Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on March 24. Post Meeting PM Modi, Mann said, “We need the support of the Centre to maintain national security. Punjab's financial condition is in the doldrums. We have demanded Rs 50,000 crore package per year for 2 years to improve state's financial situation.” Mann took the oath of office and secrecy at Khatkar Kalan village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on March 16.