Chandigarh, December 19 — Haryana’s Forest and Environment Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, strongly opposing the no-confidence motion brought by the Congress during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, said that moving a no-confidence motion against a government that has been functioning with a full majority for the last 14 months reflects the Congress’ political frustration and irresponsible conduct. He stated that in a democracy, the basis of a no-confidence motion is numerical strength, not political illusion.
The Forest Minister said that a no-confidence motion is considered appropriate when a government depends on a coalition or when there is doubt about its majority. However, when a government is functioning with a clear mandate and full majority, such a motion turns into nothing more than political theatrics. Referring to the political history of the Congress, he said that while the Congress came to power with a full majority in 2005, its seats declined to 40 in 2009, were reduced to just 15 in 2014, and for the third time in 2024, it managed to secure only 37 seats.
Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said that in Haryana, a government has been formed for the third consecutive time under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, which has received widespread support within just three months of its tenure. He emphasized that this government is based on public trust and democratic values.
Reacting sharply to the allegations of vote theft made by the Congress, he said that the public has completely rejected these claims. He pointed out that in the Badshahpur Assembly constituency, he won by a margin of more than 60,000 votes, whereas the Congress alleged theft of 70,000 votes there. Similarly, in Rewari, the Congress claimed theft of 35,000 votes, while the BJP candidate won by a margin of more than 30,000 votes. He added that the Congress made allegations of vote theft involving more than 5,000 votes across the state, but the people, placing their faith in the democratic process, rejected these arguments outright.
Highlighting farmers’ interests, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said that during the Congress’s 10-year rule, farmers were given a total compensation of ₹1,158 crore for crop damage, whereas the present government, showing sensitivity towards farmers, has provided crop damage compensation amounting to ₹4,771 crore. These figures clearly demonstrate that the current government believes not just in words, but in action.
He concluded by saying that the people of the state understand the politics of development, transparency, and accountability, and have repeatedly rejected the negative politics of the Congress.
