CHANDIGARH, December 20:

          In a relentless pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from Punjab as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots— the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances— across the state as part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh, marking the 294th day of the intensified anti-drug campaign.

          The CASO was conducted simultaneously from 11 am to 3 pm in all 28 Police districts of the state on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.

          Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally overseeing the operation, police teams have conducted raids at 494 drug hotspots across the state leading to arrest of 153 persons after registration of 132 first information reports (FIRs). Over 700 Police teams, comprising over 5000 police personnel, under the supervision of 162 gazetted officers have successfully conducted this operation, he said.

          The Special DGP said that police teams have also recovered 1.5 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, 500 grams Ganja, 5 kg poppy husk, 1310 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 32000 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.

          Meanwhile, during the operation, police teams have also conducted checking of 173 Bus Stands and 120 Railway Stations across the state.

Chandigarh, December 20- Emphasising the importance of inner strength and righteous conduct, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that God resides in the good deeds of human beings and that the greatest power of an individual lies within. He remarked that a person who learns to introspect can overcome even the most difficult challenges of life.

The Chief Minister was addressing the 774th Samagam of Jagadguru Brahmrishi Kumar Swami, held on Saturday at the grain market in Ladwa, Kurukshetra. On this occasion, the Chief Minister was honoured with the title of “Adi Sanatan Dharma Ratna.” The Chief Minister paid his respects to Jagadguru Brahmrishi Kumar Swami by presenting a bouquet.

In his address, the Chief Minister described the samagam as a divine and grand spiritual gathering. He said that those who attend the samagam are blessed by the grace of Goddess Durga, as a result of which their sorrows, crises, and hardships are alleviated. He added that Maharaj Kumar Swami guides and enlightens the devotees who attend the samagam, creating an atmosphere charged with positive energy.

The Chief Minister further observed that the present era is moving at a very fast pace and that, in such times, Kumar Swami Maharaj is playing an important role in providing direction and purpose to human life.

Calling for moral and human values, the Chief Minister said that individuals should renounce ego and embrace humanity, replace anger with compassion, and give up greed in favour of contentment. He said that these values form the foundation of a balanced and meaningful life.

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.

Chandigarh, 19 December 2025-  During the ongoing winter session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Chief Minister,  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini delivered a detailed reply to the discussion on “Vande Mataram”, highlighting the historical significance, enduring spirit, and cultural pride associated with the song. Speaking with deep reverence, the Chief Minister underscored the song’s 150-year journey as a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and India’s struggle for freedom.

Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini expressed his gratitude to all members for engaging in a collective discussion on Vande Mataram, describing it as a mantra that infused India’s freedom movement with courage, self-discipline, and a spirit of sacrifice. He emphasized that remembering Vande Mataram in the Assembly reflects the commitment of the House and inspires future generations.

Marking the completion of 150 years of this historic chant, the Chief Minister said that the occasion is not merely a discussion but a remembrance of the nation’s soul, cultural consciousness, and long journey of freedom. He said  that the song inspired millions to break the chains of slavery and became a sacred symbol of national awakening, struggle, and self-respect.

Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini recalled that India is also celebrating 75 years of the Constitution, the 150th birth anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, reflecting the enduring legacy of national consciousness.

Historical Journey of Vande Mataram

The Chief Minister traced the origins of the song to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, first published on 7 November 1875. He highlighted its role in galvanizing the freedom movement, mentioning the 1907 English newspaper Vande Mataram edited by Sri Aurobindo, which the British deemed highly dangerous, and recalled performances by Rabindranath Tagore and Sarala Devi Chaudhurani. He further shared that even India’s hockey team sang Vande Mataram after winning the 1936 Berlin Olympics, showcasing national pride.

He highlighted the pivotal role of Sardar Patel, who requested Pandit Omkarnath Thakur to render the song on All India Radio onAugust  15, 1947, and the Constituent Assembly, which accorded it the status of National Song on  January 24, 1950. The Chief Minister remarked that the journey of Vande Mataram had witnessed both glorious moments and difficult phases, including colonial rule, Emergency, and challenges to democracy.

Cultural Resistance and Revolutionary Spirit

The Chief Minister further shared that Vande Mataram was more than a song; it was a cultural resistance and ideological revolution during British repression. He recounted its significance in the Swadeshi movement, the partition of Bengal, and the courage shown by women and children in the face of brutal British suppression. The sacrifices of revolutionaries such as Khudiram Bose, Madan Lal Dhingra, Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Roshan Singh, Rajendra Nath Lahiri, and Master Surya Sen were highlighted, all of whom embraced the gallows chanting Vande Mataram.

He emphasized Haryana’s pivotal role in the freedom struggle, with Rao Tula Ram leading resistance from Rewari during 1857, and farmers and soldiers from Jhajjar, Rohtak, Hisar, and Ambala confronting the British. Leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and the Arya Samaj movement strengthened national consciousness across Haryana, demonstrating that the state’s soil produces both food and bravery.

Mahatma Gandhi and the National Soul

The Chief Minister quoted Mahatma Gandhi’s 1905 words in Indian Opinion, highlighting how Vande Mataram became the soul of the Swadeshi movement and inspired millions to unite for India’s cause. Gandhi regarded the song as an expression of the national soul, inspiring all who lived and worked for India.

CM strongly Criticized Congress’ Historical Appeasement on Vande Mataram

The Chief Minister sharply criticized the Congress for historical compromises that undermined the sanctity of Vande Mataram. He stated that in 1937, when the Muslim League opposed the song, Congress leadership failed to defend it firmly. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru even expressed concerns that the song might offend Muslims, leading to Congress announcing a review of its usage. The subsequent appeasement on 26 October 1937 fragmented Vande Mataram, creating distrust and controversy around a song revered as a national symbol.

He emphasized that despite its sanctity, political appeasement dragged the song into disputes, an uncomfortable truth that younger generations must know.

India Commemorates 150th Anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ Under PM Modi’s Leadership- CM

Post-independence, the Chief Minister highlighted that India faced diverse challenges—from food crises to Emergency, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic—yet national resilience endured, strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this spirit, a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram was inaugurated on 7 November 2025, including commemorative stamps and coins.

Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini asserted that these 150 years are not merely about remembering the past but about shaping a future towards a self-reliant and developed India. Haryana continues to advance development, good governance, and self-reliance, reflecting the enduring spirit of Vande Mataram.

Vande Mataram: Celebrating 150 Years of Patriotism, Sacrifice, and National Pride

The Chief Minister’s address highlighted the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram as a symbol of national pride, cultural consciousness, and the indomitable spirit of India’s freedom struggle. He emphasized that the song inspired countless revolutionaries, united the nation against colonial oppression, and became a moral compass for generations.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also shared  about Haryana’s significant role in India’s freedom movement. He paid tribute to Rao Tula Ram, farmers, soldiers, and local leaders from Jhajjar, Rohtak, Hisar, and Ambala, whose sacrifices demonstrated the state’s enduring bravery and patriotic commitment to the nation.

The Chief Minister criticized the Congress for political appeasement in 1937, which fragmented the unity of Vande Mataram and compromised its sanctity. He stressed that younger generations must understand this historical context and appreciate the full significance of the song as a national symbol.

Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini emphasized that the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram is not just a remembrance of the past, but a call to action to shape a self-reliant, developed, and united India by 2047. He underlined the importance of carrying forward the spirit of the song in national development and governance.

The Chief Minister urged citizens and Assembly members to embody the values of Vande Mataram in daily life, public service, and governance. He envisioned India achieving 100 years of independence in 2047 as a developed and self-reliant nation, thus truly honouring the song.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed Haryana’s dedication to development, good governance, and cultural pride. The state’s progress in line with the values of Vande Mataram was presented as a model of how historical inspiration can guide contemporary policy and public conduct.

CM urges members adopt Vande Mataram as a guiding principle of life

The Chief Minister urged members to adopt Vande Mataram not just as a song but as a guiding principle of life. He envisioned India achieving 100 years of independence in 2047 as a developed and self-reliant nation, thereby truly honouring the song. He called upon the Assembly to collectively acknowledge its debt to Vande Mataram and embody its spirit in public conduct.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Speaker and all members of the Assembly for allowing him to speak on this historic subject.

Chandigarh, December 19- The Congress-led no-confidence motion against the Haryana Government was decisively defeated in the  Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Friday, with Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini delivered a wide-ranging, data-driven response that dismantled the Opposition’s allegations and presented the government’s eleven-year governance record as the true measure of public trust.

Participating in the discussion, the Chief Minister said the Opposition failed to make out any serious or credible case against the government. He remarked that the motion was drafted in haste merely for political optics, lacking preparation, depth and factual grounding. Even a cursory reading, he said, made it evident that the proposal was moved out of frustration rather than conviction.

‘Tantralok’ Remark Shows Congress’ Intellectual Bankruptcy- CM

Responding to the allegation that the government had turned democracy into a “tantra-lok”, Sh. Saini said that the Opposition appeared unaware of the meaning and cultural context of the words it used. Tantralok, he explained, is a revered philosophical text of Kashmir Shaivism authored in the 10th century by Acharya Abhinav Gupta, one of India’s greatest philosophers, scholars and spiritual thinkers.

In a pointed remark, he asked whether Congress legislators had forgotten both linguistic meaning and intellectual context. Quoting poetically, he said, “When words lose their meaning, dialogue degenerates into noise.”

Government’s Vision Not Narrow, But Focused Like Arjuna’s Aim-CM

Countering the charge of “tunnel vision”, the Chief Minister said the government’s vision is sharply focused on outcomes and public welfare. Guided by Prime Minister Modi’s resolve of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, and inspired by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya philosophy, the government is committed to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. He said that the motion cited only one numerical figure and deliberately avoided mentioning inflation. This omission, he said, was an implicit admission that inflation has declined across the country under the leadership of Prime Minister,  Sh. Narendra Modi, reflecting sound economic management.

Haryana to Become a Developed State Before 2047, assures CM

 The Chief Minister asserted that Haryana will achieve the status of a developed state even before 2047. A developed Haryana, he said, would ensure prosperity for every family and reflect Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of a fearless society where knowledge is free and dignity is protected. He said that the last 11 years of the BJP government are undoubtedly dedicated to Last-Mile Empowerment.  He said that over the past eleven years, the government has consistently worked to raise the standard of living of the poorest, double farmers’ incomes, ensure safety and dignity for daughters, empower women economically, and provide transparent employment to youth without bribes or recommendations. True development, he added, is achieved when the person standing at the last rung of society smiles, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Unprecedented Infrastructure Growth Across the Country

Highlighting infrastructure achievements, Highlighting infrastructure growth, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that over the past eleven years, India has witnessed historic expansion of roads, highways and tunnels. Around 2,500 kilometres of tunnels have been constructed nationwide, including 460 kilometres of railway tunnels alone.

He said that projects such as the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel connecting Kashmir with the rest of India and the Banihal–Qazigund Tunnel stand as symbols of India’s engineering capability and political will. He recalled that the inauguration of key railway tunnels in 2017 proved that geography and harsh climate can no longer obstruct India’s progress. In 2024, the 12.7-kilometre T-50 railway tunnel under the USBRL project firmly integrated Jammu and Kashmir into the national rail network.

Major Connectivity Boost in Haryana

The Chief Minister said that in Haryana, the tunnel connecting the state border to Delhi Airport has emerged as a symbol of commuter convenience, time savings and technical efficiency. Additionally, a tunnel exceeding one kilometre is under construction under the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor along the KMP route. He also referred to the 9-kilometre Atal Tunnel, the world’s highest highway tunnel, inaugurated in 2020 and named after Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose vision laid the foundation for India’s modern road network.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Vision Continues to Guide Development

Recalling Vajpayee’s tenure, the Chief Minister said that the Golden Quadrilateral project created over 14,000 kilometres of national highways, while the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana brought roads to remote rural areas, including nearly 3,500 kilometres in Haryana. The Delhi Metro, major irrigation projects such as the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the India Shining vision all originated during Vajpayee’s leadership and continue to inspire development under Prime Minister Modi.

Criminals Must Reform or Leave Haryana: Zero Tolerance Policy

On law and order, the Chief Minister reiterated that criminals have no place in Haryana. Since assuming office, seven criminals who had fled abroad have been extradited from Thailand, the Philippines, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Cambodia and the United States and lodged in Haryana’s prisons.

He said that the crime rates have declined sharply as compared to the Congress  eara. Divulging the data, Sh.  Nayab Singh Saini said that  compared to the Congress regime, murders have declined by 12.75 percent , dacoity by 49.41 percent , riots by 20.78 percent  and robberies by 10.52 percent, while these crimes had increased significantly during the Congress regime from 2004 to 2014.

He further shared that operations such as Clean, Prahari, Track Town and Hotspot Domination have yielded concrete results. Between November 5 and November 27, 7,587 criminals were arrested and 322 illegal weapons seized. Under Operation Hotspot Domination, over 2,200 criminals were arrested. This year alone, 3,320 NDPS cases have been registered, 6,018 drug traffickers jailed, including nearly 1,500 from other states, and properties worth over  Rs. 12 crore confiscated, shared the Chief Minister.

Merit-Based Jobs End Congress-Era Corruption

Rejecting claims on unemployment, the Chief Minister said nearly two lakh youth have received permanent government jobs purely on merit under the BJP government, compared to 86,000 during Congress’ ten-year rule, when recruitment was marred by nepotism and scams.

Citing RBI data, he said Haryana’s rural unemployment stands at 3.1 percent , the lowest in northern India, while urban unemployment is just 4 percent. He said that he also exposed attempts by a so-called “recruitment-stop gang” that seeks to derail transparent recruitment through litigation.

He said that through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, over 1.22 lakh youth have received employment, with job security ensured up to 58 years, protecting them from contractor exploitation.

Massive Expansion of Education Infrastructure

Rejecting allegations of illiteracy, the Chief Minister said over 80 percent of Haryana’s population is literate. Government colleges increased from 105 in 2014 to 185, including 30 girls’ colleges. Universities rose from 43 to 56, medical colleges from 6 to 17, and MBBS seats from 700 to 2,435. He further shared that Polytechnic institutes increased from 28 to 43, with intake capacity rising from 11,985 to 16,434.

He further highlighted the establishment of 80 new colleges, 13 universities, expansion of medical colleges and polytechnics, along with nearly Rs. 989 crore spent on sports infrastructure and over ₹641 crore awarded to athletes.

Poverty and Inequality Reduced Through Targeted Welfare

Citing a World Bank report, Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini said India’s poverty rate declined from 16.2 percent  to 2.3 percent  over the past eleven years, lifting 17 crore 10 lakh  people out of poverty through schemes like Jan Dhan, DBT, Ayushman Bharat, PM Vishwakarma and PM Garib Kalyan Yojana. Clarifying allegations on BPL ration cards, Sh. Nayab Singh  Saini said cards were verified online in a transparent manner. Only ineligible beneficiaries were removed, while deserving families were supported to rise above poverty.

Haryana’s Sports Policy Strengthens ‘Land of Players’ Identity, says CM

Defending the government’s sports policy, the Chief Minister said nearly Rs. 989 crore has been spent on sports infrastructure, the sports budget increased from Rs. 275 crore to Rs. 590 crore, a Sports University was established in 2022, and athletes received over Rs. 641 crore in awards. Reservation in government jobs has benefited 231 sportspersons.

* Amit Shah to Unveil Vajpayee Statue; Vision 2047 Document to be released-CM*

The Chief Minister announced that on December 24, Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah will unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue in Panchkula. On the same occasion, the Haryana Government’s Vision 2047 document will be released at Indradhanush Auditorium. December 25 will be observed nationwide as Good Governance Day.

Congress has Forgotten Public Welfare-CM

The Chief Minister said  that the opposition has even accused the government of seizing power through unconstitutional means and vote manipulation. In a democracy, everyone has the right to express their views, but misusing this right to make baseless allegations is irresponsible. Congress, however, has already forgotten the welfare of the people. The internal state of democracy within the party is visible to everyone. Even after almost a year since the assembly elections, the party could not elect a leader of opposition, depriving the Haryana Assembly of this position for a long period, he said.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further said that Congress members are solely engaged in spreading misleading propaganda. Questioning the opposition, he asked why they fail to recall the electoral manipulations they themselves were involved in. For instance, in the 2009 assembly elections, the case of bogus voting involving Sukhbir Kataria gained widespread attention. The allegations mainly concerned manipulating the voter list using fake voter ID cards and forged documents. In 2009, an NGO called Voter Awareness Forum filed a petition alleging that Kataria and others were involved in creating and using fake voter IDs to influence election results in Gurugram. Following this, in 2013, a district court ordered two new FIRs against Kataria, he said.

The Chief Minister said that during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Nuh, Firozpur Jhirka, and Punhana, allegations of bogus voting and booth-capturing surfaced. While the voter turnout was recorded at 78 percent  in the region, especially in the Nuh district headquarters including areas like Raina village, ink marks on voters’ fingers were barely visible. Before the 2014 assembly elections, Paras Mittal from Kaithal filed a case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, alleging votes were being registered for non-residents of Kaithal, and that several individuals had voting rights in both Kaithal and Narwana constituencies, where Congress leader Randeep Surjewala contested elections. On May 6, 2014, Paras Mittal submitted a list of 10,000 fake voters to the election officer; following verification, 7,447 were removed from the voter list. He questioned the morality and electoral integrity of Congress during this period, citing that in the 2024 assembly elections, Congress MLA Jassi Petwad of Narnaul allegedly urged people to cast multiple votes in public meetings, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Fair Compensation  ensured for Farmers-CM

The Chief Minister  informed the House that farmers remain at the core of the government’s pro-agriculture policies. In August-September, heavy rains caused waterlogging in several districts of Haryana. The government conducted inspections of affected areas, and to compensate for crop losses, the e-compensation portal was kept open until September 15. On December 10, 53,821 farmers received compensation of Rs. 116.51 crore directly in their bank accounts. Earlier, in November, Rs. 4.72 crore had been released to cover losses due to livestock, house damage, and other essential items caused by floods.

During the Kharif season, 57,394 farmers filed claims for crop damage due to natural calamities. Out of these, 33,390 farmers will soon receive Rs. 78.22 crore as compensation. Over the past 11 years, including through the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, the state has disbursed a total of Rs. 15,448 crore to farmers for crop losses.

World Bank approves ‘Haryana Clean Air Project’ with $305 Million Funding-CM

The Chief Minister  remarked that the opposition now remembers environmental issues only after being rejected by farmers in the last election. During their tenure, they did little to protect the environment. The current government has made substantial efforts to reduce pollution, aiming to make Haryana pollution-free by 2030. Recently, the World Bank approved $305 million (approximately Rs. 2,600 crore) for the ‘Haryana Clean Air Project,’ which aims to improve air quality across transport, industry, agriculture, urban management, and scientific monitoring sectors. Of this, Rs. 746 crore will be spent in the agriculture sector through the Agriculture & Development and Panchayati Raj departments, including Rs. 280 crore to end stubble burning by 2030, Rs. 52 crore for research on bio-decomposer technology, Rs. 151 crore to establish a secondary emission monitoring center, and Rs. 263 crore for developing a clean manure management system to reduce emissions from animal waste.

State Debt Situation Remains Sustainable-CM

Addressing Congress’s criticism of poor financial management, he said that during their 10-year rule (2004-05 to 2014-15), debt liabilities grew by 458.30 percent, while under the current government (2014-15 to 2024-25), the increase was only 227.49 percent, less than half of the previous period. According to the 2025-26 budget estimates, the state’s fiscal deficit is projected at 2.67 percent of GSDP, below the 3 percent limit prescribed by the FRBM Act. Over the past decade, Rs. 3,66,016 crore has been paid towards debt servicing, including Rs. 1,61,796 crore in interest and Rs. 2,04,220 crore as principal, all on schedule with no defaults, indicating a sustainable debt position.

No-Confidence Motion Reflects Opposition’s Desperation- CM

The Chief Minister questioned whether the no-confidence motion reflects the public’s lack of trust or the opposition’s own lost ground. He said that when the public trusts the government, such motions remain merely procedural. The state government has upheld public trust and continues to do so. The motion merely documents the opposition’s frustration. He highlighted that in 13 months, the government has completed 54 of the 217 promises in its manifesto, with progress underway on the remaining 163. He urged the Assembly to reject the no-confidence motion based on facts, actions, and public interest, and to strengthen the ongoing journey towards a developed and progressive Haryana.

Chandigarh:

The General Secretary of All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja said that changing the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) has deeply hurt its original character and constitutional spirit. However, Congress will not allow this government to take away the rights of millions of poor people, labourers, and workers.

In a statement released to the media, MP Kumari Selja said the MNREGA is not an ordinary welfare scheme, but a statutory right passed by Parliament in 2005, aimed at providing livelihood security to rural households through guaranteed employment. However, due to recent administrative changes, there is chaos in the allocation of work, delays in payments, and thousands of rural workers are being deprived of their legitimate employment rights. This situation is not only against the core spirit of the MNREGA Act, but is also a clear violation of Articles 14, 21, and 41 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality, the right to live with dignity, and the right to work.

Selja demanded that MNREGA be immediately implemented in its original form, as it existed before 2024, so that rural workers are ensured timely, fair, and dignified employment. Kumari Selja said this is not merely a matter of changing the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), but that only a government hostile to the rights of the poor would attack MNREGA. The Congress Party will strongly oppose on the streets any anti-poor and anti-worker decision of this arrogant government by taking the issue directly to the people. Congress will not allow this government to snatch away the rights of millions of poor people, labourers, and workers.

MP Selja questioned the government’s intention behind removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name, a leader regarded as one of the greatest not only in India but across the world. Selja said whenever the name of a scheme is changed, extensive changes are required in offices and stationery, which involves additional expenditure so what is the benefit of this exercise?

:-Who will guarantee the safety of the common citizen?:-Kumari Selja

The daylight abduction and brutal murder of a four-year-old innocent girl from Rampura Bishnoiyan village in Sirsa district is a heart-wrenching proof that law and order have completely collapsed under the BJP government’s rule. This raises a very serious question: when even such a young child is not safe, who will guarantee the safety of the common citizen? The kidnapping of a child in broad daylight shows that the police administration and the government have utterly failed. How have criminals become so emboldened that they have no fear of the law at all? This is not just the pain of one family, but of the entire society. The BJP government must answer why its claims regarding women’s and children’s safety are proving hollow on the ground. The culprits of this heinous crime must be arrested without any delay and the strictest possible action must be ensured against them. Any delay in justice is an injustice to the victim’s family and cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

Chandigarh, 19 December – Haryana Energy,Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that Congress has nothing to say, and the no-confidence motion brought by Congress during the Winter Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly will fall flat in the House.

 Vij was responding to questions from media persons today.

Responding to a question regarding Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge’s warning of protests over the renaming of MGNREGA, Sh. Vij said that Congress is now idle, having lost everywhere, and therefore has to give its workers some program or the other to keep them busy. He said, what problem do they have with renaming it? The problem is that the name of Lord Ram has been added, and that troubles them. Congress has had a problem with Lord Ram from day one. When the Ram Temple was being built, they were troubled; now that it has been built, they are troubled; now devotees are visiting the temple, and again they are troubled. Their problem is with Ram and Lord Ram.

 Reacting sharply to the statement made by former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan that not a single Rafale aircraft flew in Operation Sindoor, Energy Minister Anil Vij said that Prithviraj Chavan is a traitor to the country who is insulting our brave soldiers, for which he has no right. A case should be registered against him to determine how he has knowledge of confidential intelligence matters and with whom he is coordinating. Sh.Vij said that the language he is using cannot be that of an Indian; it appears as if he is speaking at the behest of someone from Pakistan. An investigation should also be conducted to find out which Pakistani individuals he is in contact with.

Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the opposition has been left unsettled after being decisively rejected by the people. Having lost public confidence and political credibility, opposition leaders are now resorting to allegations like “vote theft” out of sheer frustration, he added.

The Chief Minister asserted that the mandate of the people is clear and decisive, and it reflects total rejection of the Congress’s policies and past governance. This rejection, he said, has left the opposition frustrated, prompting them to make irresponsible and unfounded statements.

The Chief Minister was responding during Question Hour on the second day of the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Friday to a question raised by MLA BB Batra regarding the number of BPL cards.

 Saini said that he had already given a detailed reply on this matter in the House during the previous session. He explained that the government introduced a transparent process under which people were asked to self-declare their economic status and fill out the forms themselves if they fell below the poverty line. He pointed out that under earlier governments, the income limit was Rs. 1.20 lakh, whereas the present government increased it to Rs. 1.80 lakh, after which people applied for BPL status.

The Chief Minister recalled that he had clearly informed the House at that time that verification would be carried out after the elections and that ineligible names would be removed. Questioning the opposition’s allegations, he asked how this could be termed a “scandal.”

Referring to the figures quoted by MLA BB Batra, the Chief Minister, said that the claim of eight lakh cards was misleading, as the number of ration cards in 2022 exceeded 30 lakh. He questioned the source of such data and, in a sharp remark,  he said that during the Congress regime, even eligible beneficiaries were deprived of essential supplies, while others wrongfully availed benefits meant for the poor.

 Taking a strong dig at the opposition, the Chief Minister said it was ironic that they were accusing others of vote theft. Voting, he emphasized, is a democratic right of the people, and through their mandate, the public has unequivocally rejected Congress and its policies.

Mohali, December 18,2025 Janta Land Promoter Private Limited, which has always been at the forefront of real estate business and social service work, has made the patient waiting room of the government hospital located in Phase-6 of Mohali ultra-modern at a cost of Rs 30 lakh, including the necessary equipment, it is worth mentioning here that in this -patient waiting room – where more than 100 patients can sit daily, an air conditioner, an LED. Equipment worth a total cost of Rs 30 lakh was also provided.  In this waiting hall, about 100 chairs were installed for the patients to sit, four fans for relief from the heat and 2 ACs were also installed, so that the patients coming for treatment could get a comfortable environment. During the brief but impressive function held on this occasion, MLA Kulwant Singh dedicated this – patient waiting house – built by the company to the patients.

  In his address on this occasion, MLA Kulwant Singh said that under the leadership of Bhagwant Singh Mann, continuous efforts are being made by the Aam Aadmi Party to improve the health services of Punjab and now, compared to before, most of the patients are giving priority to getting their treatment in government hospitals instead of private hospitals. He said that whenever they need it, they get their treatment done in the government hospital.

MLA Kulwant Singh also said that Janata Land Promoter Private Limited has been continuously working in the field of education along with health services, for which the students who are not good in studies are provided with fees and necessary materials to pursue higher education, so that those students can stand on their own feet when they grow up and bring glory to their parents and the state. On this occasion, almost everyone present on behalf of JLPL Company gave a strong shout-out to this public welfare initiative.  And said that such initiatives prove to be a big relief for the patients in government hospitals. On this occasion, apart from Dr. Satinder Singh Bhavra Paramjit Singh Chauhan, Dr. Bhavneet Bharti Principal Medical College, Dr. Sangeeta Jain- Civil Surgeon Mohali, Dr. H. S. Cheema SMO.  Dr. Parminder Singh SMO, Sukhwinder Singh Sandhu- Chief Engineer, Kuldeep Singh Samana, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Harpal Singh Channa, Avtar Singh Mauli, Rajinder Prasad Sharma, Gurinder Singh Billa, Bikram Singh Sandhu, Pargat Singh Councilor Gurmeet Kaur, Harmeet Singh Mohali, Satwinder Singh, Hardeep Singh JLPL, Akwinder Singh Gosal, Manpreet Singh Mani, Rajinder Singh Raju, Sarpanch Barmajra Malkit Singh Block President Raipur, Jaspal Singh Mataur, Gurvinder Singh Pinky, Harpal Singh Brar, Sukhwinder Singh Gogi, Vicky Mohali, Harmesh Singh Kumbhra, Swaran Singh, Astra Balongi, Rita Balongi, Neha Bajaj, Gurpreet Singh Chahal Bariali, Dharampreet Singh Panch, Bhupinder Singh Panch, Mauli were also present, 

Chandigarh: Allegations of corruption, financial irregularities and administrative failures have surfaced in the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) as fellow members have accused President Jagdish Singh Jhinda of misusing donations from the Guru’s Golak (donation boxes), mismanaging gurdwaras and undermining religious, educational and social initiatives. The members demanded Jhinda’s immediate resignation during a press conference held at Chandigarh Press Club on Thursday, 

Present at the conference were senior and junior vice presidents, interim members, committee chairpersons and representatives including Gurmeet Singh Ramsar, Gurbir Singh Talakour, Jagtar Singh Maan, Tajinderpal Singh Narnaul, Jathedar Baljit Singh Daduwal, Diddar Singh Nalvi, Rajinder Singh Barada, Gurtej Singh Ambala, Mayor Bhupinder Singh Panipat, Swarn Singh Bunga Tibbi, Sarpanch Bhupinder Singh Ladi Saunkra, Bhupinder Singh Saini, Captain Dilbag Singh Saini and Sukhvinder Singh Mandebar.

Members stated that none of the promises made by Jhinda at the time of his election including opening a university school, banning misuse of gurdwara vehicles, abolishing VIP culture and fair treatment of staff have been fulfilled. Instead, allegations include distributing honorary awards to unworthy individuals, personal use of committee vehicles and staff, misappropriation of funds collected in the name of Black Day, flood relief and the 350-year celebration.

Members further claimed that honest staff are being removed due to personal biases, arbitrary transfers are rampant and some employees are colluding in financial misuse. In education, irregular transfers in the Nursing College and Tilokewala School have reportedly disrupted the system.

Jhinda is accused of authoritarian conduct with two general house and three executive meetings failing so far. Former colleague Bhupinder Singh Ladi’s serious allegations remain unaddressed. Members also criticized the inefficiency of the Gurdwara election system and judicial commission, stating that Jhinda’s election violated the Gurdwara Act 2014, challenged before the Election Commissioner. The no justice has been served in eight months. Orders from the Judicial Commissioner to halt arbitrary transfers and provide monthly accounts have allegedly been ignored while illegal fund approvals point to collusion between the commission and the president.

Committee members demanded the immediate removal of the commissioners and appointment of impartial authorities.