Chandigarh, December 22 — The Haryana Vidhan Sabha today passed the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025, a major reform initiative aimed at reducing the compliance burden on smaller establishments while promoting economic growth and ensuring continued protection of workers.

The Amendment Act increases the threshold for applicability of registration and other regulatory provisions from establishments employing zero workers to those employing 20 or more workers. Establishments with less than 20 employees will no longer be required to obtain a registration certificate under the Act and will only need to provide an intimation of their business. This step is intended to ease regulatory pressure on small businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, promote job creation, and eliminate fear of non-compliance.

The Act also provides greater operational flexibility by increasing the permissible daily working hours from the existing nine hours to ten hours, inclusive of rest intervals, subject to a maximum of forty-eight hours in any week. This measure will help establishments manage peak demand, emergencies, and staff shortages without disruption, while maintaining safeguards on weekly working hours.

To address exceptional work pressure and enhance workers’ earning opportunities, the overtime limit within a quarter has been increased from 50 hours to 156 hours. This change will formalize overtime practices by ensuring that additional working hours are properly recorded and compensated, thereby helping to prevent exploitation of workers. Overtime work, however, will remain voluntary and not mandatory for employees.

In order to promote greater formalization in the job market, the Amendment Act makes the issuance of appointment letters and identity cards mandatory. This provision will create verified employment records, support skill mapping, improve welfare delivery, increase transparency, enhance employee retention, and contribute to ease of living for workers.

The Act further decriminalizes certain contraventions by removing the provision of imprisonment and retaining only monetary penalties. The maximum fine has been increased up to Rs 25000 to ensure effective enforcement without diluting the spirit of the law. This reform seeks to maintain a harmonious balance between the rights of workers and the interests of establishments.

The Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025 reflects the Haryana Government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, strengthening worker welfare, and driving sustainable economic growth through balanced and progressive reforms.

Chandigarh, December 22 –Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that during the Winter Session of Haryana Assembly, which commenced on December 18, about 23 hours of positive discussion took place across four sittings. The Chief Minister thanked the Speaker of the Assembly Sh. Harvinder Singh Kalyan, members of both the Treasury Benches and the Opposition who participated in the discussions, as well as the officers, employees and journalists, for the smooth conduct of the session.

Interacting with mediapersons on the concluding day of the Winter Session, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Congress’ attitude was indifferent towards the 2.80 crore people of the state. Bringing a no-confidence motion against a government formed with a clear majority and the mandate of the people is unfortunate. He further said that the Congress neither participated in the discussion on the proposal for electoral reforms nor did it debate constructively, and walking out of the House amounts to casting aspersions on constitutional institutions.

He said that the government also passed a condemnation motion in the Assembly against the Congress’ negative conduct. Their walkout from the House proves how serious the Congress party is about issues of public interest. He urged the people to recognise their falsehoods, adding that the Congress knew that if it remained in the House, its lies would be exposed. The government responded positively to every issue raised in the House, he added.
The Chief Minister said that 16 Bills were passed during this session. With the implementation of the Jan Vishwas Bill, unnecessary litigation will be reduced, the compliance burden on citizens and businesses will ease, and investor confidence will be further strengthened in line with the principle of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.” Through this Bill, 164 minor provisions under 42 State Acts have been decriminalised. These relate to departments like Urban Local Bodies, Revenue, Health, Agriculture, Fire Services, Town and Country Planning, Excise, among others.

He said that during the Winter Session, a Calling Attention Motion regarding the shortage of trained teachers and instructors was discussed. He clarified that through various efforts, the shortage has been addressed. Out of 2,784 sanctioned posts of vocational teachers, 2,052 have been filled.

He further stated that on the final day of the session, electoral reform processes were also discussed. This is an essential constitutional safeguard to ensure the purity of Indian democracy and national security. Its primary objective is to make the electoral rolls error-free by removing deceased voters and duplicate entries and by adding eligible new voters. This is a constitutional responsibility of the Election Commission under Article 324, which is vital for maintaining electoral fairness and preventing “vote theft.”

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the nation is witnessing the completion of 150 years of “Vande Mataram.” The 150-year journey of Vande Mataram reflects the soul of the nation, its cultural consciousness, and the ascetic journey of our freedom struggle. Over the coming year, programmes will be organised to spread awareness about Vande Mataram.

The Chief Minister said under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, more than 1.5 lakh people have been provided houses and handed over keys, while 4,000 beneficiaries have been allotted 100-square-yard plots. Additionally, providing health benefits of up to Rs. 5 lakh to poor families under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme reflects Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering the poor.

On this occasion, BJP State President Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik, Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. Parth Gupta, Media Advisor Sh. Rajiv Jaitley and Media Secretary Sh. Praveen Attrey were also present.

BACK IN MESOZOIC (DINOSAUR) ERA: QUIPS CM

Dhuri, December 21:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that while state government is making strenuous efforts to prepare Punjabi youth for futuristic needs by making them Doctor and Engineers, Akali Dal is bent upon dragging them back to Mesozoic (Dinosaur) Era in the state.

Interacting with the media persons here today, the Chief Minister said that the AAP government is trying to make Punjab’s youth doctors and engineers, so that they can excel in lives. However, he said that the Akali Dal, who had ruined the youth by introducing drugs in the state, wants to take the state back to the dinosaur era. In a humorous tone, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the’ “dinosaur” of Akalis is actually just a plastic toy filled with air which will be deflated soon by the people.

The Chief Minister said that the participation of 23.3 lakh parents in recent mega teacher-parent meetings in government schools is a very good sign, reflecting a bright future for Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this was a paradigm shift as such PTMs were a regular practice earlier in private schools but were missing in government schools. He said that this is one of the best practices of education being adopted here for the well being of the students.

On being asked about the Nagar Kirtan protest issue in New Zealand, the Chief Minister said that the Government of India should take up this matter with the New Zealand government. He added that New Zealand is an educated country and that the issue of migration has become a global concern. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated the firm commitment of state government to safeguard interest of Punjab and Punjabis.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister held a meeting with panchayats in Dhuri Assembly constituency and reviewed the progress of development projects. Addressing the elected representatives, he said that they should understand the issues of villages and the people, and make every effort to resolve them. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasised that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) should be utilized to the fullest so that the needy get employment and development works are completed efficiently.

The Chief Minister urged the Sarpanchs that development works must be carried out on a priority basis and there should be no complaints. He exhorted  sarpanches, panchayats, and the newly elected members of the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad to rise above party lines and focus on development. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the Punjab government’s main objective is to provide every village with facilities at par with the cities.

The Chief Minister said that completion of community centers should be prioritized so that common people can get maximum benefit. He stressed that there must be full coordination among officials for development work and assured that there would be no shortage of funds for panchayats. Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that every village would be connected through a mini-bus service, and bus permits would be issued to youths.

Earlier, the Chief Minister congratulated the newly elected members of Zila Parishads and Block Committees and urged them to work for solving people’s problems. He informed that their oath-taking ceremony will be held in the first week of January, followed by training sessions at MGSIPA (Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration) about their duties and responsibilities. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed satisfaction that development works are progressing rapidly which is a positive sign as for the first time, development works are actively underway in every village.

Chandigarh, 21 December 2025:

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that the entire Sikh community respect the Sahibzadas and given them the title ‘Babas’ because the Sahibzadas of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji had made great sacrifices at childhood age.

However, the unique martyrdom of the Sahibzadas are not limited to one country, one community and one ideology. Speaker Sandhwan respects the sentiments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to observe the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas at the national level.

But, naming the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas as Veer Bal Diwas is not aligned with traditions of Sikhism.We hope that the Prime Minister will take an appropriate decision with regard to naming the martyrdom day of Sahibzadas, keeping in mind the sentimens of Sikh community.  In this way, the unparalleled story of martyrdom of Sahibzadas will reach in the minds of our children as well as respect for the sentiments of the nation will also be maintained, he added.

मोहाली, 21 दिसंबर,2025

फ्रेंड्स स्पोर्ट्स और सोशल वेलफेयर सोसाइटी द्वारा रेज़िडेंट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन के सहयोग से सोसाइटी के अध्यक्ष अमरजीत सिंह के नेतृत्व में 7वां खेल मेला आयोजित किया गया। इस अवसर पर मोहाली के विधायक कुलवंत सिंह ने मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में शिरकत की और खिलाड़ियों का उत्साहवर्धन किया।

पत्रकारों से बातचीत करते हुए विधायक कुलवंत सिंह ने कहा कि सबसे पहले वे सोसाइटी के अध्यक्ष अमरजीत सिंह, बलिंदर सिंह सहित पूरी टीम का दिल से धन्यवाद और बधाई देते हैं, जिन्होंने पिछले 11 वर्षों से लगातार खेल मेले का आयोजन किया है। यह खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक बड़ा प्रयास है, क्योंकि इससे बच्चों को खेल मैदानों की ओर आकर्षित करने के लिए अनुकूल वातावरण तैयार किया जा रहा है और युवाओं को खेलों से मजबूती से जोड़ा जा रहा है।

उन्होंने कहा कि सोसाइटी की टीम जहां खिलाड़ियों को आवश्यक खेल सामग्री उपलब्ध करवा रही है, वहीं सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियों के साथ-साथ समाजसेवी कार्यों को भी लगातार जारी रखे हुए है।

विधायक कुलवंत सिंह ने स्वर्गीय अमरीक सिंह तहसीलदार को याद करते हुए कहा कि भले ही वे आज हमारे बीच नहीं हैं, लेकिन ऐसा प्रतीत होता है कि वे हमारे आसपास ही मौजूद हैं, क्योंकि उन्होंने जिस लोक सेवा की परंपरा की शुरुआत की थी, उसे उनके बच्चों ने बखूबी संभाल कर रखा है। स्वर्गीय अमरीक सिंह तहसीलदार वर्ष 1995 में काउंसलर बने थे और अपने शुरुआती दिनों में मैंने उन्हीं से काम सीखा। वे शाम के समय हाथ में कॉपी लेकर अपने वार्ड का दौरा करते, समस्याओं को नोट करते और उनका तुरंत समाधान करवाते थे। हर गली-मोहल्ले पर नजर रखते थे कि कहीं सड़क खराब है या स्ट्रीट लाइट/बल्ब खराब है, तो उसे तुरंत ठीक करवाते थे।

विधायक ने कहा कि उन्होंने गांवों में ऐसे कई खेल मेले देखे हैं और लगभग रोजाना किसी न किसी खेल मेले में शामिल भी होते हैं, लेकिन शहर में, विशेषकर मोहाली जैसे शहर में खेल मेला आयोजित करना अपने आप में एक अनूठा प्रयास है। इस पहल के लिए अमरजीत सिंह, बलिंदर सिंह और पूरी टीम बधाई की पात्र है। उन्होंने अपील की कि अन्य सेक्टरों और फेज़ों में भी ऐसे खेल मेलों का आयोजन किया जाए, ताकि युवाओं को खेलों से जोड़ा जा सके।

इस अवसर पर सोसाइटी अध्यक्ष अमरजीत सिंह के अलावा बलिंदर सिंह, डॉ. कुलदीप सिंह, जगजीत सिंह (गोबिंदगढ़), हरपाल सिंह चन्ना, गुरप्रीत सिंह कुरड़ा और धर्मप्रीत सिंह पंच भी उपस्थित थे।

Mumbai / New Delhi / 21st, December.

The General Secretary of All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja said that in the name of so-called reforms, the Modi government has destroyed the very soul of MNREGA, the world’s largest employment guarantee scheme. This amounts to snatching the right to work from the poor and is a direct attack on Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Gram Swaraj. Addressing a press conference on Sunday at the Regional Congress Office in Mumbai, Kumari Selja said the MNREGA is not merely a scheme, but has been the economic lifeline of crores of rural families. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, this scheme provided support to rural India. However, since 2014, the Central Government has systematically weakened MNREGA through continuous budget cuts, delays in wage payments, cancellation of job cards, and Aadhaar-based conditionalities, as a result of which workers are now able to get barely 50–55 days of work in a year. 

Kumari Selja said the new framework is dismantling the constitutional character of MNREGA and converting it into a centrally controlled, conditional scheme. Earlier, it was a legal right of workers; now it is being made dependent on administrative discretion. This also constitutes a serious attack on the federal structure, as the Centre retains control while imposing an additional financial burden on the states. Kumari Selja alleged that by taking away the powers of Gram Sabhas and Panchayats, the system is being placed under excessive centralized digital control, which will ignore local needs and the real demands of the poor. Ending the demand-driven nature of MNREGA and replacing it with a budget-capped system is akin to abolishing the right to rural employment. She said this is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals and an open conspiracy against the rural poor. 

The MP said until now MNREGA was a guarantee based on rights derived from Article 21 of the Constitution. MNREGA was earlier fully funded by the Central Government, but now the Modi government wants to shift a burden of around ₹50,000 crore or more onto the states, potentially forcing them to bear nearly 40 percent of the expenditure. The Congress Party will oppose this anti-people, anti-worker, and anti-federal decision on every platform-from the streets to Parliament.

:-It is Sonia Gandhi’s vision that guaranteed work to the labouring class:-Kumari Selja

The MP Kumari Selja said that a historic scheme like MNREGA gives the country’s labourers and poor the right to live with dignity. She said the passage of MNREGA in Parliament was driven by Sonia Gandhi’s far-sighted vision, while Dr. Manmohan Singh’s government implemented it effectively and ensured that it reached every household. Selja said the MNREGA did not give alms to the poor, but a legal right to work, and became the most successful employment guarantee scheme for rural India. Selja said the poverty cannot be eliminated merely by transferring money into bank accounts. Today, the BJP government is weakening MNREGA and snatching the livelihoods of the poor, which is outright injustice and an anti-worker policy.

Chandigarh, December 21:

With a view to ensure the increase in forest cover in the State as well as leaving a clean and green environment for the future generations, the Forests and Wildlife Preservation Department under the guidance of Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak initiated a score of path breaking initiatives during 2025.

The novel measures include developing 8 Forest & Nature Awareness Parks. Four of these parks are being developed in Pathankot, 2 in Patiala and 1 each in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission.

The Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department under the tutelage of Cabinet Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak is working on war footing with regard to the completion of these projects. In Pathankot, Environment Parks are coming up at Village Gharota (0.50 Hectare), Kataruchak (0.75 Hectare), Panchayat land at Haibat Pindi (0.60 Hectare) and ITI Bamiyal. Likewise, the environment parks are in the process of being developed in Patiala at two spots including Baron Minor. In Amritsar, environment park is coming up at village Jagdev Kalan Pul while a Van Chetna Park is underway at Bassi Purani in Hoshiarpur.

As regarding the park at Haibat Pind, the work concerning nature trail with interlocking tiles has been completed while the installation of play equipments and the open air shelters (Gazebo) is currently underway. At Gharota also, the work concerning nature trail with interlocking tiles has been completed while the installation of play equipments and the open air shelters (Gazebo) is currently underway. In Village Kataruchak, the work to install nature trail with interlocking tiles and the play equipments installation is continuing at a very rapid pace.

It has been the sincere endeavour of the State Government to ensure maximum possible green cover as well as undertake measures to protect the environment for the sake of posterity. In this regard, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department, Punjab, drafted ‘The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025’ with the aim to maintain green cover, ensuring ecological balance and preventing the pollution of environment besides conserving the soil.

The Act would be extendable to all the urban areas of Punjab. As per the act, the limits of a Nagar Council, Municipal Corporation, Notified Area Committee, Town Area Committee or any Urban Development Authority/Body. It also has the provision of a Tree Officer which means an Executive Officer in the urban local bodies in Punjab or any other officer so notified by the State Government.

Besides, the fencing work was completed at the Chhatbir Zoo at a cost of Rs. 1.33 Crores and the upgradation of facilities apart from beautification was also done.

CHANDIGARH, December 21

In the annual year-ender report of the Finance Department, the Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday showcased a year of robust fiscal management, unprecedented infrastructure investment, and landmark digital reforms. He emphasized that the department of Finance is no longer just a “distributor of funds” but a “driver of innovation”.

Highlighting the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s “people-first” approach, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the priority remains ensuring the state exchequer serves the common man directly.  “Whether it is the Rs 968 crore released for crop loss compensation to our farmers who faced severe floods this year or the loan waiver for 4,650 beneficiaries under the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC) loan waiver program, we are committed to providing a safety net for every Punjabi. We have even reduced the cost of doorstep delivery of government services from Rs 120 to just Rs 50, with the government absorbing the remaining cost to ease the burden on citizens.”

Referring to the free 600 units power to domestic consumers for every two month bill cycle, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state government is not only providing free power to more than 90 percent households but has also cleared all payments related to power subsidy up to September 2025, including pending dues. He said that the 6th Punjab Pay Commission was implemented from July 1, 2021, and the government is committed to clearing the outstanding dues of Rs 14,191 crore left unpaid by the previous government. The government has already started releasing arrears as per the structured liquidation plan in FY 2025-26, benefiting 6 lakh employees and pensioners, Cheema added.

Revealing the initiatives taken to bolster grassroots development, the Finance Minister said that the state government has released Rs 292 crore under the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme, ensuring every constituency receives Rs 2.5 crore to address immediate local needs. He said that the year 2025 marked a massive surge in connectivity and sports infrastructure. “A mammoth project to construct 2,832 km of Plan Roads and 7,767 km of Link Roads is underway at a cost of Rs 5,338 crore. The Mandi Board is executing the construction of 12,361 km of new rural link roads with an investment of Rs 4,275 crore, and Rs 500 crore has been earmarked for developing world-class playgrounds across the state to foster a culture of fitness and sports”, he added.

Stressing on the AAP Government’s focus areas of Education and Health, the Finance Minister said that in a significant move for the education sector, the state government concluded negotiations for the World Bank-supported POISE programme (Punjab Outcomes-Acceleration In School Education Operation). He said that with a total outlay of Rs 2,520 crore (70:30 cost-sharing with the State), this five-year initiative aims to revolutionize learning outcomes and governance in school education.  He said that the state soon to provide an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh to approximately 65 lakh families under Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 600 crore this fiscal year.

Lauding the Finance Department for leading the nation in FinTech,  the Finance Minister said that the department has undergone a digital metamorphosis through the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), introducing several “Good Practices” that enhance transparency and efficiency. He said that Punjab became a pioneer in implementing the SNA-SPARSH fund flow mechanism. He said that the state had earned an incentive of Rs 450 crore in FY 24-25 and is eyeing another Rs 350 crore this fiscal year by optimizing cash liquidity and reducing unutilized funds.

“A dedicated Pensioner Sewa Portal (PSP) now allows pensioners to track their cases, submit life certificates, and lodge grievances online, ensuring “Ease of Living” for senior citizens. Moving away from slow manual processes, the new Audit Management System (AMS) portal allows for real-time tracking of audit memos and reports, ensuring accountability at the highest administrative levels. By shifting to electronic vouchers for all bills across Punjab, the government has significantly reduced stationary and logistical costs while streamlining the accounting process with the Accountant General (AG)”, said the Finance Minister while adding that for the first time, the Punjab Treasury Rules (PTR) have been completely overhauled to incorporate modern FinTech and IT applications, with the new rules set to be published shortly.

Concluding the year-ender, the Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state has successfully balanced grassroots development with cutting-edge financial technology. “Through the automation of deposit works in the Forest and Works departments and the introduction of a non-treasury accounting system, we have plugged leakages and ensured that every rupee is accounted for. We enter 2026 with a stronger balance sheet and a clearer vision for a prosperous Punjab,” the Minister added.

Chandigarh, December 21 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini has urged the youth to become job creators rather than job seekers by integrating their local skills with modern technology. He said that the Haryana Government is fully committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship and is providing support through initiatives such as the Mudra Scheme, Stand-Up India, and special subsidies for the MSME sector. He said that youth-led development of swadeshi technology will not only encourage new enterprises but also contribute significantly towards making India a global leader.

The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Swadeshi Mahotsav-2025 in Panchkula today.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that in the current startup era, the concept of Swadeshi is no longer limited to traditional products. Today, it is also being promoted in modern sectors such as technology, software, defense equipment, and semiconductors. He said that Haryana currently has over 12 lakh registered MSMEs, providing employment to approximately 65000 people.

Each block’s unique product to be recognized and promoted as Brand India nationally and internationally

He further elaborated that the state government is consistently working towards developing local manufacturing in line with global standards. Under this initiative, the “Padma” scheme has been launched to recognize and promote the distinctive products of each block. The aim is to establish Ambala’s scientific instruments, Panipat’s handlooms, and Rewari’s brass craft as Brand India, not only nationally but also globally.

He said that the “Haryana State Startup Policy-2022” has been implemented with the objective of creating a youth force capable of generating employment in the state. As a result, Haryana currently ranks seventh in the country in terms of the number of startups. At present, there are over 9,500 recognized startups operating in the state. He further informed that a Rs 2,000 crore Fund of Funds is being established to provide financial support to startups, enabling young entrepreneurs to pursue their innovative ideas without financial constraints.

Swadeshi gets new direction under PM Narendra Modi’s vision for a self-reliant India- Nayab Singh Saini

The Chief Minister stated that Swadeshi has been at the heart of India’s freedom movement, with Mahatma Gandhi using it as a means to promote self-reliance. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, Swadeshi is taking a new direction with the vision of a self-reliant India.

He highlighted that India has become the fourth largest economy in the world and is on track to reach the third position soon. The Prime Minister has set a target of a $5 trillion economy by 2030, which can be achieved only when village artisans, self-help group members, and micro-entrepreneurs actively participate in the country’s development journey. The Chief Minister emphasized that when a woman engages in sewing, dairy, or handicraft activities, she not only secures her livelihood but also contributes to shaping the future of society.

More than 65,000 self-help groups have been empowered in Haryana

The Chief Minister informed that more than 65,000 self-help groups have been empowered in Haryana so far, with millions of women members actively participating. He called for promoting the use of swadeshi products and urged citizens to adopt the pledge of a plastic-free India and a garbage-free Haryana.

Earlier, the Chief Minister visited the stalls showcasing swadeshi products at the Swadeshi Mahotsav-2025. He offered prayers at the Bharat Mata Temple and performed Yajna rituals, praying for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. On this occasion, a pledge was also taken to adopt five swadeshi products and renounce five foreign items.

Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, former Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha Gian Chand Gupta, Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, co-organizer of Swadeshi Jagran Manch Satish Kumar, District President Ajay Mittal, and other dignitaries including Banto Kataria, Om Prakash Devinagar, Krishna Lamba, Rajesh Goyal, Gurinder Bhatti, Puneet Khanna as well as numerous Swadeshi Jagran Manch workers were also present on this occasion.