Haryana Diary: Lack of unity ails farmer unions

Kurukshetra: As various farmer unions announce separate dates and styles for protests against the India-US trade deal, the lack of coordination and unity among them has become a common and pressing question for their leaders. Though leaders have skilfully dodged the issue to avoid a war of words, differences are evident. They have shunned meetings despite being in the same city and devised separate strategies for the same cause.

Academic circles abuzz over MDU VC appointment

Rohtak: Speculation surrounds the next Vice-Chancellor appointment at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, after Prof. Rajbir Singh’s second three-year tenure ended. Prof. Somnath Sachdeva is serving as acting VC, but academic circles buzz with debate over whether a new appointee will be brought in or if he could be confirmed as the regular VC as his second stint as Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University ends later this year.

Private bouncers hired to guard school irk students, parents

Gurugram: An unusual security presence has left parents at a prestigious South Delhi school on edge. A prominent Gurugram real estate developer — facing backlash over 1,000 undelivered housing units — has reportedly hired private bouncers to guard the school gates. Fearing angry homebuyers might track him down during the school run, the builder’s “contingency plan” has instead bred unease among students and families.

Digvijay Chautala asks CM Saini to clarify stand on SYL issue

Hisar: Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leader Digvijay Chautala took a swipe at Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who has been campaigning in Punjab for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Assembly polls. Chautala, during a Sunday visit to Bhiwani, urged Saini to clarify his position on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue. He noted that when BJP leaders in Punjab oppose sharing water with Haryana, the Chief Minister should state his stand publicly while seeking votes there. Chautala also sought Saini’s response on Chandigarh’s status.

Haryana CM urged to keep replies short

Chandigarh: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has developed a penchant for marathon speeches in the state assembly. His reply on alleged fraudulent recruitments in HPSC and HSSC lasted nearly two and a half hours, while his response to the Governor’s address exceeded two hours. The main Opposition Congress is exasperated, accusing the CM of dodging their questions. In one instance, an MLA folded his hands, pleading for brevity. Congress MLAs initially escaped via walkouts, but the BJP turned these into political ammunition, forcing the Opposition to endure the verbal marathons.