Opposition parties neglected Jind for long, claims CM

Jind: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that Opposition parties have only one agenda, that is to take votes and exploit people. He alleged that they made false promises to the people of this region and kept it backward instead of focusing on development. The chief minister was addressing a thanksgiving and Vikash Rally held in Jind on Sunday. Haryana deputy speaker Krishan Kumar Middha, the rally convener, warmly welcomed him. Addressing the gathering, the chief minister said that the land of Jind represents a blend of hard work and progress. He described it as the heartbeat of Haryana, where the sweat of farmers enriches the nation's food reserves. He extended greetings to elders, women and youth present at the rally.Targeting opposition parties, he said Jind was neglected for a long time. "False promises were made, and votes were harvested over generations, but no real development was carried out," CM Saini said. He said that being elected for a third consecutive term is a big responsibility. "It reminds the govt to work with greater dedication and fulfil every promise made to the people. Out of 217 promises in the election manifesto, 60 have already been fulfilled within one and a half years, while work is ongoing on the remaining 157," he added. The chief minister also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047," calling it not just a goal but a mass movement requiring participation from every citizen. He added that the govt follows the principle of "Nation First" and stands with citizens in every crisis. He also mentioned that despite global increases in oil prices, relief was provided by reducing excise duty on petroleum products, and strict measures are being taken to prevent black marketing. Rs 2,217 crore spent on Jind's development The chief minister said that the govt has implemented the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas" on the ground. Over the last 11.5 years, Rs 2217.61 crore has been spent on development works in this constituency, compared to Rs 380.97 crore spent during the previous Congress govt's 10-year tenure. He highlighted that 36,000 youth were given govt jobs in the past year without recommendations or bribes. In total, 1.8 lakh jobs have been provided over the last 11.5 years, including around 15,000 youths from Jind. Currently, recruitment for 13,500 new jobs is ongoing. The chief minister said that the govt is working with the vision of Antyodaya to ensure housing for everyone. Under the "Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana," Rs 2100 financial assistance is being provided to women. So far, Rs 834 crore has been given to 9.56 lakh women. Additionally, poor women are being provided LPG cylinders at Rs 500 per month.Farmer welfare and compensation The CM said farmers remain at the centre of govt policies. "All crops are being procured at MSP, and Rs 1.64 lakh crore has been transferred to the accounts of 12 lakh farmers. During the last 11.5 years, Rs 16,160 crore has been provided as compensation and insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, compared to Rs 1,138 crore during the previous Congress rule," he claimed. Major development projects in Jind New bus stand near Pandu Pindara built at Rs 32.21 crore Rs 32.86 crore spent on water supply and sewerage in approved colonies 200-bed extension building of Civil Hospital constructed at Rs 16 crore RUB on Jind-Panipat railway line built at Rs 18.95 crore 10 MLD STP established at Rs 13.82 crore Bypass from Jind-Bhiwani Road to Jind-Hansi Road built at Rs 12.05 crore 132 KV substation in Sector-9 built at Rs 12.39 crore Chhatrapati Shivaji Hostel at Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University built at Rs 11.75 crore Gymkhana Club in Sector-9 built at Rs 5.85 crore He also announced that one of the 10 new IMTs (Industrial Model Townships) in Haryana will be set up in Jind. Welfare schemes and public benefits MSID:: 130039396 413 |