Modi likely to attend Haryana govt’s first anniversary on Oct 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the first anniversary celebrations of the BJP government in Haryana.

Top sources said the PM is expected to travel to Haryana on October 17 to attend the anniversary event of the Saini government in Sonepat. The event will see the PM unveil development projects and works worth thousands of crores.

A major state government flagship scheme being timed with the anniversary is Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to promote women’s empowerment by strengthening financial independence and providing social security, thereby fostering their overall well-being and societal participation. Already announced by the government, the scheme is to benefit women aged 23 and above with Rs 2,100 a month unless the beneficiary chooses to take a lesser amount.

It remains to be seen if Modi disburses the first instalment to the beneficiaries during his visit. There is also a likelihood that the commencement of commercial production of Maruti Suzuki’s Kharkhoda plant in Sonepat may be launched the day he arrives.

The Tribune has learnt that CM Nayab Singh Saini had extended an invitation to the PM to visit Haryana on the completion of the BJP government’s first year in power. Saini had taken oath of office as CM on October 17, 2024.

CM is learnt to have proposed three dates for PM's arrival to Haryana -- October 17 (the first anniversary of BJP government); November 1 (Haryana Day) and November 25 (the 350th martyrdom day of ninth Sikh Guru Guru Tegh Bahadur). The likely tentative plan of the PM is to visit Sonepat on October 17.