Chandigarh, June 27 -In the meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC), and High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) held here today under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, approval was granted for contracts and procurement of various goods worth over Rs 718 crores . Following negotiations with various bidders, the committees succeeded in saving over Rs 26 crores by finalizing reduced rates during the meeting.

Cabinet Ministers Sh Mahipal Dhanda, Sh Vipul Goyal, Sh Shyam Singh Rana, Sh Ranbir Gangwa and Smt Shruti Choudhry were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, contracts worth approximately Rs 132 crore were approved for the manufacturing and supply of transmission line towers, sub-station structures, HT underground cables, and related components by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam for the financial year 2024–25. In addition , approval was also granted for strengthening the distribution infrastructure to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the Naraingarh Division of Ambala District. The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 53.86 crore.

During the meeting, approval was granted for the purchase of approximately 220 lakh doses of the FMD+HS dual vaccine by the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, aimed at preventing foot-and-mouth and hemorrhagic septicemia diseases in cattle. The total cost of the procurement is estimated at Rs 73.45 crore. It was informed in the meeting that Haryana is currently free from both diseases, and regular vaccination campaigns are conducted to maintain this status. The vaccination is administered twice a year, at six-month intervals.

Projects worth over Rs 127 crore of GMDA approves

During the meeting, the project to further improve the quality of purified water by upgrading the existing 120 MLD STP at Berhampur was also approved. This project is expected to cost approximately Rs 33.88 crore. Additionally, the meeting approved the upgradation of the existing 100 MLD STP in Gurugram city and the establishment of a 75 MLD tertiary treatment plant, with a  estimated cost of Rs 51.34 crore.

Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini directed that greater efforts be made to increase the utilization of treated water. He emphasized that treated water should be supplied to industries according to their requirements to reduce the consumption of clean water and curb groundwater extraction.

The meeting also approved the purchase and maintenance of non-medical equipment worth Rs 26.95 crore for Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College, located in Sector 102A, Kherki Majra, Gurugram. Additionally, the relocation of recycled water pipelines at various locations along the Dwarka Expressway was also approved at an estimated cost of Rs 14.90 crore.

The projects of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority were also approved in the meeting. Pipelines will be laid to improve the water supply in Faridabad, which will significantly benefit the NIT and Ballabhgarh areas. This project is estimated to cost approximately 13.85 crore rupees. Additionally, approval was granted for the cleaning and maintenance of the master sewerage and drain lines in Faridabad city, with a project cost of Rs 21.35 crore. Furthermore, a bus depot will be constructed in Sector-61 of Faridabad to support electric buses under the city bus service, including a provision for a charging station. This project received approval for Rs 18.48 crore.

Additionally, the construction of a Girls’ Hostel at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in Rohtak at a cost of Rs 23.64 crore, a 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital (MCH) block at the Civil Hospital campus in Sonepat district at a cost of approximately Rs 49 crore, and a 100-bed MCH at the SHKM Government Medical College campus in Nalhar, Nuh district, at a cost of Rs 27.95 crore were also approved.

 In the meeting, several infrastructure projects were approved, including the construction of a ROB on the Jind-Panipat railway section and the Delhi-Ambala section in Panipat district; the extension of the existing two-lane ROB to four-lane ROB at  level crossing (LC) 575B on the Mumbai-Delhi railway line on the Ballabhgarh-Pali-Dhauj-Sohna road in Ballabhgarh; and the construction of a RUB at LC number 576 on the Delhi-Mathura railway line, crossing Delhi-Mathura road to Mujesar in Faridabad district. These projects will cost approximately 109 crore rupees.

Principal Advisor Urban Development Sh DS Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary of School Education Department Sh Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary Irrigation and Water Resources Department Sh Anurag Aggarwal, Commissioner and Secretary-I Finance Department Mohammed Shayin, Director General of Supply and Disposal Department Sh Pankaj, besides administrative secretaries of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, June 26 :

The Election Commission of India (ECI), under the Chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has started proceedings for the delisting of 345 Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs) which have failed to fulfil the essential condition of contesting even a single election for the last six years since 2019 and the offices of these parties could not be physically located anywhere. These 345 RUPPs are from different States and UTs across the country.

It has come to the notice of the Commission that of the over 2,800 RUPPS, currently registered with ECI, many RUPPs have failed to fulfil the essential conditions which are required to continue as an RUPP. Thus, a nationwide exercise was conducted by the ECI to identify such RUPPs and 345 such RUPPs have already been identified till now. In order to ensure that no party is unduly de-listed, the CEOs of the respective States/UTs have been directed to issue show-cause notices to such RUPPs following which, these parties will be given an opportunity through a hearing by the concerned CEOs. The final decision regarding the de-listing of any RUPP shall be taken by the Election Commission of India.

Political parties (National/State/RUPPs) in the country are registered with the ECI under the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act 1951. Under this provision, any association once registered as a political party, gets certain privileges and advantages such as tax exemptions amongst others.

This exercise has been conducted with the aim of cleaning up the political system and de-listing of such parties which have not contested any election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assemblies of States/UTs or bye-elections since 2019 and those which could not be physically traced as well. These 345 RUPPs have been identified in the first phase of this exercise, which shall be continued with the objective of cleaning up the political system.

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.

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, 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.

Chandigarh, June 25 – Financial Commissioner Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that the State Government will modernize all registration offices across the state by restructuring them on the model of Passport Seva Kendras. This initiative underscores Chief Minister, Sh, Nayab Singh Saini’s commitment to ease-of-doing-property-transactions for citizens.

She stated this while reviewing the working of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. Dr. Misra said that the initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, starting with high-density and high-transaction districts such as Panchkula, Gurugram, and Faridabad. She stressed that this transformation is not limited to infrastructure improvements but is part of a broader plan to strengthen service delivery, boost transparency, and increase accountability within the revenue administration.

Dr. Misra said that this new model will include citizen-centric features such as online slot booking, well-equipped waiting areas, real-time digital display systems, and dedicated helpdesks. Signage and information will be made available in local languages to further assist citizens. To address persistent issues of slow server response during registration activities, particularly at sub-divisional and tehsil levels, Dr. Misra directed the establishment of two state-level Revenue Data Centres with a storage capacity of 2 petabytes each. She directed officers to float tenders for the same within the next 10 days.

While reviewing the Haryana Large Scale Mapping Project, Dr. Misra instructed officers to complete the Tatima updation across all districts by the end of August. She stated that this exercise is crucial for accurate land demarcation and for facilitating faster and dispute-free registrations. These steps are part of the state’s broader vision to promote digital governance, improve citizen services, and ensure a corruption-free and transparent property registration system.

She apprised that till date, 418 out of 440 pilot villages (95%) across 22 districts have successfully completed their Tatima updation. This represents a substantial leap forward in land records modernization and a strong increase from the 380 villages reported on May 8, 2025, reflecting the addition of 38 villages in just over a month. Several districts have achieved 100% Tatima updation of their allotted pilot villages. These include Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat. Gurugram also showed progress, leading in new additions with 11 new villages reaching 80% completion. The efforts have resulted in a significant increase in processed records, with a total of 3,53,680 Tatima records completed as of June 25, marking an increase of 23,005 records since May 8.