Chandigarh, September 13: Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday would be observed as “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”. He said that if one looks at the life of Prime Minister Modi, it becomes evident that his entire life has been dedicated to serving the people.
Sh. Vij was addressing people and party workers this evening at Farooka Khalsa School, Ambala Cantonment, regarding the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will be organised from September 17 to October 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of his dedicated public service.
He said that Prime Minister Modi has introduced numerous schemes for the welfare of the people, including the Ayushman Bharat card, Ujjwala Yojana, annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 to farmers, and several other initiatives. “This is why the programme has been named ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’. The kind of service Prime Minister Modi has rendered during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, and the achievements of his life, cannot be adequately described through any single speech,” he said.
*“India’s stature has risen across the world under Prime Minister Modi”: Anil Vij*
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that the BRICS Summit is being hosted in India, and people from major countries are standing alongside India’s Prime Minister, which is a matter of pride for the country. He said that the respect Indians command abroad today is largely due to Prime Minister Modi. “He has enhanced India’s prestige across the world,”Vij said. Sharing his own experience of travelling abroad, he said that the respect Indians receive across the world today was not seen in the past. He attributed this change to Prime Minister Modi and said that the Prime Minister has helped Indians attain a more dignified position globally.
*“Under Modi’s leadership, India gave a befitting response to terrorism”: Anil Vij*
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that during Operation Sindoor last year, India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave a befitting response to Pakistan without seeking assistance from any other country. He alleged that due to the “mistakes” of previous governments, India lost territory in Jammu and Kashmir. He referred to Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in this context and said that the entire region could otherwise have been part of India.
Sh. Vij said there was a major difference between the previous governments and the present government in dealing with terrorism. “Earlier, terrorists would enter the country from across the border, kill innocent people and leave, while we were limited to paying tributes. But now, if such an act takes place, we enter their territory and strike them,” he said. He added that India is now recognised across the world as a country that is capable of taking action against forces threatening its national security and sovereignty.
*“We have fulfilled every responsibility by putting our lives on the line; politics for us is not a business opportunity, but an opportunity to serve”: Anil Vij*
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that the history of Ambala Cantonment has been that whenever a responsibility has been entrusted to its people, they have fulfilled it with complete dedication and commitment. “This is our history. The people of this district have elected me as their MLA seven times based on my work and performance,” he said. Referring to the recent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, Vij said that among the four Assembly constituencies in the district, the BJP emerged victorious only in Ambala Cantonment, which, he said, was due to the hard work and strength of party workers. He said, “Whatever we have been able to accomplish has been possible because of the strength of our workers.” Sh.Vij said that he has been associated with the BJP organisation since his childhood, since 1970, and that one principle had always been instilled in him: “Politics is not an opportunity for business; politics is an opportunity to serve.”
*“Our party and government are dedicated to public service”: Anil Vij*
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that the programme has been named Seva Sankalp because the party and government are committed to serving the people. He said that all schemes and initiatives undertaken by the government have consistently been aimed at public welfare. He said that during the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the lighting of diyas would be undertaken as a collective activity. He urged party workers to ensure that a diya is lit at the home of every beneficiary. Vij directed the BJP Mandal Presidents, Mandal in-charges and other workers to ensure that every beneficiary’s home is covered under the diya-lighting initiative.
*Anil Vij briefs workers on various initiatives under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan*
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that several initiatives have been planned as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which party workers would undertake collectively. He said that on September 17, a “blessing diya” would be lit and every household should be covered. “Ambala should appear as if the entire city is celebrating Diwali,” he said. He added that diyas could also be lit at places where development works and major projects have been completed in Ambala Cantonment. He said that the list of development works undertaken is extensive and there are numerous locations where such initiatives can be carried out.
During his address, Energy Minister Anil Vij also urged workers and the public to participate enthusiastically in various other initiatives under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, including Mere Sapno Ka Bharat Chitra Seva, Namo Seva–Ankahi Kahaniyan, Aangan Milan Seva, Seva Ki Kahani, Vadnagar–Varanasi Seva Yatra, Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra–Sankalp of Viksit Bharat, Seva Mera Yogdan, Seva Setu Abhiyan, Seva Ke Rang–Rashtra Ke Sang, Seva First Innovation Challenge and Sushasan Seva Diwas.
He called for these initiatives to be undertaken with maximum public participation and collective involvement.
On the occasion, BJP leaders Deepak Sharma, Rajesh Bataura, Sanjeev Soni, Municipal Council President Swarn Kaur, Vice-President Lalita Prasad, Rajiv Dimple, Surendra Bindra, Kiranpal Chauhan, Balwinder Shahpur, Ajay Baweja, Madan Lal Sharma, Tarvinder Singh, Jasbir Jassi, Vijender Chauhan, B.S. Bindra, Sudarshan Singh Sehgal, Ravi Budhiraja, Harsh Bindra, Vikas Bahgal, Ravi Sehgal and others were present.
