BJP SET TO FORM NEXT GOVERNMENT IN PUNJAB, CONGRESS AND AAP HAVE FAILED THE PEOPLE, BHAGWANT MANN HAS KEPT DISTANCE FROM DHURI FOR FIVE YEARS: CM NAYAB SINGH SAINI
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Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a press conference following the Cabinet meeting held in Chandigarh on Tuesday, said that all seven agenda items placed before the Cabinet had been approved. Extending his best wishes to mediapersons on the upcoming festivals, he said that the State Government is continuously accelerating welfare and development initiatives.
The Chief Minister announced that a special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha would be convened on November 26, on the occasion of Constitution Day, as part of the Constitution Fortnight celebrations. Various aspects of the Constitution will be discussed during the special session.
Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, and Additional Director Capt. Manish Lohan were also present on the occasion.
Poor, Youth, Women and Farmers Being Empowered Under Modi Government’s Leadership
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, development works across the country and Haryana are progressing at three times the earlier pace. Before 2014, he said, there were only announcements and promises, while corruption prevented funds meant for development from reaching the intended beneficiaries. The present government has effectively curbed corruption and ensured that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries directly. Today, financial assistance under various schemes is being transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring that people receive the intended benefits.
He said that the Haryana Government has provided government jobs to youth through a transparent recruitment process, following the principle of Bina Parchi, Bina Kharchi. Earlier, young people had to rely on money and recommendations to secure jobs, but the BJP Government has transformed this system by giving priority to merit.
The government has also encouraged sportspersons, as a result of which Haryana’s athletes continue to bring laurels to the state and the nation. The coverage of the Ayushman scheme has also been expanded, while approximately 1.60 lakh houses have been constructed and provided to needy families across the state. The government’s objective is to empower every section of society, including women, farmers, youth and the poor.
Rs. 86.95 Crore in Grants Provided to 629 Gaushalas
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government is continuously taking significant steps towards the development of gaushalas and the protection of cattle. Financial assistance is being provided to gaushalas for fodder arrangements and the construction of sheds to ensure better maintenance and care of cattle.
In this direction, the State Government provided grants amounting to Rs. 86.95 crore to 629 gaushalas across Haryana the previous day. The funds will be utilised for the maintenance of gaushalas, fodder arrangements, shed construction and other essential works.
He said that the government remains committed to cattle protection and is making sustained efforts to provide gaushalas with the necessary resources.
Chief Minister Predicts BJP Government in Punjab, Targets Congress and Aam Aadmi Party
Responding to questions concerning Punjab politics, the Chief Minister launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting that the time had come for a BJP-led government in Punjab.
He alleged that both Congress and AAP had made tall promises to the people but failed to fulfil them. While Congress had promised employment in every household, AAP had pledged to provide jobs to 25 lakh people. He said that five years had now passed and AAP must explain to the youth of Punjab how many people had actually been provided employment.
The Chief Minister said that AAP leaders were currently busy cutting ribbons and gathering crowds at events in Punjab, while the people were demanding accountability for their promises and performance. He reiterated his claim that a BJP-led government would be formed in Punjab.
Targeting AAP over its promises to farmers and women, the Chief Minister alleged that the party had exploited farmers and disappointed women by failing to fulfil its promise of financial assistance. He questioned what AAP had actually done for farmers and women after coming to power, despite making extensive promises before forming governments in Delhi and Punjab.
Responding to a question regarding attempts to prevent him from attending political programmes in Punjab and alleged threats to event organisers, the Chief Minister said that efforts were being made to stop the Haryana Chief Minister from entering Punjab and that pressure was being exerted on those organising such programmes. He alleged that these developments reflected a disturbing aspect of the functioning of the Punjab Government.
*Haryana Performing Better in Stubble Management; Farmers Benefitting from Financial Incentives and Modern Equipment*
Responding to a question on incidents of stubble burning, the Chief Minister said that numerous cases had been reported in Punjab, while Haryana had recorded a decline in such incidents.
He said that the Haryana Government is providing an incentive of Rs. 1,200 per acre to farmers for stubble management. In addition, agricultural equipment has been provided to more than 1.5 lakh farmers, enabling them to manage crop residue effectively and move towards converting it into a source of income.
The Chief Minister said that earlier, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal used to raise questions about smoke originating from Punjab. However, now that AAP is in power in Punjab, he should explain what concrete measures the government has taken for stubble management.
He said that the Haryana Government is not only encouraging farmers to refrain from burning stubble but is also promoting better utilisation of crop residue through modern technology and financial assistance.
Responding to a question regarding contesting elections from Dhuri, the Assembly constituency of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini took a dig at him, saying that Bhagwant Mann himself had maintained a distance from Dhuri for the past five years.
Chief Minister Urges Citizens to Embrace PM’s Vocal for Local Call, Prioritise Swadeshi Products: Referring to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s call for Vocal for Local, the Chief Minister urged every citizen to give preference to indigenous products in their daily lives, particularly during festivals.
He appealed to people to light earthen lamps during Diwali and purchase goods from local artisans and shopkeepers. This, he said, would ensure that money remains within the country while generating employment opportunities and strengthening the economic position of local communities, small traders and artisans.
The Chief Minister said that the participation of every citizen is essential to realise Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Adopting indigenous products is not merely about making purchases but also serves as a means of strengthening the national economy and creating employment opportunities at the local level.
