Bhagwant Mann Sees Haryana Chief Minister Even in His Dreams, says Nayab Singh Saini
If there is a paper leak gang in Bhiwani, why doesn’t the Punjab Government act through its own police, questions CM?
BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab, says Nayab Singh Saini
Chandigarh, August 10- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday, remarked that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, instead of fulfilling the promises made to the people of Punjab, now seems to be busy worrying about Haryana. Bhagwant Mann now sees the Haryana Chief Minister even in his dreams, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while addressing a press conference here today.
He said that the Punjab Chief Minister should first account for the promises made to the people of his own state and tell them how many of those commitments had actually been fulfilled. The Aam Aadmi Party had made a series of tall promises to the people of Punjab before coming to power, but the people of the state today felt let down. With the Assembly elections only a few months away, he said, the same people are once again being subjected to fresh promises and announcements aimed at misleading them.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Punjab Chief Minister can now be seen speaking from public platforms about releasing pension amounts for one or two months. If the intention was to provide benefits to women, why were these benefits not given from the very first year? he asked.
Haryana fulfilled its commitment to women in the very first Budget-CM
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that in contrast, the Haryana Government had honoured its commitment to women by deciding on its very first Budget to provide Rs. 2,100 to eligible women. He said the injustice suffered by women in Punjab could not be addressed merely by making a few announcements when elections are approaching. The people of Punjab deserve an account of the promises made to them, not another round of bogus political announcements, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
AAP called itself staunchly honest, Punjab’s situation tells a different story-CM
The Chief Minister also launched a strong attack on the Aam Aadmi Party’s claim of being ‘staunchly honest’. He said the AAP had built its politics around the image of being a ‘staunchly honest’ party, but the present condition of Punjab raises serious questions about that claim. The Aam Aadmi Party used to call itself staunchly honest, but looking at the condition of Punjab today, one fails to understand what kind of honesty this is, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said.
The Chief Minister said that the people of Punjab had first suffered exploitation under the Congress and that the Aam Aadmi Party had now taken that exploitation even a step ahead. He said the people of Punjab are well aware of the ground reality and will not be misled by political rhetoric and last-minute announcements.
If the Punjab CM claims there is a paper-leak gang, why doesn’t the Punjab Government act through its own police?
Responding to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s allegations about a paper-leak gang in Haryana, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that if the Punjab Chief Minister genuinely believed that a paper leak gang was operating in Bhiwani, the Punjab Government should get its own police to take action. If you believe there is a paper leak gang operating in Bhiwani, why does the Punjab Government not take action through its own police? he questioned.
The Chief Minister said allegations without facts and political statements without evidence are neither appropriate nor responsible.
Bhiwani’s achievements speak for themselves
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Bhiwani, popularly known as Chhoti Kashi, had earned a distinct place for itself through its contribution to the state and the nation. He said sportspersons from Bhiwani had won five gold medals and brought glory to both Haryana and the country. This, he said, is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of the players as well as the results of the State Government’s sports policy.
The Chief Minister also pointed out that Bhiwani is the district associated with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and said this fact should also be kept in perspective while making allegations about the district. He said the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders had developed a habit of making false statements, but the people of Haryana are fully aware of the facts and understood the difference between political rhetoric and ground reality.
BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab- Nayab Singh Saini
On questions regarding a possible alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini made it clear that the BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab. He said the people of Punjab had now realised that the state’s development and the welfare of its people could be ensured only through a double-engine government.
Referring to the recent meeting between Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, he said the Prime Minister represented the aspirations and voice of 140 crore Indians. There is nothing unusual about anyone seeking a meeting with the Prime Minister. If anyone wants to meet him, they are free to do so, he said, adding that every meeting with the Prime Minister should not necessarily be viewed through a political lens.
BJP gaining ground in Punjab
The Chief Minister said public confidence in the BJP was steadily increasing in Punjab. He said the people had made up their minds that the state needed a government that could deliver tangible results in development, employment, security and public welfare. There is a favourable atmosphere for the BJP in Punjab, and the BJP is going to form the government in the state in the coming period, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said.
No woman will lose any existing benefit; applications can be submitted in September
Clarifying the position on the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said women belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs. 1.80 lakh would also be given an opportunity to apply for the scheme in September. He categorically assured that no woman would lose any benefit that she is already receiving.
The Chief Minister said some people are attempting to create confusion and mislead women over the scheme. He made it clear that the State Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding the interests of women and ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits due to them.
In Punjab, an earlier pension was reduced under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said people from Punjab had told him that after the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’ was introduced in the state, elderly persons who had earlier been receiving a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500 are no longer receiving that amount, as now they are getting only Rs. 1,000. He said the situation in Haryana is different. The Haryana Government, he said, is extending benefits to women strictly in accordance with the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Reiterating his assurance, the Chief Minister said, No woman in Haryana will have any existing benefit stopped. He said good governance and public welfare remained an unwavering commitment of the Haryana Government.
Opposition spreading lies, younger generation must know the reality of Congress rule
Taking on the Opposition, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said it had made a practice of speaking without facts and continuously spreading misinformation. He stressed that it was important to make the younger generation aware of the reality of the Congress regime, as the hardships and difficulties of that period had actually been experienced by their elders.
The Chief Minister said that during the Congress era, people had to stand in long queues for several days, even in severe cold, to get LPG cylinders. He said the Congress had created a system in which people had to struggle even for basic necessities, but the younger generation today had not witnessed those difficulties and therefore needed to be made aware of the reality of that period.
In contrast, he said, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had transformed the delivery of government welfare by ensuring that benefits reached the intended beneficiaries directly through their bank accounts.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the difference between the two approaches was clear, while people had earlier been forced to struggle to access basic government benefits, the present government had focused on ensuring direct, transparent and hassle-free delivery of welfare schemes to beneficiaries.
Haryana to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had called upon the nation to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recalling the immense human suffering caused by the Partition.
He said the freedom that the country celebrates today came at a tremendous human cost, with lakhs of people losing their lives and countless others enduring unimaginable suffering during the Partition.
Recalling the tragedy, the Chief Minister said August 14 marked the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history, when lakhs of women, elderly persons, children and daughters were subjected to immense suffering. Many people were forced to leave behind their homes, livelihoods, businesses and even their families, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said August 14 was an occasion to remember all those who lost everything during the Partition and to pay tribute to their courage and suffering.
He said programmes would be organised at different locations across Haryana with the objective of ensuring that the younger generation remained aware of the tragedy of Partition and understood the pain and hardships endured by people during that period.
Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign emerging as a mass movement
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had called upon citizens to participate in Tiranga Yatras under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and to hoist the national flag at their homes and establishments.
Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, he said, the campaign was steadily taking the shape of a mass movement across the country.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Tiranga Yatra had commenced from Narnaul on August 9, and lakhs of young people across Haryana are participating in various programmes with patriotic slogans of “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.
He said the campaign was not an issue associated with any particular political party but a national endeavour in which every citizen should participate.
Calling upon people to come together in the spirit of national pride, the Chief Minister said Tiranga Yatras would be organised across Haryana to honour the revolutionaries and freedom fighters who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.
He said the national flag symbolised the sacrifices of those who fought for India’s freedom and urged people to participate in the campaign with a sense of collective responsibility and patriotism.
Haryana’s sports policy yielding results, sportspersons bringing laurels to the country and the world
The Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the sports policy of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the sports policy of the Haryana Government are yielding positive results. Today, Haryana’s sports persons are making their mark across the country and abroad and bringing laurels to the state, he said.
He said this was the result of the hard work of the sportspersons, the support of their families and the facilities being provided by the government. He said Haryana had around 2,000 sports nurseries and that sports infrastructure in the state was being continuously strengthened.
The Chief Minister said that during the Congress regime, there were only announcements regarding sports, whereas the BJP Government had worked on the ground to provide better sports facilities, training and opportunities to sportspersons.
Talks underway with electricity employees
Responding to a question regarding the strike by electricity employees, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that talks are underway between the government and the electricity employees.
He said the government is serious about the issues of the employees and is making efforts to find a solution through a positive dialogue.