Chandigarh – The Punjab Cabinet meeting slated for 4:00 PM today has been called off following reports of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s deteriorating health.
Government officials confirmed that the scheduled meeting would not take place. Updates regarding the Chief Minister’s condition are still awaited.
The development comes at a time when Punjab is reeling under one of the worst flood crises in recent history. The Cabinet was expected to deliberate on key relief and rehabilitation measures, including financial assistance for affected families, restoration of damaged infrastructure, and strategies to strengthen embankments ahead of further rainfall warnings. With the postponement, many critical decisions may face delays, heightening concerns among flood-hit residents.
Bhagwant Mann, who has been actively visiting relief camps and flood-affected areas over the past weeks, has drawn praise for personally engaging with victims but also faced criticism from opposition parties for the government’s preparedness and handling of the crisis. His health setback has therefore sparked both worry for his well-being and uncertainty over the continuity of decision-making in this crucial period.
