Punjab minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal addresses the abolition of the Department of Administrative Reforms, emphasizing the focus on Punjab's welfare. CM Bhagwant Mann clarifies the decision to merge departments for streamlined governance and addresses BJP's criticisms of poor administration.
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