Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the Indian government plans to shift the border fencing closer to the International Border with Pakistan. This decision aims to alleviate the burdens faced by farmers who have been restricted from accessing their fields due to security measures. The barbed wire fencing, originally installed between 1988 and 1991, has left 21,300 acres of farmland beyond the reach of farmers, who must currently cross the fence under strict supervision of the Border Security Force (BSF). Mann revealed that surveys are being conducted in border districts such as Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar to determine how close the fence can be relocated. This initiative is expected to allow lakhs of acres of land to be cultivated more freely, enhancing farmers' access and reducing the constraints imposed by security checks. Additionally, Mann proposed a dedicated railway service connecting Sikh pilgrimage sites across three states, emphasizing the importance of improving travel for devotees. He also expressed support for the Women Reservation Bill, advocating for greater female participation in politics.