Formation of triple engine govt to ensure rapid development: Saini

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday boosted the election campaign of BJP candidates vying for the position of Mayor and municipal councillors in the upcoming civic body polls by holding ‘Jan Ashirwad Sabha’ here on Monday. He sought vote for the BJP’s mayoral candidate Ram Avtar Valmiki and 22 others contesting the polls for the post of councillors.

BJP national secretary Om Prakash Dhankar, state president Mohan Lal Badoli, Cooperation Minister Dr Arvind Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Ramchander Jangra, former Ministers -- Manish Grover and Krishan Murti Hooda -- were among those dignitaries present on the occasion. Many people also joined the BJP on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Saini said the faith of the people in the public welfare policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had grown stronger. This trust had led to the formation of the BJP government for the third consecutive term at the Centre and in the state. The government was committed to transparency, fulfilling people’s expectations. Now, with the formation of the triple-engine government in the state, development works would be undertaken at three times the speed, he added.

“As soon as the present state government assumed office, appointment letters were given to 25,000 youth selected on merit basis without any Kharchi-Parchi as promised in the Sankalp Patra. Within the first 100 days of its remarkable development, the government introduced free dialysis services for kidney patients in the state, fulfilling a commitment made in the Sankalp Patra. Additionally, under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, women from households with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh are being provided gas cylinders at a cost of just Rs 500, benefiting approximately 15 lakh families,” said Saini.

The Chief Minister said the government had decided to grant ownership rights to farmers who were cultivating land for a long time but were deprived of such rights. Similarly, individuals who have built homes on panchayat land for over 20 years will also be granted ownership rights, a decision that has brought significant relief to the people.

“Haryana is the first state in the country where all crops are being purchased at MSP. While considering the demand of commission agents (Arhtiyas) for an increase in commission, the government has raised it from Rs 40 to Rs 55 per quintal, resulting in Rs 309 crore being transferred to their accounts. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, solar panels of up to 2 kilowatts are being installed in the homes of poor and eligible families,” said Saini.