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In Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s claim of foreign investment from Germany has started getting setbacks. It started with BMW. CM Mann had claimed that BMW is setting up a components plant in Punjab. This official information was given by quoting Bhagwant Mann.
When this claim made headlines, BMW Group in India rejected it outright. He issued a statement saying that the company has no such plans. After this the opponents also became attackers. Calling it a question mark on the credibility of the CM, he sought clarification from Bhagwant Mann.
The official information was given by the Chief Minister.
CM Bhagwant Mann had tweeted saying that he met his top official at the head office of the world famous car company BMW. He agreed to set up units related to car parts in Punjab on a large scale. At present they have only one plant in Chennai.
Bhagwant Mann made this claim by tweeting.
AAP gave clarification – invites you to come to Invest Punjab
When questions arose on the CM’s claim, the Aam Aadmi Party had to clarify. Party’s chief spokesperson Malvinder Kang said that there is a lot of process before any plant is set up. CM Mann’s conversation took place at the headquarters of BMW and not with the Indian unit. BMW’s delegation will come at the Punjab Invest Summit in February 2023. Where the whole plan will be laid in front of them. We are not just doing MoU but want to bring real investment in Punjab.
BMW India refuted CM Mann’s claim by issuing this statement.
CM Bhagwant Mann in Germany from 11 to 18 September
CM Bhagwant Mann is on a tour of Germany from 11 to 18 September. The government claims that the CM is doing this tour for industrial development in Punjab. During this time, investment and strategic partnership will be increased in car manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, modern farming technology and other key areas. He will meet representatives of many big companies and motivate them to invest in Punjab.