The funniest thing which has ever happened in the history of ESM unity is that today Maj Gen Satbir is all out to woo the veterans of other group known as ESMP ( Ex-Servicemen Punjab) knowing fully well that it exists and functions and fight war of words against anyone or among its members only on whats app battlefield.
The Group consists of Col MS Bajwa,Col Rangi,Major Dharmani,few others who are on Panchkula voter list and not even in in Punajb nor have any followers on ground and other members of the group are from IESM ,IESL or Col Sohi org and Sanjha Morcha. The Whats app group has no loacl standing as they add members and remove them if they questions Col rangi, a dictator.
The unity seeker Maj Gen Satbir has never ever tried to seek unity with prominent ESM parties like Bhartiya Rakshak Party ,Sanik Samaj party to forge unity why not? as he know they will flatly refused his ambitious desire .
He is requesting for meeting with a Whats App group controlled by 5-10 members not belonging to Punjab.
However Maj Gen Satbir Singh ,is also found of adding self generated appointments and designations after his Name to show his qualification as a experienced leader ..
The Call for unity by Maj Gen Satbir SIngh can be termed as haux Call . He had never paid heed to any unity call by any other ESM organisations of Punjab .
Major Gen Satbir has many untold stories and had been a perpetual disunity creator among ESM.
The IESM was formed in 2008 from the members of IESL in 2008. As he found not getting importance by having Lt Gen Raj Kadiyan as Chairman ,he started false propaganda against him and ensured split if IESM unity and promoted himself as as chairman from Vice-Chairman post.
There after he withdrew funds from the IESM accounts at his will above 45 Lakhs in cash as alleged and kept in his personal custody till date. Further collection of funds on the name of UFESM has been either deposited in IESM accounts and cash on person in crores. He is evading any direct question on the donation of funds accountability. He has made Fixed deposits on his name in crores as alleged and information among ESM.
Later UFESM was formed for OROP where all ESM organisations of the Nation came together to support the cause including IESL but he did not allow any other to come forward to take the lead and distant himself from all those who demanded accounts of Donation received.
Facade call for unity is a hoax call nor he has the intentions to achieve but he is playing a clever game by fooling ESM of Punjab who invested their trust in him due to OROP .
At later stage he is likely to claim that he tried for unity but failed so he has no other alternative except to support the Party he has already in mind and ask veteran,his followers to vote the party of his liking.
As UFESM was registered by the break away group he had no alternative except to rename UFESM as UFESMJM which is not even registered NOR His FJP is registered Political organisation on the web site of Election Commission of India/Punjab. Can he provide its authenticity . What is the sole purpose of his in Punjab elections.
Its confirms beyond doubts that he has become stooge of some political Parties and to blackmail the Regional Parties with False show of ESM strength to inflate his balance in hand .
It is alleged that he has been tasked to divide the ESM votes in Punjab not to Let Capt Amarinder Singh win the Punjab elections as ESM. and has received good kitty for the needful.
The WAR of words started in the infamous Whats app group of ESMP between Maj Gen Satbir and veterans members as they could not digest this opportunist call of unity by Maj Gen Satbir in view his Faujee Janta Party Jumping into Punjab Elections to ensure defeat of Capt Amarinder Singh an EX-Servicemen.
He has the financial backing from some ruling political Parties and as we all know he can do anything but has love for Money.
RESPONSE FROM ESM ORGANISATION PUNJAB
The press meet on 18 Oct will be a show of strength by other groups with Banners displaying the fund embezzlement by Maj Gen Satbir, Details of FIR against him, Bail Issue and FJP not a Registered Political Party for Punjab elections. Refund of amounts donated as receipt not issued.
ALL ESM who have contributed to OROP will be there to demand refund or receipts in lieu and accounts details
Emails will be sent to the entire media regarding his deeds of collection of huge amounts in crores at JM and his blood relatives in sale of Diesel/Manhandling of JCO . The details of Fixed deposits on whose Name and validity period
There wil be distribution of Leaflets at the venue to ensure Press is fully equipped with the reality fo FJP and its betrayal from main agenda of OROP.
WHAT APP :CHAT EXTRACTS AS RECEIVED
Unity Call by Maj Gen Satbir
Dears Col Bajwa and Capt Badial,
1 We all met at my res for the purpose of forging Unity amongst the Def Fraternity.I had said the same what i have mentioned above.We were looking at Unity at the Country Level.OROP became the reality because of the Participation of THE DEF FAMILY BY ALL STATES.In one of our Rally at JM,DEF PERS AND OUR MEMBERS OF FAMILIES FROM 22 STATES WERE PRESENT.
2 Yes,it can be done even now.We are open to such a suggestion.UFESM JM was formed for the same purpose.
Regards
Maj Gen Satbir Singh.SM Advisor UFESM JM, Chairman IESM and Chief Patron FJP.
RESPONSE BY BRIG INDERMOHAN,PRESIDENT IESL PB
Gen Satbir,
Let me bring out the hollowness of your claim for ESM unity with regard to Punjab.
When you met Capt Amarinder Singh at Chandigarh on 13 Aug you demanded 25 to 30 seats and also wanted funds to contest elections.
I think only a person living in a fools paradise can claim 25 percent of Punjab seats for ESM. You well knew this is not possible. Here there are on an average 15 aspirants to a seat and you expected a quarter for yourself.
Now tell the VETERANS who is financing the 60 seats that you want contest. It couldn’t happen that you wanted money for elections on 13 Aug and you decide to float FJP on 15 Aug.
At Khanna you also mentioned some funds have come and more will follow. Who had given you these funds?
But unfortunately in this case not only God above knows the truth, you also know it and a vast majority of Punjab ESM knows it and those not well informed will also be communicated.
You have given a long list of your appointments after your name, I would suggest you also mention, as is declared by political aspirants regarding cases against them, that you are on bail.
Brig Inder Mohan
COL IPS DHILLON REVEALS MORE FACTS
Came to know that FJP is holding Press conference on 18 Oct at Saini Bhawan ,sector 24 Chandigarh Club and other organisations ESM are coming to attend in,a big way with banners against Maj Gen Satbir showing embezzlement of IESM funds
Further his close relative who is facing Inquiry for selling 200 barrels of Diesel from an,armed unit AND MAN HANDING of unit JCO’s. is a hard fact but kept under carpet.
BRIG EXPOSES SATBIR BLOOD RELATIVE :DIESEL SALE :ARMD REGT
Being from the Armoured Corps, the case of selling diesel is well known. It is known to most of the ESM in the country. That it has been covered up is also well known. There is something else also.
The manhandling of unit JCO.
Ask your colleagues from armoured corps.
Now upto you to decided can give out the name also which will be very embarrsing for you in the eyes of veterans of the Nation.
BRIG HARWANT SINGH ALSO CALLS FOR UNIITY FOR FIRST TIME KEEPING FJP IN MIND
Dear Col Bajwa and Brig IMS,
For the process of *CHURNING*to start *ALL*MUST meet quite often in the spirit of *MUTUAL RESPECT*without any biases and prejudices to develop *MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING*. We have NO option but to UNITE. Question of LEADERSHIP will come later and will be resolved automatically by this process of churning.
So henceforth, as the first step, let’s RESOLVE to refer to one another in a decent, if not respectful language. There after we should attend meet one another frequently and attend meetings/rallies called by the other groups.
Can we take these two baby steps to UNITY?
Regards,
Harwant
COL DHILLON QUESTION BRIG HARWANT FROM MOHALI SUDDEN DEMAND FOR UNITY
Brig Harwant sir
how come suddenly you want unity among ESM .
Till date you have been,attending all Rallies held in Punjab but never took initiative. Now the motive for unity is FJP and you are one who is standing for elections from Mohali.
What a pity and cleverly playing the game as usual. We know FJP press meet is being held on 18 Oct in Saini Bhawan opp Batra Cinemas.
Till date you never ever spoke of unity even Col Bajawa tried his level best to unite but JM team never cared but why today.
You will all be welcomed at the venue by all ESM groups of Punjab with Banners showing Embezzlement of Funds why Maj Gen Satbir, and copies of court case FIR filed against him, which will be released to the Press and TV channels.
MAJ GEN SATBIR DOUBTS SELECTION OF BRIG INDERMOHAN AT SSB
Brig Indermohan,i am amused at your remarks.
We at the SSB do see if there was any serious kink in the Personality of the candidate;it seems there had been a miss in your case.
How can you spit dirty venom on others just to support Capt Amrinder.I was not wanting to write about our Meeting with Capt Amrinder, since you have,throwing all ethics of confidentiality to winds of a Private Talk,let me tell you that we met Capt Amrinder on 13 Aug as ESM.
He was aware that there are over 50 Lakhs Votes of Def Fraternity and members of their families in Punjab,there are 21Cantonements and serving pers are allowed to vote at the place of posting as per the SC Judgement.Looking at 25-30 seats for Def Family incl our kith and kin is very much just and fair thought.
Ask Capt Amrinder if you claim to be close to him that i also asked him to let us know as to what was the proposal at his end to forge an understanding or Alliance.He understood our Assessment and info that he would revert to me on 16 Aug Evening. He has not yet comeback.
Brig Indermohan,being an ESM,you should be having the interests of Def Fraternity in mind.
Let me also tell you that OROP became reality because SOME UNITY OF DEF FRATERNITY at all India level was made possible with max contribution from Punjab.
So once again i would suggest to you FOR GOD SAKE ,DONOT SPIT VENOM OF FALSEHOOD ON OTHERS.
Now;talking of accounts,let me tell you that every paise has been accounted for by competent Accoutants ant CA Firm of repute is the Independent Auditor.
Today is the 485th day of our Protest Movement Across the Country and at UFESM JM which is still on.You should be Fair,Just and reasonable when you make remarks on others.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh.SM Advisor UFESM JM, Chairman IESM and Chief Patron FJP.
BRIG INDERMOHAN,PRESIDENT IESL PB RESPONSE
Gen Satbir,
I will answer every line of yours. You, me, like everyone else went through the UPSC and SSB.
If there was something amiss in my selection I am sure the mistake was made twice in yours and your son’s case. I am sure this answers your observation. Coming to your son’s case. Do you remember you were sub area commander ambala when I had just finished my command.
You called me to your home seeking advise about your son who was passing out from IMA as to which ARMD REGT he should join. You suggested some names of old regts.
I told you in armd corps you could be in any REGT but your son has to work twice as hard than anywhere else because of our small size and highly competitive environment. What he has got into is known to us.
What confidentiality are you talking of. You wanted help for bail you got it from Capt Amarinder Singh.
It is rubbish to say that there are 50 lakh votes of def fraternity. The total voter strength of Punjab is 1.96 crores. The veteran strength is around 2.80 lakhs. We assume 10 percent are settled outside Punjab including abroad. We work on a figure of 2.50 lakh. With three more members it comes to 10 lakh votes.
Where you got figures of 50 lakh which is 25 percent of the total votes. Now to service voters. Again you are wrong on two counts. Not 21 but 14 mil stns. Nothing new you have told us of service voters. But not more than 50 percent get registered because not all want to get their home state votes cancelled.
Now to your proposal and Capt Amarinder’s response. Your proposal of 25-30 seats is well known. Your demand of funds for election is well known. Why you got no response from Capt Amarinder Singh also would be known to you. Suffice to say, please don’t assume a larger than life role for yourself that you will determine 25 percent candidates in Punjab.
I bet you will not even get a nomination for the RWA body of your locality or society and you want to preside over the Punjab electorate. I assure you a shameful loss of security deposit of all your candidates in Punjab.
No one has interest of veterans of Punjab in mind more than we who support Capt Amarinder Singh. And no politician, not only of Punjab, but whole of the country who has interest of ESM more closer to his heart than Capt Amarinder Singh.
Coming to OROP and unity. UFESM was jointly chaired by Lt gen Balbir Yadav and you. I visited JM more number of times than any officer from outside Delhi, especially Punjab till 5 sep 15. And we did not use one rupee of our fund. You are enjoying visiting all over, especially Punjab with the money collected. Let me place it on record. I have spent more than what will accrue to me from OROP arrears in four installments. Can you say the same.
See IESL accounts. Show the world your accounts. Don’t talk of auditors. Not once you or your cash collectors agreed to show the accounts till 5 SEP. What you did to the earlier funds of IESM is well known.
Please ask wg cdr C K SHARMA to come on record his statement in the ongoing case. You put him to shame by getting him arrested and escaped to Chandigarh. This is your leadership.
I am very clear in my goals and the road to be taken. I spend from my pocket for all my travels in support of Capt Amarinder Singh. I can say this in a gurudwara on oath on Guru Granth Sahib , can you say this about yourself that you spend money from your pocket in your political activities and your earlier errands in Punjab.
Sir, no one can run away from his misdeeds. My suggestion. Stay off Punjab. This facade of FAUJI relationship will not be adhered to in the political battlefield whether you like it or not.
MAJ GEN SATBIR REPLIES
Brig Indermohan Ldh: Brig Indermohan being a Def Offr,you can stoop so low was not thought of by me.You have serious kinks in your Personality.
A Brig rank offr telling fat lies does not behove of you.
Coming to Def Fraternity Voting Str,you seem to be deficient of knowledge.
The ESM str as Registered with the Soldier Boards in Punjab is 2.86 lacs,in addition there are 69000 Widows.
I donot want to write the figs of Serving Def Fraternity for the reason of Security.Many Def pers are not Registered with Soldier Boards.5 votes per ESM and his/her family and counting ONE BTOTHER AND ONE SISTER and they in turn have 5 votes each.In addition,a Fajuji in the village does have influence on some persons of the village.Counting a min of 5 per ESM,VOTING INFLUENCE OF DEF FRATERNITY TOGETHER WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPPORTERS,the total Voting Power incl voting infuence Works out to more than 50 Lakhs.
Brig Indermohan,whether you believe this or not is your WISH.
For the sake of repetition,i would like to inform you that a sizable Unity at All India level was achieved for the Implimentation of OROP with the max Support from Punjab.
Brig Indermohan,let me further inform you that we do have details of 42 lakhs mobile numbers of Punjab.
You may have wild away your time in your Fauji Carreer;i have learnt on Every Day of my Fauji Carreer.I was Instructor at FOUR INSTITUTIONS OF ARMY INCL COMMANDANT AND CHIEF INSTRUCTOR SERVICES SELECTION CENTRE.In addition i was SENIOR FELLOW AT IDSA.
I have authored a Booklet on Internal Dynamics of Pakistan.Brig Indermohan,i took up the cause of Welfare of Def Fraternity because of JANOON in me for the Cause of OROP.Donot question that.
Also,let me tell you, we have functioned with:-
* Scrouplous Honesty
* Ruthless Commitment
* Amazing Efficiency
AND
WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE GOVT IMPLIMENT
OROP though in a diluted form.
The Protest is still on and will continue till actual OROP is granted.
God Bless the Def Fraternity and let me wish you also Brig Indermohan.
RESPONSE FROM BRIG INDERMOHAN TO MAJ GEN SATBIR
Gen Satbir, after 20 years I may have erred in your appointment as a brig. That you stayed in a house ahead of the corps HQ is not forgotten by me. I stand by my visit to your house and your query on your son’s choice. Why do you think I would be lying. Anyway what happened in babina is too fresh to be forgotten.
Problem is with you GEN Satbir.
You first split IESM with GEN Kadyan. You lost election Signalman sheoran and recreated a new IESM at Pune. You didn’t account for a huge sum of money, over ten lakhs, and are in bail now. Somewhere mentioned another case filed for collection at jm last year. Your colleague in the money case has deposed against you.
Your correspondence with col ANIL KAUL is in the open. What more you want to know.
Coming to your service career one thing you missed to mention that JM is a fertile ground for reaping benefits at the cost of ESM.
You think people came to JM because of you. If so what was the result in the 2008. We all were not keen on RHS but only you knew how to garner funds through RHS.
Yes I whiled away my time. Just to tease you. In 1971 I was the youngest armoured corps officer with three months service in war, without YOs, as a tank commander, in the best performance of the Indian Army in all wars in East Pakistan.
Though from armoured corps served in 14, 15 and 16 corps. Was selected in the first lot for UN mission when these recommenced after Gaza in 1988. Attended 14 Army courses, topped three, in top three in the others. I didn’t while away time drinking coffee in IDSA.
Be careful you may be charged for keeping records of 42 lakh telephones and misusing them.
Must have got it from your political benefactor in Punjab and we know who he is.
Finally you have been rewarded well for JM. Given a choice you would keep the money machine running. You have learnt this mantra well.
Good wishes cannot come from you because I am one who takes you head on, starting last year. I will not wish you well in Punjab take it from me.
Inder Mohan
ADD ON Brig INDERMOHAN REPLY
Dear Friends,
Whilst everyone suggests unity and discussions sitting across the table, no one is willing to call a spade a spade. I need not reiterate my stance because it is well known, why are you not questioning the motive of Gen Satbir. I
If you remember when he first announced FJP at jalandhar he said it would influence results in 60 seats. I questioned him then that the intention is to divert a few votes to favour the party which is sponsoring him. Can anyone say that FJP will win a single seat? Do we all not know that all esm candidates of FJP will badly lose their security deposit and will become a laughing stock. Let me tell you the talk already going around.
The esm say the ruling dispensation in Punjab has paid money to split esm votes. In the same breath they say it won’t affect the outcome. Now if we all agree on this can’t we unite and question Satbirs motive. Are we slave to the IC number. Further why hasn’t he shown the same enthusiasm in reaching out to esm of Haryana including in the OROP agitation. Are the esm of Punjab fools to go by what he tells us.
First step for all of us is to bar his role in Punjab.
Next coming to the point of what is good for Punjab. Is there any comparison between Capt Amarinder Singh and Kejriwal. Who has interest of Punjab closer to his heart. I am sure you will all get one answer.
Coming to the role of parties. Parties are of little consequence today. It is the leadership. Has sukhpal khaira gone through a political baptism. Same with jagmeet BRAR, Capt Baath, aman ARORA, col C D Kamboj and many more from congress and SAD. Can’t we use our brains in analyzing this simple issue.
Coming to political leadership. All these guys, so called entertainers who would perform on the stage for political parties to draw crowds have suddenly realised that they being crowd pullers can assign themselves bigger roles.
You think ghugi, bhagwant Mann, believe Harbhajan Mann is next, will provide us leadership.
Come on friends. Please compare them to one man Capt Amarinder Singh. The answer is clear. So much is now known about Kejriwal’s political philosophy that it will shock those who consider him a demi god.
If you can introspect these issues you will realise what is good for us.
Inder Mohan
FAUJI JANTA PARTY EXISTENCE IN PUNJAB AT STAKE
Press Release by Capt Channan Sidhu & his supporters is also posted hereafter.
Rgds.
MAJ GEN SATBIR NOT RETURNING VETERANS AMOUNT NOR ISSUING RECEIPT
COL NS RANDHAWA REQUESTING FOR Rs 82000/- CASH RECEIPT FROM MAJ GEN SATBIR/Gp Capt Gandhi SINCE JAN 2016 BUT NOT PROVIDED
, I am reminding U of forwarding a receipt of an amount to the tune of approx eighty two thousand handed over to U while meeting twenty three officers at a Petrol pump on the by pass road at Amritsar. Since I was detailed to receive U sir from the Rajasansi Air Port to Pathankot to attend a ralley dt 31Jan 2016. Sir it was well arranged gathering of offrs There was some confusion about the Acct No so max of us paid in cash Gp Capt Gandhi did make a mention that a receipt of the said amount will be forwarded But sir I have not got any receipt and now Gp Capt Gandhi is also back from abroad a receipt as requested may please be given for the info of those who r request ing. Sir I will be very grateful
Col N S Randhawa
II REMINDER
*Col N S Randhawa*
Bail plea of Maj Gen (retd) Satbir,
2 others rejected
Lt Gen Kadyan reinstated as IESM chairman
FOUNDER ALLEGES FINANCIAL
BUNGLING BY IESM MEMBERS
MAJ GEN SATBIR TAKING SHIELD of ladies FOR ONSLAUGHT ON OPPOSITION VETERANS who compares that ANIMAL ARE BETTER THAN HUMANS
THE JT SECY FJP DECLARES SATBIR AS BABARSHER AND HONEST::: ONE HAS TO TAKE 100 BIRTHS TO BECOME SATBIR
Being a defence officer, l think there are always some ethics taught during the training, which l am sorry to say that you terribly lack those.
1. One should know that Maj. Gen Satbir Singh SM Chairman IESM , Advisor UFESEM ,(JM), Chief Patron FJP, should be respected at the top priority.
How dare you to blame an honest and dedicated General.Try to search your own soul first.It will tell you the truth.
D.K.Sidhu
Jt . sect. FJP.
HOW HONEST IS MAJ GEN SATBIRGen Satbir is raising Fauji Janta Party (fjp) wef 21/9/16 at jntr mntr. He is patron in chief & Col Malik is president.He plans to field 60 ESM candidates with 60 crores expdr? Badals have tasked Satbir & Navjot Sidhu to spoil AAP vote bank to help SAD/BJP win.Gen Satbir is facing following charges:
1. Two court cases for fund misappropriation & mismngt of IESM.2. Fir no 71/2016 dt 8/2/16 for fund misappropriation.3. On bail for this FIR.
*After eating nine hundred rats , the cat proceeded to Hajj*”. That’s what your so called Babbar Sher is doing.
*The reason for non responding to your procative messages in whats app*. Such messages does not suit a veterans wife with male vetrans,Kindly refrain from such issues.
are conveying to veterans community??
and handed him the cancellation ticket on 13 Juy 2015 at IESL office during UFESM meet.
My self was media advisor of the United UFESM then along with *Col Anil Kaul and COL Dinesh*.
Now I am free to write and criticize and expose opposing party in Punjab elections. This is all politics now
Your writing that *animals are better than human beings*, may having associated with one, your नज़रिया underwent a change.
* Social Media Network be kindly Operative by 15 Sep ie all the platforms should get functional.
* Our Youth Bde should also get ready to send Teams in Pb to spread FJP and its Aims and Objectives keeping in view the Pb Elections.
* Thanks a lot Ambala Team.Sub Multani Sahab to please Plan to actively assist in Pb Elections.
* Membership Drive at Top Speed.
* We should discuss and finalise the Focus Issues for Punjab.Some Suggestions:-
$ Drugs Free Pb
$ Education spread to attain Clarity of Knowledge in all Fields of human Activity to Empower Youth.
$ Creation of Jobs to make youth capable to Create Capacities.
$ Health Care down to Every one, village Upward.
$ To give special Status of PREFERRED CITIZEN to SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS to
$ Infrastructure Development.
$ Industrialisation at Top Speed.
$ Law and Order : SAFE AND SECURE PUNJAB.
$ R&D to enhance Productivity in all Fields.
$ Execute 73 and 74 Ammendments to the Constitution in letter and spirit to give Pb The True Democratic
Ethics Norms and Values both in the Villages and Cities.
$ To usher in the Best Practices in all walks Of Life.
$ Creation of the Development Model For Higher Growth to ALL SECTIONS OF SICIETY
QUESTION CRITICISE AND ANALYSE THE EXISTING ORDER.
$ Deliver what we Assure.NO FAKE ASSURANCES.
$ SKILL DEVP making Use of the all existing Resources.
$ Corruption Free Pb.
$ Creation of SABHYA SAMAJ (Meaning of Sabhya Samaj to be Mentioned).
We can think of more issues and finalise our focus issues fir Punjab Elections.
An Excellent Effort in organising first meeting of FJP.We need to arrange for sufficient means of
Funding the Party.
Once again GOD BLESS
FAUJI JANTA PARTY.
CAN HE COMPETE WITH CAPT AMARINDER::
HOW MANY CONSTITUENCIES OF PUJAB HE HAS VISITED ::THE SUPPORT FROM CIVIL POPULATION AND RECOGNITION.
What Maj Gen Satbir is writing as a message its copy paste of Capt Amarinder leaflet and more to come
There are 25 Points handed over to S. Manpreet Badal about ESM of Punjab Problems by Sanjha Morcha and all will be included in the Election manifesto of congress.
Major Gen satbor has nothing to contribute except divde the ESM votes so that the Ruling Punjab Govt wins .
It is alleged that he has received more than 60 crores to ensure candidates from FJP fight the elections and waste the votes.
Is he doing in the interest of Punjab or self potriat and agin fund collection sphere like APP.
His min motive and has been tasked by his rulers to ensure that Capt Amrinder Should not Get a Single ESM Vote and shold not come to power adn spoil the chances of APP. As the Akalis are afraid about the onslaught on them after the elections.
Its stange that Maj Gen Satbir Singh who became hero of OROP in his own style by deputing all supporters adn whoever asked the accountability of Donation at JM in crores ,today has handshake with govt with ruined Punjab Youth and all types of Mafias are prevailing in Punjab.