New Laws and Problems in Punjab

May 13, 2026, 05:47
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The government of Punjab has problems with religious leaders and the central government in Delhi.

Main Body

The government made a new law about holy books. They say old laws did not work because few people went to jail. But religious leaders are angry. They do not like the new digital list of books. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the law will not change. Chief Minister Mann also went to Delhi. He wants to talk to the central government. He wants better roads and a new law about seeds for farmers. The two governments do not like each other, but they need to work together. Mann says his government is better than other parties. He says his schools are very good. He says he helps the people of Punjab more than the other leaders do.

Conclusion

Punjab has a big fight with religious leaders and a difficult relationship with the government in Delhi.

Learning

⚡ The 'Compare' Trick

In the text, the author compares things using the word better. This is a key step for A2 learners to describe their world.

How it works: When we want to say something has more quality than something else, we don't say "more good." We say better.

From the text:

  • "his government is better than other parties"

Easy patterns to copy:

  • My English is →\rightarrow better than yesterday.
  • This book is →\rightarrow better than that movie.
  • City A is →\rightarrow better than City B.

🛠️ Action Words: Present Simple

Notice how the text talks about facts and habits. It uses simple words that do not change much.

  • Say →\rightarrow "They say old laws did not work."
  • Want →\rightarrow "He wants to talk."
  • Need →\rightarrow "They need to work together."

Rule of thumb: Use these words for things that are true right now or happen all the time.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
a group of people who make rules for a country
Example:The government announced a new policy.
law (n.)
a rule that people must follow
Example:The new law will be enforced next month.
religious (adj.)
connected with religion
Example:He gave a religious speech.
Delhi (n.)
the capital city of India
Example:She lives in Delhi.
Minister (n.)
a person who leads a department in government
Example:The Minister announced a new policy.
seeds (n.)
small parts of a plant that grow into a new plant
Example:Farmers plant seeds in the spring.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers need good tools.
roads (n.)
paths for cars and people
Example:We need to fix the roads.
schools (n.)
places where children learn
Example:The schools are open.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People enjoy the festival.
fight (n.)
a conflict between people
Example:There was a fight over the land.
relationship (n.)
a connection between people
Example:Their relationship is strong.
central (adj.)
in the middle; most important
Example:The central office is in the city.
new (adj.)
not old; recently made
Example:She bought a new car.