to attract corporate donations under CSR, as many companies were hesitant to donate to the CM Relief Fund.

Bajwa clarified that he was not against donations but only against creating a new fund when one already exists. The clash highlights growing tensions between AAP and Congress over flood relief and financial management in Punjab.

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Explaining the move in the Punjab Assembly, Mann said the government faced several hurdles with the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. CSR donations are not allowed in it, and Members of Parliament can give only up to ₹20 lakh. “These limits make it hard to mobilize large-scale resources,” Mann said. To fix this problem, the government launched the Rangla Punjab Fund.

The response has been encouraging. Citizens, industries, and social organisations have already begun contributing. Mann promised to maintain complete transparency. “We will release details of funding daily,” he said while responding to Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s question on RTI. He added that the Chief Minister will chair the fund, and contributions will come through cheques and other secure methods.

Mann also addressed the opposition’s criticism. He said some parties are trying to create doubts about the new fund but the people of Punjab know its importance. He added that the government’s focus is only on the victims, not on politics.

The Chief Minister also launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused the PM of ignoring Punjab’s suffering while making frequent foreign trips. “The Centre has not shown seriousness in supporting flood relief,” Mann said. He called this attitude an insult to citizens who expect real help in tough times.

Mann concluded by repeating his promise. The Rangla Punjab Fund will remain dedicated to one mission—helping every flood-hit family rebuild their life with dignity and speed. He urged Punjabis everywhere to join this collective effort.

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