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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya calls for united action against drug abuse

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Chandigarh, June 26, 2025: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on Thursday reaffirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to combat drug abuse and safeguard the future of its youth.

In a statement, Governor Shri Dattatraya emphasized the need for a coordinated and holistic approach involving the government, civil society, educational institutions, and families to uproot the menace of drugs from Haryana.

Shri Dattatraya said that the International Day against Drug Abuse serves as a global reminder to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a drug-free society. “Drug abuse is not only a health crisis but a threat to our national progress and social harmony. We must act collectively to protect our children and communities,” he said.

The Governor lauded the efforts of the Haryana Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini in intensifying crackdowns on drug trafficking networks. Over the past year, several high-impact operations have led to significant seizures of narcotics and the arrest of key operatives.

He also commended the State’s efforts under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” (Drug-Free India Campaign), which is being implemented across the state of Haryana. The campaign has reached thousands of youth through awareness drives, school and college programs, street plays, and rehabilitation support initiatives.

Shri Dattatraya stressed the importance of rehabilitation and de-addiction services, calling for increased support for those battling addiction. He also urged community leaders, NGOs, and educational institutions to partner with government agencies in spreading awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth.

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PGIMER’s Prof. Baljinder Singh Wins Dynamic Molecule Award 2025 at Global Nuclear Medicine Meet in USA

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Chandigarh:

Prof. Baljinder Singh from the Department of Nuclear Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh has been honored with the prestigious Dynamic Molecule Award 2025 at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), held in New Orleans, USA, from 21–24 June 2025. The award was conferred by the Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine (IASNM) for his pioneering research paper titled “Potential of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT in the Evaluation of Minimal Residual Disease in Multiple Myeloma Patients Following Post-Induction Therapy – First Results.”

In addition, Prof. Baljinder was conferred the Special Honor Award by IASNM for his remarkable contributions to the advancement of Nuclear Medicine at both national and international levels.

Expressing happiness, Prof Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER stated, “This international recognition is a proud moment for PGIMER and a testament to the high-impact, translational research being undertaken at the institute. Prof. Baljinder’s work exemplifies how cutting-edge science can directly enhance patient care and diagnostic accuracy in complex diseases like multiple myeloma.”

This research represents a collaborative effort involving the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology & Hematology, and is part of the PhD work conducted by Harneet Kaur.  The study provides valuable insights by illustrating the advantages of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT over 18F-FDG PET/CT in several areas, including enhanced lesion detection, increased tracer uptake and image contrast, improved disease detection, more effective response assessment, and evaluation of minimal residual disease (MRD).

Furthermore, this research establishes a foundation for future work, and Professor Pankaj Malhotra is strongly supportive of incorporating 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT imaging along with the proposed response criteria into the existing diagnostic and response assessment standards outlined in the IMWG guidelines for disease evaluation.

Additionally, Harneet Kaur was previously recognized with the esteemed Alavi-Takalkar-Kumar award during the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine-India, as well as the young investigator travel award from the International Society of Multiple Myeloma at their meeting held in Brazil last year.

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सीएम धामी ने लोकतंत्र सेनानियों की मुद्दों के तत्परता से निस्तारण के लिए शासन स्तर पर नोडल अधिकारी नामित करने के निर्देश दिए

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सीएम धामी ने लोकतंत्र सेनानियों की मुद्दों के तत्परता से निस्तारण के लिए शासन स्तर पर नोडल अधिकारी नामित करने के निर्देश दिए। उन्होंने निर्देश दिए कि लोकतंत्र सेनानियों के कल्याण व हित में मानसून सत्र में अधिनियम लाने की तैयारी की जाए। मुख्यमंत्री ने लोकतंत्र सेनानी सम्मान निधि की प्रक्रिया सरल बनाने के निर्देश दिए है। उन्होंने अधिकारियों को लोकतंत्र सेनानियों की समस्याओं के शीघ्र निस्तारण के लिए कहा। सीएम ने संबंधित सचिव को लोकतंत्र सेनानियों को तत्काल प्रमाण पत्र उपलब्ध कराने के निर्देश दिए है।

सीएम धामी ने कहा कि हमारी सरकार ने लोकतंत्र सेनानियों को प्रतिमाह मिलने वाली सम्मान निधि को बढ़ाने का फैसला लिया था, जिसे आने वाले समय में और बढ़ाया जाएगा। हमारी सरकार लोकतंत्र सेनानियों की प्रत्येक समस्या के समाधान हेतु पूर्णतः प्रतिबद्ध है। हम राष्ट्र के प्रति आपके अतुलनीय योगदान को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने हेतु प्रतिवर्ष लोकतंत्र सेनानियों का सम्मान कार्यक्रम आयोजित करते रहेंगे।

मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने आपातकाल लगाए जाने के 50 वर्ष पूर्ण होने के अवसर पर आयोजित संविधान हत्या दिवस 2025 पर  मुख्यमंत्री आवास  में  लोकतंत्र सेनानियों व उनके परिवारजनों का स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन किया। मुख्यमंत्री श्री धामी ने आपातकाल में मीसा एवं डीआईआर बंदियों के साथ संवाद किया।  

समस्त लोकतंत्र सेनानियों को नमन करते हुए मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा कि जिन्होंने आपातकाल के अंधकारमय कालखण्ड में भारत के लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों की रक्षा हेतु अपना सर्वस्व अर्पण कर दिया, उन्हें सम्मानित करना अत्यंत गौरव का अवसर है। लोकतंत्र सेनानियों ने जेलों की काल कोठरियों में रहकर भी लोकतंत्र के दीप को बुझने नहीं दिया। यह लोकतंत्र प्रहरियों के तप, त्याग और अटूट संकल्प का ही परिणाम है, जिसके कारण भारत के प्रत्येक नागरिक के मन में लोकतंत्र के प्रति एकनिष्ठ आस्था विद्यमान है।

आपातकाल संविधान की आत्मा को कुचलने का प्रयास

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि भारतीय लोकतंत्र के इतिहास में 25 जून 1975 का दिन हमेशा एक काले अध्याय के रूप में याद किया जाएगा। 50 वर्ष पूर्व इसी दिन देश पर आपातकाल थोपा गया था और संविधान की आत्मा को कुचलने का प्रयास किया गया था। और यह सब एक व्यक्ति की हठधर्मिता और तानाशाही रवैए का परिणाम था।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि इलाहाबाद हाई कोर्ट ने तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी जी को चुनावी भ्रष्टाचार का दोषी ठहराते हुए उनकी लोकसभा सदस्यता को निरस्त कर दिया गया था। सत्ता छिन जाने के भय से 25 जून की रात को भारत जैसे महान लोकतांत्रिक देश में आपातकाल की घोषणा करवा दी गई। भारतीय संसद का गला घोंट दिया गया, प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता को बंधक बना लिया गया और न्यायपालिका की गरिमा तार-तार कर लाखों देशवासियों के मौलिक अधिकारों को रौंद दिया गया। आपातकाल के उन काले दिनों में सत्ता के नशे में चूर तत्कालीन सरकार ने सभी विपक्षी नेताओं, सैंकड़ों पत्रकारों सहित हर उस आवाज का निर्ममता से दमन किया जो लोकतंत्र की रक्षा के लिए उठ रही थी। अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता को कुचल कर पूरे देश को एक खुली जेल बना दिया गया था। मीसा और डीआईआर जैसे काले कानून को थोपकर हज़ारों लोकतंत्र समर्थकों को जेलों में ठूंस दिया गया।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि आपातकाल के दौरान लोकनायक जयप्रकाश नारायण, श्रद्धेय नानाजी देशमुख और श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जैसे महान नेताओं ने जेलों में रहते हुए भी लोकतंत्र के प्रति युवाओं में चेतना जाग्रत करने का कार्य किया। सत्ता के दमन का प्रतिकार करते हुए देशभर के विश्वविद्यालयों और कॉलेजों के छात्र-छात्राओं ने तानाशाही के विरुद्ध सड़कों पर उतरकर लोकतंत्र के पक्ष में जनजागरण प्रारंभ कर दिया। दिल्ली, बनारस, इलाहाबाद, पटना, जयपुर, पुणे, बेंगलुरु जैसे कई शहरों के अनेकों शैक्षणिक संस्थानों से शुरू हुआ विरोध धीरे-धीरे राष्ट्रव्यापी जनक्रांति में बदल गया। राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ, अखिल भारतीय विद्यार्थी परिषद सहित अनेकों सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक संगठनों ने भी अपनी पूरी शक्ति से लोकतंत्र को पुनर्जीवित करने के लिए आंदोलन चलाया। हजारों युवाओं ने जेल जाना स्वीकार किया, यातनाएँ सही, लेकिन अन्याय के आगे सिर नहीं झुकाया।
आपातकाल के काले अध्याय से आने वाली पीढ़ियों को अवगत कराना जरूरी

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि 1977 के उस आम चुनाव में देश की जनता ने पहली बार किसी गैर कांग्रेसी सरकार को चुनकर लोकतंत्र की नई सुबह का सूत्रपात किया। भारत की स्वतंत्रता की लड़ाई के बाद वो  दूसरी सबसे बड़ी जनक्रांति थी जिसने भारत को सत्ता के एकाधिकार से मुक्ति दिलाने का कार्य किया था। हमारे यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी स्वयं आपातकाल के समय भूमिगत रहकर लोकतंत्र की लड़ाई में अग्रणी भूमिका निभा रहे थे। यही कारण है कि उन्होंने लोकतंत्र सेनानियों के योगदान और आपातकाल के काले अध्याय से आने वाली पीढ़ियों को अवगत कराने हेतु 25 जून को “संविधान हत्या दिवस” के रूप में मनाने की शुरुआत की।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री जी के नेतृत्व में सत्ता को सेवा का माध्यम मानकर प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के कल्याण हेतु योजनाबद्ध तरीके से कार्य किया जा रहा है।  प्रधानमंत्री जी के नेतृत्व और मार्गदर्शन में हमारी सरकार लोकतंत्र सेनानियों के सम्मान हेतु पूर्ण रूप से संकल्पित होकर कार्य कर रही है। इसी क्रम में आज हमने आपातकाल के 50 वर्ष पूर्ण होने पर लोकतंत्र सेनानियों को सम्मानित करने का निर्णय लिया है। इसके साथ ही, आज प्रदेश भर में आपातकाल के विरुद्ध हुए इस महान आंदोलन के बारे में हमारी युवा पीढ़ी को जागरूक करने के उद्देश्य से विभिन्न प्रदर्शनियों को आयोजित किया जा रहा है।

उत्तराखंड जैसे छोटे से राज्य में लिए जा रहे निर्णय देशभर के लिए आदर्श बन रहे

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि उत्तराखंड जैसे छोटे से राज्य में लिए जा रहे निर्णय देशभर के लिए आदर्श बन रहे। हम हर क्षेत्र में अग्रणी राज्य बनने की दिशा में आगे बढ़ रहे हैं। राज्य में देश का सबसे सख्त नकल विरोधी कानून लाया गया है। एसडीजी रैंकिंग में हम प्रथम स्थान पर रहे है।

इस अवसर पर पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री भगत सिंह कोशियारी, सचिव श्री शैलेश बगौली, लोकतंत्र सेनानी श्री कृष्ण कुमार अग्रवाल, श्री प्रेम बड़ाकोटी तथा बड़ी संख्या में लोकतंत्र सेनानी और उनके परिजन मौजूद रहे।

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QUALITY CONTROL DRIVE: KHUDIAN ORDERS ACTION AGAINST UNDERPERFORMING DISTRICTS

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Chandigarh, June 25:

Cracking the whip on underperforming officials, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian has directed departmental action against districts lagging behind in the quality control drive, with weekly reviews to be conducted to ensure accountability and improvement.

S. Khudian, along with Administrative Secretary of Agriculture department Dr. Basant Garg, reviewed the ongoing projects, schemes and Kharif season operations.

While reviewing the quality control drive outcomes, the Agriculture Minister took strict note of the underperforming districts lagging behind the targets. He ordered the Director Agriculture to initiate departmental action against defaulting officials and ensure a weekly review of the sampling of agricultural inputs.

S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian categorically said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will not tolerate any compromise on quality control and officials found guilty of malpractice will face strict action. He emphasised that the State Government is committed to protecting farmers’ interests.

To uphold quality control, Dr. Basant Garg instructed the Director Agriculture to ensure regular sampling of agri-inputs in accordance with district targets, while emphasising the need for consistent monitoring to maintain quality standards by timely interventions and corrective actions.

Director Agriculture Mr. Jaswant Singh apprised the Agriculture Minister that out of 826 pesticide samples, 16 were found misbranded. Among 737 fertiliser samples, 11 were substandard, leading to 2 FIRs. Additionally, 2,113 seed samples were tested, with 49 failing quality standards. He informed that these samples have been taken from April 1, 2025 to till date and the appropriate action has already been initiated against the dealers and firms.

The Director further informed that the Agriculture department has formed five Flying Squad teams to safeguarding farmers’ interests by ensuring high-quality agricultural inputs to them. The meeting also reviewed the ongoing Kharif crop sowing operations in the state.

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Haryana Governor reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency: A blot on Indian democracy

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Chandigarh, June 25, 2025: On the occasion marking 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency in India on June 25, 1975, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, issued a poignant reflection on one of the most turbulent chapters in India’s democratic journey.

Recalling it as “the darkest day in the history of independent India,” Governor Shri Dattatraya underlined the widespread curtailment of civil liberties and democratic rights during the 21-month period of Emergency.

He emphasized that the move to suspend democracy was triggered by the political unrest following the Allahabad High Court’s verdict invalidating then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election due to electoral malpractice. The decision sparked nationwide protests and mass mobilizations led by stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan.

In his statement, Governor Shri Dattatraya highlighted the severe economic hardships and political repression of the time. “Over one lakh citizens were detained under preventive detention laws like MISA and DIR. The press was muzzled, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was banned, and voices of dissent – be it political leaders, journalists, or students – were silenced,” he noted.

Hon’ble Governor Shri Dattatraya, who was then an RSS Pracharak in the Nizamabad and Adilabad region (then Andhra Pradesh, now Telangana), recounted his personal experiences of resisting the Emergency. “To evade arrest, I changed my name to Dharmendra and went underground, donning western clothes. Along with other volunteers, I distributed underground bulletins to inform citizens and support families of detained leaders,” he recalled.

Despite efforts to remain anonymous, he was eventually arrested in Bellampally and jailed under MISA at Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad. There, he shared space with individuals from varied ideological backgrounds – from future Union Ministers to activists and even Naxalites. “There was a silent camaraderie among all of us imprisoned unjustly. Our unity came from our common commitment to restoring democracy,” he said.

One memory that continues to inspire him was the optimism sparked by the 1977 election results. “The announcement that Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi were trailing was a turning point. The air in the jail was electric with hope,” he recounted, as he remembered his fellow inmate Advocate Raja Bose’s rendition of ‘Savere Wali Gaadi Se Chale Jayenge,’ sung in joy.

The Emergency, he said, shaped his life profoundly. “I emerged from prison with a new perspective on politics, democracy, and public service. I learnt the importance of standing firm for constitutional values and of nurturing democratic institutions.”

Governor Shri Dattatraya urged the people of India, especially the youth, to stay vigilant and protect the democratic ethos of the nation. “Our democracy has withstood severe tests, thanks to the resilience of our people. Let us never forget the sacrifices made and ensure that such a chapter is never repeated,” he concluded.

He reiterated the importance of further strengthening all four pillars of democracy – the legislature, executive, judiciary, and the media – to ensure that India remains a vibrant, free, and fair society.

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Speaker and MLAs interact with more than 100 students of 35 colleges of Punjab

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Chandigarh:

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S.  Kultar Singh Sandhwan interacted with professors and more than 100 students of 35 colleges of Punjab.  The students asked him about the various functions of the Vidhan Sabha and duties of the Speaker.  Besides this, students also asked the speaker how they manage the political pressure during the session. The Speaker replied that he provide an equal opportunity to the opposition to speak in the House.

Speaker Sandhwan said that politics is a selfless service and we should serve our nation with complete honesty and dedication. The students asked him what more steps could be taken to keep the proceedings of the House more transparent. Responding to the student’s question, the Speaker said that if these three wings – Judiciary, Executive and Legislature do their work efficiently, more transparency can be brought into the proceedings of the House.

Highlighting further, Speaker Sandhwan said that to make the proceedings of the House more transparent, he has already implemented live telecast of the House since 2022 so that everyone can watch the proceedings and become aware of the proceedings of the House.  He urged the students to watch the proceedings of the House  and they must ask the concerned MLA regarding new laws they have promulgated for their welfare.

Students have also brought in the knowledge of the Speaker that the cost of getting higher education has become very expensive and what steps have been taken by the government pertaining to this, the Speaker asserted that education should be provided free of cost to the students.  He said that he will write a letter to the  Chief Minister, Punjab on this matter and request him  that necessary steps should be taken to provide higher education free of cost.  Sandhwan asked the students to adopt their mother tongue in full letter and spirit and also learn other languages along with it.

The students asked the Speaker that one has to pay lakhs of rupees to get a ticket of major political parties, responding to their question, the Speaker said that I was a Sarpanch of a village and the Aam Aadmi Party gave me a ticket without taking any amount.  He further said if you are serving the common people wholeheartedly,  then big political parties will approach  and offer you tickets to contest in the elections.

He stressed that Politics is a selfless service and we should connect with grass root level. We should also listen to the grievances of the people so that we can become aware of their issues and resolve them.

He asked the students to recite daily one Shabad of Gurbani. He further said that industries should be promoted further to make Punjab prosperous. He added that there is a need to convert agriculture into an agribusiness because the land of the Punjab is very fertile. It is very difficult to find such fertile land.

He further advised the students should keep their dreams high and only those who have high dreams get their dreams fulfilled and not to take stress in their life and live their life happily. During this interaction with the students, many important issues were discussed including One Nation One Election also.

On this occasion, students and professors presented a shawl, a heritage hand fan, and scenery to the Speaker.

 On this occasion, Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar MLA, Jeevan Jyot Kaur MLA, Fauja Singh Srari MLA, Vijay Singla MLA, Manwinder Singh Giaspura MLA, Gurdit Singh Sekhon MLA and Dr. Sukhjinder Rishi Director Youth Welfare of Panjab University, Dr. Tejinder Gill Assistant Director Youth Welfare of Panjab University , Professor Jagwinder Kaur, Professor Bhupinder Kaur, Professor Poonam Dwivedi, Professor Sarbjit Kaur, Professor Heena, Iqbal Preet Singh, Amit Sharma, Ajit Kumar were also present.

Chandigarh

DAIRY FARMING GETS BOOST: PUNJAB INSURES OVER 30K MILCH CATTLE

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Chandigarh, June 25:

In a major boost to dairy farming sector in the state, the Punjab Dairy Development department has achieved a significant milestone by insuring 30,598 milch cattle across the state in just one year to provide crucial financial security to dairy farmers and safeguarding their livelihoods, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab.

While reviewing the ongoing projects of the department here at his office, on Wednesday, S. Khudian further shared that the National Livestock Mission’s Risk Management and Livestock Insurance Scheme offers premium rates of Rs 1,120 for general farmers and Rs 672 for SC/ST farmers annually, with a maximum claim limit of Rs 70,000 per cattle. To date, Rs 7.39 crore has been disbursed to 1,056 farmers for providing crucial financial support to affected dairy farmers.

Reiterating the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to dairy farmers’ welfare, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian directed the officials to proactively educate youth about dairy farming and inform them about departmental schemes to ensuring maximum benefits reach the grassroots level.

Principal Secretary Animal Husbandry Mr. Rahul Bhandari apprised the cabinet minister that Rs. 3 crore has been disbursed to 204 dairy farmers in FY 2024-25 for establishing dairy units with 2-20 animals. Additionally, 9,150 unemployed youth have been imparted with dairy training to make them self-employed. He further shared that 47 state and district-level seminars and camps were conducted to educate livestock farmers on insurance scheme’s benefits, claim procedures and livestock health management, thereby boosting participation and trust.

Director Dairy Development Kuldeep Singh and other senior officials of the department were also present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Health Minister Arti Singh Rao holds public hearing, directs swift action on grievances

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Chandigarh, June 25 – Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao met with citizens at her official residence in Chandigarh, where she  listened to the concerns and grievances raised by the public regarding health services and other issues.

During the interaction, the Minister assured the people that their problems would be addressed on priority and instructed the concerned departmental officers to take immediate and effective action. She emphasized the importance of responsiveness and accountability in the health system, directing officials to resolve each issue within the defined time frame.

Arti Singh Rao reiterated the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and ensuring that citizens receive timely, transparent, and quality services. “The government is committed to ensuring that healthcare services reach every corner of Haryana. No grievance should go unheard or unresolved. Our aim is to deliver prompt, transparent, and efficient services to every citizen,” the Minister added.

Chandigarh

Health Minister Arti Singh Rao offers condolences on demise of Captain Abhimanyu’s mother

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Chandigarh, June 26 – Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao today visited the residence of senior BJP leader and former Cabinet Minister Captain Abhimanyu in Rohtak to offer her condolences on the demise of his mother, Late Smt. Parmeshwari Devi.

Expressing deep sorrow over the loss, the Minister paid floral tribute to the departed soul and shared the grief of the bereaved family. She offered prayers for eternal peace to the departed and strength to the family members to bear this irreparable loss.

In her message, Arti Singh Rao said, “May the Almighty grant peace to the noble soul and give the bereaved family the strength and courage to endure this profound grief.”

Late Smt. Parmeshwari Devi was held in high regard for her simplicity and family values, and her passing has left a deep void among those who knew her, the Minister added. 

Chandigarh, Haryana

Undermining the core values of the Constitution is in Congress’s DNA – Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, June 25– Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while launching a scathing  attack on the opposition, saying that Undermining the core values of the Constitution is in the DNA of the Congress, even though they pretend to be its protectors. Even today, they attempt to disrespect the Constitution by giving statements such as restoring Article 370 if they come to power, he said.

The Chief Minister said that unlike Congress, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the country has been governed in accordance with the Constitution for the past 11 years since 2014, and people have witnessed a truly independent India.

The Chief Minister was addressing the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, program held  in Karnal on Wednesday, marking the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency– a dark chapter in Indian democracy.

Atrocities were committed on the public to fulfill political motives

The Chief Minister said that June 25 reminds us of how, at midnight, the government imposed Emergency, and innocent citizens were arrested and tortured. The brutality still sends chills down our spines. The decision was made purely to fulfill the political will of those in power, driven by arrogance, thinking “only I matter, no one else.” It was a deliberate conspiracy where the sacred Constitution was crushed for personal gain. Not once during the Emergency was the Constitution or democracy remembered. Writers and leaders who dared to raise their voices were jailed to prevent dissent, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. 

He added that when India gained independence, there were 562 princely states, and the responsibility of unifying them was given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who succeeded in doing so. However, only one princely state was entrusted to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and the consequences are well known to all, said the Chief Minister. 

Those claiming to defend the Constitution never truly respected it

The Chief Minister said that Congress never respected the Constitution. Their “Yuvraj” (referring to Rahul Gandhi) once stood in Parliament, the temple of democracy and tore up a bill, insulting the Constitution. The generations of those who now talk of defending the Constitution never respected it. Due to Congress’s flawed policies, people suffered greatly, and today, the public has decisively rejected them, he said.

Prime Minister fulfilled Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s dream of One Nation, One Constitution, One Flag

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that back then, the government implemented a permit system to enter Jammu and Kashmir. Their intention was clearly to separate the region from the rest of the country. But Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee opposed this permit system, declaring that there would be no two heads of state, no two flags in India. He launched a movement and entered Jammu and Kashmir without a permit, for which he sacrificed his life. The Chief Minister further shared that only then was the permit system abolished. Still, for many years, two constitutions, two heads, and two flags continued. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi abolished Article 370 and fulfilled Dr. Mookerjee’s dream of one Constitution, one head of state, and one national flag, he said.

Prime Minister is committed to building the India of freedom fighters’ dreams by 2047

The Chief Minister said that after independence, India did not progress at the speed it should have. A clear contrast can be seen between the 55 years of Congress rule and the 11 years of development under Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. But Congress refuses to acknowledge this difference and continues to wave around the Constitution for political drama, he said.

The Chief Minister said that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, India has transformed and is moving ahead rapidly. The country is now aligning with the dreams of the great freedom fighters. The Prime Minister has taken a pledge that by the time India celebrates 100 years of independence in 2047, it will be a developed nation. Achieving this vision will require the contribution of every citizen, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Democracy is not just about winning elections; it is a way of life, a value system

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that democracy is not limited to winning elections or forming governments, it is a way of life and a value system. He urged elders to inform young generations about the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975. He said that since 2014, we have had the opportunity to celebrate the birth anniversaries of our national heroes, allowing us to remember their sacrifices for the nation and humanity and to pass these stories on to the coming generations.

The Chief Minister said that today’s event is not just about reflecting on the past, it is an opportunity to prepare for the future. We must build a future where democracy thrives, the flame of freedom continues to burn, and India remains a strong and vibrant democracy on the global stage, he said.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also visited the exhibition organized by the Department of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture and planted a sapling in the Kalpana Chawla Medical College campus.

MLA Sh. Yogender Rana, Sh. Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi, Karnal Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta, Sardar Tarlochan Singh, and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.