Jakhar attacked the AAP government for claiming that the Centre still owes Punjab ₹60,000 crore in GST dues. He called the figure “bogus” and asked the state to show proof. He added that the Centre wants Punjab to use funds properly and stay accountable.

He also criticized the mismatch in damage reports. The Chief Secretary placed losses at ₹13,289 crore while Minister Hardeep Mundian claimed ₹20,000 crore. Jakhar said such confusion showed the state’s careless approach.

On opposition parties rejecting the PM’s relief, Jakhar said ₹1,600 crore “is not peanuts.” He promised more aid after central surveys. He also stressed that farmers could have received ₹42,000 per acre under the crop insurance scheme if the state had paid its ₹32 crore share.

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Jakhar blamed illegal mining for weakening river embankments. At Ghonewal village, residents told him the Dhussi bund broke because miners, backed by politicians, damaged it. When officials were asked when the embankment was last fortified, they admitted it had not happened recently. Jakhar said timely repairs could have reduced losses.

He criticised the irrigation minister for promising foolproof arrangements but failing to act. “Preparatory meetings never took place. Floods come every year, yet no one prepared,” he said.

Jakhar estimated that four lakh acres of farmland are under water, with crop damage close to 100 percent. From paddy to sugarcane, farmers face total loss. He urged the Centre to provide a comprehensive relief package and to consider new check dams and stronger embankments.

Despite the devastation, Jakhar praised Punjabis for showing generosity, saying their unity brings hope in this crisis.

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