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Bihar Minister Accuses Punjab Govt of Hindering Industrial Growth
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 06:02 PM
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Bihar Minister Nitin Naveen alleged that the Punjab government is not cooperating with the Centre on industrial issues. He stated that industries migrated from Punjab to Bihar during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bihar Minister Nitin Naveen has accused the Punjab government of failing to cooperate with the central government on matters concerning industries. Speaking in Ludhiana, Naveen stated that the Punjab administration's stance could lead to accountability proceedings.
Naveen, who served as a minister in Bihar during the COVID-19 pandemic, shared his observations regarding industrial migration. He claimed to have witnessed firsthand the movement of industries from Punjab to Bihar during that period, suggesting a potential lapse in Punjab's industrial policy or support.
The minister's remarks highlight a perceived lack of collaboration between the state and central governments on industrial development, with implications for investment and economic growth in Punjab.
Naveen, who served as a minister in Bihar during the COVID-19 pandemic, shared his observations regarding industrial migration. He claimed to have witnessed firsthand the movement of industries from Punjab to Bihar during that period, suggesting a potential lapse in Punjab's industrial policy or support.
The minister's remarks highlight a perceived lack of collaboration between the state and central governments on industrial development, with implications for investment and economic growth in Punjab.