Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday expressed confidence that the state’s development journey would continue with the re-election of AAP govt in 2027.Addressing a public gathering in Fatehgarh Sahib on Wednesday, Mann said Punjab was his family and govt did not discriminate while extending welfare benefits. He highlighted free electricity, health insurance, education, employment and Rs 1,000 monthly assistance for women without conditions.Mann said his govt had the will, funds, and intent to ensure Punjab’s holistic development. He also outlined his vision of making Punjab free of electricity poles by shifting power lines underground.Referring to the Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib, Mann said elaborate arrangements would be made for lakhs of devotees visiting the sacred place to pay obeisance to Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Mata Gujri. He said he would personally monitor the arrangements to prevent inconvenience to devotees.Mann accused Congress, SAD and BJP govts of neglecting Punjab’s development and failing to safeguard its interests, claiming the parties had prioritised political power over public welfare.Criticising politicians who frequently switched parties, Mann described them as chameleons and urged Punjabis to beware of leaders changing loyalties for political gains.He also criticised Akali leaders for considering another alliance with the BJP after previously accusing it of interference in Sikh affairs at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Delhi and Haryana. He said voters would reject both parties if they reunited.Mann described former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s proposed cycle yatra as a political gimmick lacking a constructive agenda, claiming it did not have the support of Congress leaders.Highlighting his govt’s record, Mann said over 71,000 govt jobs had been provided through a transparent recruitment process, while investment attracted to Punjab had generated over 6 lakh employment opportunities. He said more than 90% of households were receiving free electricity and farmers were getting daytime power. He added that the closure of toll plazas was saving commuters approximately Rs 70 lakh daily.