Chandigarh, February 15 – On the second day of the two-day Orientation Program for the members of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, organized in collaboration with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), various key speakers enlightened the MLAs on legislative matters. These included Union Minister of Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Manohar Lal, Gujarat Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Shankarbhai Chaudhary, Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Kuldeep Singh Pathania, former Member of Parliament Dr. Satya Pal Singh, and additional and joint secretary-level officers from the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Secretariats, who shared their insights.

On this occasion, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh Harvinder Kalyan welcomed the speakers at the Orientation Program and honored them by presenting mementoes and shawls.

Union Minister of Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Manohar Lal, while speaking on the Role of Ministers in Legislative Processes, shared his experiences from his nine-and-a-half years as Chief Minister of Haryana and 250 days as Union Minister with the members of the Legislative Assembly. Sh. Manohar Lal mentioned that he had the privilege of serving the people of the state as a member of the 13th and 14th Haryana Legislative Assemblies.

He stated that to become a better Minister, a member should have a thorough understanding of the legislative process, rules, and laws, as well as key issues of other departments in addition to their own. This knowledge will enable them to answer questions during assembly sessions with complete information. Sh Manohar Lal said that , there may be a need to create new laws through the Assembly or amend existing ones. In such cases, a minister should thoroughly study the draft of the relevant law to become well-acquainted with its aims and objectives. Sh. Manohar Lal also provided detailed information to the MLAs about ordinary bills and money bills.

*The Vidhan Sabha is a platform for dialogue, not debate – Shankarbhai Chaudhary*

Earlier, Gujarat Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Shankarbhai Chaudhary, in his address on Legislative Experience, emphasized that the Vidhan Sabha is a platform for dialogue, not debate. He urged the members of the Vidhan Sabha to present their views within the decorum of the House and to listen to other members with patience. He stressed that MLAs should speak based on facts, as points supported by facts carry greater weight. He also highlighted the importance of MLAs preparing themselves in light of the increasing use of technology. Praising the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, he said that it has played a leading role in implementing ‘NeVA’.

Praising Haryana, Sh. Shankarbhai Chaudhary said, “Haryana is amazing; it is the land of agriculture. From the holy land of Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna delivered the divine message of karma and peace to all of humanity.” He expressed pride in the sportsperson and soldiers of Haryana, noting that Haryana’s players are making the state proud with their outstanding performances at both national and international levels. He also highlighted that today, India has emerged as the 5th largest economic power in the world, with constitutional institutions being protected and preserved. “The more we respect constitutional institutions, the more our country will progress,” he added.

*The newly elected members will benefit greatly from the Orientation Program – Kuldeep Singh Pathania*

During his address on Legislative Experience, Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Kuldeep Singh Pathania praised the initiative of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha for organizing the orientation program for MLAs, emphasizing that it will be especially beneficial for the newly elected members, helping them perform their legislative duties more effectively. He urged the members to allocate time to gather information through technology and stay updated with new rules and laws. He also highlighted the special importance of various committees in legislative work, encouraging MLAs to ensure maximum participation in these committees. Additionally, he advised members to effectively raise the issues of their respective constituencies in the House, enabling them to meet the hopes and expectations of the people by addressing and resolving these concerns.

On this occasion, former MP Dr. Satya Pal Singh and Joint Secretary of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat Dr. Raghab Prasad Dash spoke on the topic of Legislative and Financial Business in the Indian Parliament and in the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Former Joint Secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat Sh. Ravindra Garimella addressed on Parliamentary Privileges, while Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, enlightened the members on the National eVidhan Application (NeVA).

After the session, MLAs of the ruling party and the opposition expressed their gratitude to the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker and the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) for organizing the two-day orientation program for the members of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. They said that such programs provide valuable insights on how to improve legislative work, while also addressing the doubts of the MLAs through various speakers. They emphasized that organizing such programs should be continued in the future.

Chandigarh, February 15 – Haryana Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that the two-day orientation programme organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) on legislative processes for the MLAs of Haryana Vidhan Sabha is a significant initiative. He said that it provided an invaluable opportunity to understand the roles of Ministers and MLAs in the functioning of the parliamentary system. “Education shapes a person into a civilized individual, and training and orientation programmes are essential components of education,” he added.

Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda was addressing the MLAs during the valedictory session of the two-day orientation programme at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.

Minister Sh Dhanda expressed that, as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, this is a golden opportunity for him to welcome the Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, as well as Lok Sabha Speaker Sh Om Birla.

He said that several experienced politicians with a wealth of knowledge in legislative processes have shared valuable insights related to the parliamentary system with the newly elected MLAs. He also extended his gratitude to Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, and acknowledged that the training program was organized by PRIDE at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on the Speaker’s initiative. He said that it is a remarkable coincidence that in the 15th Haryana Assembly, 40 MLAs from both the ruling party and the opposition have been elected for the first time, and such a program will undoubtedly serve as a milestone in the beginning of their political journeys.

He said that the public has certain expectations from MLAs, particularly in terms of their sensitivity to the needs of the people. He said that many members have been elected seven or eight times, which suggests there must be something special about their leadership. It is crucial to maintain good conduct within the assembly, as such behavior leads to continued public trust and affection.

 Minister Sh Mahipal Dhanda said that all the MLAs have actively participated in this training program, setting aside political ideologies. This is a positive step for democracy. It provides the opportunity for MLAs to discuss issues related to their constituencies and learn about the intricacies of the legislative process.

 He also expressed deep gratitude to Union Energy Minister Sh Manohar Lal, who, having served as the Chief Minister of the state for 10 years, has redefined the politics of Haryana by eliminating regionalism and nepotism. Sh. Manohar Lal also shared valuable political insights with the newly elected MLAs during his address.

 He expressed hope that similar programs will continue to be organized by PRIDE in the future. He also praised former Assembly Speaker Sh Gian Chand Gupta for his initiative in making the Haryana Assembly paperless. As a result, the Assembly has undergone a significant transformation, with every MLA now having a tablet at their seat to access and follow the proceedings online.

मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, पंजाब

मुख्यमंत्री द्वारा अमेरिका से डिपोर्ट हुए भारतीयों को लाने वाले विमान को फिर से अमृतसर में उतरने संबंधी केंद्र के फैसले का जोरदार विरोध

मोदी सरकार द्वारा पंजाब और पंजाबियों की छवि को खराब करने की गहरी साजिश बताया

गैर-कानूनी इमीग्रेशन राष्ट्रीय समस्या

’अपने आपको विश्व गुरु’ कहने वाले मोदी भारतीयों के अधिकारों को सुरक्षित रखने में असफल रहे

जंजीरों में जकड़कर भारतीयों को उनकी मातृभूमि पर भेजकर ट्रम्प ने मोदी को वापसी का तोहफा दिया

अमृतसर, 14 फरवरीः

भारत सरकार द्वारा अमेरिका से गैर-कानूनी प्रवासी भारतीयों को लेकर आ रहे विमान को अमृतसर हवाई अड्डे पर उतारने के फैसले का जोरदार विरोध करते हुए पंजाब के मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान ने इस कदम को पंजाब और पंजाबियों को बदनाम करने की केंद्र सरकार की गहरी साजिश बताया।

आज यहां पत्रकारों से बातचीत करते हुए मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि पंजाब को भारत के लिए सबसे ज्यादा अनाज पैदा करने वाला और देश की खड़गभुजा के रूप में जाना जाता है, लेकिन भाजपा की अगुआई वाली सरकार ने सूबे को बदनाम करने में कोई कसर बाकी नहीं छोड़ी। उन्होंने कहा कि अमेरिका से डिपोर्ट किए गए भारतीयों को लेकर आने वाले विमान को अमृतसर में उतारना भारत सरकार की विश्व स्तर पर पंजाब की छवि को खराब करने की एक सोची समझी साजिश है। भगवंत सिंह मान ने विदेश मंत्रालय द्वारा अमृतसर को यह विमान उतारने के लिए चुनने पर सवाल उठाया जब देश में सैकड़ों अन्य हवाई अड्डे हैं।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि वह पहले ही विदेश मंत्रालय और गृह मंत्रालय के पास यह मुद्दा उठा चुके हैं, लेकिन उनसे कोई सकारात्मक जवाब नहीं मिला। उन्होंने कहा कि कुछ दिन पहले भी एक विमान अमृतसर उतरा था और अब दो अन्य विमानों को बिना किसी ठोस तर्क के उतारा जा रहा है। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि पंजाबियों को इस लिए निशाना बनाया जा रहा है क्योंकि प्रधानमंत्री और उनकी पार्टी पंजाबियों को पसंद नहीं करती, जबकि यह सच भी इतिहास के पन्नों में दर्ज है कि भारतीय आजादी संघर्ष के दौरान शहीद हुए, जेलों में बंद हुए या निर्वासित किए गए 90 फ़ीसदी से अधिक लोग पंजाब से थे।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि विदेश मंत्रालय की यह नैतिक जिम्मेदारी है कि वह स्पष्ट करे कि पंजाब खासकर अमृतसर को ही क्यों चुना गया। उन्होंने कहा कि पड़ोसी दुश्मन देश अमृतसर से 40 किलोमीटर दूर होने के बावजूद अमेरिका का एक सैन्य विमान यहां उतारा जा रहा है। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि जब राज्य सरकार यहां अंतरराष्ट्रीय उड़ानों की शुरुआत करने की मांग करती है तो कई बेकार कारणों के चलते मांग को रद्द कर दिया जाता है।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि राज्य की छवि को खराब करने के लिए डिपोर्ट किए गए लोगों को लेकर जाने वाले विमान को बिना किसी तर्क के यहां उतारा जा रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि अगर बांग्लादेश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री शेख हसीना को लेकर जाने वाले विमान को हिंडन हवाई अड्डे पर उतारा जा सकता है और राफेल जेट को अंबाला में उतारा जा सकता है, तो इस विमान को देश के किसी अन्य हिस्से में क्यों नहीं उतारा जा सकता। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि गैर-कानूनी इमीग्रेशन सिर्फ पंजाब की ही समस्या नहीं है, बल्कि यह एक राष्ट्रीय समस्या है और इससे यह अनुमान लगाया जा रहा है कि पंजाब ही इससे बुरी तरह प्रभावित है, इसलिए सिर्फ पंजाबियों को ही अमेरिका से डिपोर्ट किया जा रहा है।

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी पर निशाना साधते हुए मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि ‘अपने आपको विश्व गुरु’ बताने वाले भारतीयों के अधिकारों की सुरक्षा में असफल रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि यह देश की विदेश नीति की बड़ी असफलता है क्योंकि जिस समय मोदी अपने दोस्त डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प के साथ हाथ मिला रहे थे, उसी समय जंजीरों में जकड़े भारतीयों को फौजी के जहाज द्वारा डिपोर्ट किया जा रहा था। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि इस दौरे में अपनी आत्म-प्रशंसा के अलावा मोदी ने कुछ भी नहीं हासिल किया और ट्रम्प ने जंजीरों में जकड़े भारतीयों को उनकी मातृभूमि पर भेजकर मोदी को वापसी का तोहफा दिया है।

मुख्यमंत्री ने दुख व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि यह दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि भारत सरकार डिपोर्ट किए गए इन भारतीयों की सम्मानजनक वापसी को सुनिश्चित नहीं कर सकी। उन्होंने कहा कि हमारे देश के यह बच्चे पिछले सात दशकों से देश में प्रचलित इस प्रणाली के शिकार हो रहे हैं जहां गैर-कानूनी प्रवास ने अपने पैर पसारे हैं। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि यह बहुत शर्मनाक है कि संकट के इस क्षण में उनका साथ देने के बजाय, मोदी सरकार ने उन्हें अनदेख कर दिया है जो कि बिलकुल भी जायज़ नहीं है।

मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि देश पर लौटने पर इन भाइयों-बहनों का सम्मान किया जाना चाहिए था और भारत सरकार को उन्हें वापस लाने के लिए अपना विमान भेजना चाहिए था। उन्होंने कहा कि उनकी सम्मानजनक वापसी को सुनिश्चित करने की बजाए केंद्र सरकार ने भारतीयों को ज़लील किया है, जिसके लिए उन्हें कभी भी माफ नहीं किया जा सकता। भगवंत सिंह मान ने कहा कि पंजाबी हमेशा केंद्र सरकार की खराब नीतियों के खिलाफ खड़े रहे हैं, इसलिए भाजपा और इसकी सरकार पंजाबियों से नफरत करती है और उन्हें बदनाम करने की साजिशें रचने पर तुली हुई है।
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CHIEF MINISTER’S OFFICE PUNJAB

CM vehemently opposes move of GOI to again land plane carrying deported Indians at Amritsar

Terms it as a move of Modi Government to tarnish image of Punjab and Punjabis

Describes illegal immigration as a national problem

Slams Modi as self proclaimed global leader’, who has failed to secure rights of Indians

Asserts that chained Indians deported to their native land are a return gift by Trump to Modi

Amritsar, February 14:

Vehemently Opposing the move of Government of India to land plane carrying deported Indians at Amritsar airport, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday described it as a conspiracy of union government to defame Punjab and Punjabis.

Interacting with the media persons here today, the Chief Minister said that despite of Punjab being food bowl and sword arm of India, BJP led government has started a tirade to defame state. He said that the move to land plane carrying deported Indians from US in Amritsar is just another attempt of the Government of India to tarnish image of Punjab globally. Bhagwant Singh Mann questioned the move of MEA to choose Amritsar for landing these this plane here whereas there are hundreds of other airports in the country.

The Chief Minister said that he has already raised this issue with the MEA and MHA but hasn’t received any positive response from them. He said that one plane had landed a few days back and now two more planes are being landed without any proper justification. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjabis are being targeted because Prime Minister and his party doesn’t like them despite of the fact that more than 90% of people martyred, jailed or exiled during Indian freedom struggle were from Punjab.

The Chief Minister said that it is the moral responsibility of the MEA to explain why Punjab especially Amritsar has been chosen for this landing. He said that despite of fact that a hostile neighbour is 40 kilometres away from Amritsar, an Army plane of US is being landed here. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that when the state government demands starting of international flights from here then the demand is declined by citing several frivolous reasons.

However, the Chief Minister said that to tarnish the image of state the plane carrying deportees is being landed here without any rationale. He said that if the plane carrying former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Shiekh Haseena can be landed at Hindon air port and Rafale jet can land in Ambala then why can’t be this plane taken to any other part of country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that illegal immigration is not only the problem of Punjab but it is a national problem whereas projection is being made that Punjab is severely affected by this so only Punjabis are being deported from United States.

Training his guns against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister quipped that the ‘self proclaimed global leader’ has failed to secure rights of Indians. He said that it is the failure of foreign policy of the country as when Modi was shaking hand with his friend Donald Trump, at the same time the chained Indians were being deported through Army plane. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that  except his self glorification Modi has gained nothing for the  country in his trip and the chained Indians deported to their native land are a return gift by Trump to Modi.

The Chief Minister bemoaned that it is unfortunate that the Government of India has not been able to ensure dignified return of these hapless Indians. He said that these children of our country are a victim  of the system that has prevailed in the country in last seven decades where illegal migration has flexed its muscles. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is shameful that instead of standing for them in this hour of crisis, the Modi government has abandoned them which is not at all justified.

The Chief Minister said that these brothers and sisters should have been received gracefully  and the Government of India should have sent its own plane to bring them back. He said that instead of ensuring their dignified return the Government of India has humiliated the Indians for which they can be never forgiven. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated as Punjabis have always stood against the regressive policies of the Union government so BJP and its government hates Punjabis and is hell bent upon hatching the conspiracies to defame them.

Chandigarh, February 14

Haryana Energy Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the Union Government has sanctioned Rs. 6,797 crore for various power projects in Haryana under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This includes sanctioned for works worth Rs. 3,638.21 crore for system modernization and smart distribution in the Gurugram and Faridabad districts.

Notably, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at enhancing the financial viability and operational efficiency of the power distribution sector.

Sh.  Anil Vij shared that the scheme includes works such as inviting tenders for smart metering, starting the installation of prepaid smart meters, and other related tasks. The financial viability of distribution utilities is crucial for the entire power sector value chain.

Chandigarh, February 14

Haryana State Election Commissioner Sh. Dhanpat Singh has issued instructions to all concerned Deputy Commissioners in view of the Urban Local Body elections that they should prepare the supplementary voter list of the final published voter list of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Municipality.

The State Election Commissioner said while preparing the supplementary list, the officers should ensure including complete details of deceased voters, names included, names deleted and voters transferred from one ward to another. The supplementary voter list will be made available to the concerned presiding officer at the time of polling so that the possibility of double voting can be avoided.

Chandigarh, February 14

The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining, registering 238 cases and arresting 136 individuals in January 2025. During this period, the Bureau team conducted raids at 582 locations across the state concerning the illegal mining of soil/sand/gravel, seizing 258 vehicles on the spot.

Under the efficient leadership of Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur, the Bureau launched a campaign against illegal activities, particularly illegal mining. In this sequence, a fine of Rs 127.86 lakh was imposed on the land mafia involved in illegal mining in January 2025, out of which Rs 63.54 lakh was recovered in the same month (January 2025), and the process of recovering the outstanding fine is ongoing.

The Enforcement Bureau team, taking action against the land mafia involved in illegal mining in district Panchkula, seized 16 vehicles in a single day, including 13 dumpers, one poklane machine, and 2 hydras, and took legal action against the accused. According to the information received, it was revealed that these land mafias, under the guise of valid mining, illegally mined up to 16 feet and stole 94112 DJS of minerals. The department has imposed a fine of Rs 3 crore 70 lakh 43 thousand 600 on the accused.

In 2024, the Bureau, while running a campaign against illegal activities related to 6 departments, 49017 vehicles were checked with the help of transport department , out of which 29281 vehicles were seized. Action was taken against these vehicles by imposing a fine of more than Rs 100 crore 70 lakh.

It is noteworthy that the State Enforcement Bureau was constituted by the Haryana government in the state on July 22, 2023, and since then, the Bureau has been actively working and systematically working against illegal activities. Special campaigns are also conducted by the Enforcement Bureau from time to time, in which the Enforcement Bureau team conducts raids at different places and takes action against illegal activities. He informed that at present, cases related to 6 departments have been taken up by the Enforcement Bureau, which include cases like illegal mining, action against those who steal electricity, prevent water theft, take action against those who smuggle liquor, take action against those who occupy government properties, cutting illegal colonies, etc. At present, 22 police stations of the Enforcement Bureau are being operated in Haryana, where cases related to these departments are registered and action is taken.

In 2024, the State Enforcement Bureau team, formed with the objective of preventing illegal activities, inspected 5792 mining sites. In this case, 1169 cases were registered and 1117 people were arrested and action was taken against them. Out of these, 801 FIRs have been disposed of. He also informed that in the year 2024, 1493 vehicles were found involved in illegal mining related activities by the Enforcement Bureau team. The Bureau imposed a fine of Rs 11 crore 64 lakh on these vehicles, out of which Rs 8 crore 45 lakh was collected as fine.

Similarly, in the year 2024, 39398 FIRs were registered by the Bureau regarding illegal activities related to the electricity corporation, out of which 31110 FIRs were disposed of by the Bureau. He said that an amount of more than Rs 86 crore 81 lakh has been recovered by the Bureau team in the year 2024 regarding cases related to power theft in the state. He informed that in the year 2024, 439 demolition drives were conducted by the Town and Country Planning Department against encroachments, in reference to which 930 FIRs were registered. In this case, 373 people were arrested by the Bureau. He informed that 1404 cases related to the Irrigation Department have been registered by the Bureau, out of which 1240 cases have been disposed of. The Bureau has recovered an amount of Rs 20 lakh 79 thousand in this regard.

Similarly, while taking action against liquor smugglers, the Bureau inspected 12576 sites in the year 2024. In this regard, 659 FIRs were registered by the Bureau, out of which 586 FIRs have been disposed of. In this case, 708 accused were arrested while 90 vehicles were seized. In the year 2024, 6648 liters of raw liquor, 3968.6 liters of lahan, 48110.3 liters of English liquor, 35184.2 liters of country liquor and 12711.8 liters of beer were recovered by the Enforcement Bureau.

Mr. Kapur said that the campaign against illegal mining will continue in the future as well. A policy of zero tolerance will be adopted against such people and strict action will be taken. He also appealed to the general public to ensure that they provide information related to illegal mining to the Enforcement Bureau. The name of the person giving the information will be kept confidential.

Chandigarh, February 14

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government will not let there be any shortage of fertilizers for crops of farmers. Fertilizers are being made available to farmers across the state as per requirement. He directed the officials to immediately make urea available in all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across the state.

The Chief Minister today took suo motu cognizance of the news related to shortage of urea and DAP in the media and directed the officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department to make adequate quantity of fertilizers available in all the districts of the state so that the production of crops is not affected.

Following the orders of the Chief Minister, the department officials said adequate quantity of fertilizers is available in the state. Urea fertilizer is also being made available in all PACS as per the increased need of the farmers. Apart from this, IFFCO and KRIBHCO managers have also been instructed to provide urea fertilizer as per demand in all PACS.

The Chief Minister said the interest of farmers is paramount for him and the state government is making efforts to get them fair prices for everything – from fertilizers and seeds to crops.

The Chief Minister said Haryana is the first state in the country where every grain of all crops is purchased at MSP. We have given the farmers the facility to make e-gate pass from home through e-kharid application to sell their crops in the market, he added.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini reiterated the commitment of the state government in the interest of farmers and said he himself is a farmer, so he understands the pain and need of the farmers. He will not let the hard-earned money of the farmers go waste. His doors are always open for farmers.