Haryana Cong celebrates 136th foundation day

Chandigarh, December 28

A function was organised by the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) at its headquarters here on Monday to celebrate the 136th foundation day of the party.

HPCC chief Kumari Selja hoisted the party flag and said on December 28, 1885, the country got the Indian National Congress, which played an important role not only in instilling a sense of nationalism among the Indians, but also making India independent.

She said: “When the country got freedom from the Britishers, it was facing many crises due to the severe shortage of resources. Despite the odds, the Congress governments played an important role in development of the country.”

The Congress was founded in 1885 with 72 persons. Haryana people were proud that Lala Muralidhar of Ambala was one of those 72 persons, she added.

“Under the present BJP rule, millions of farmers and labourers are sitting on streets in this fierce cold against the conspiratorial agricultural laws of this government. More than 40 farmers have lost their lives. Today, the government is seeing only the interests of a few capitalists,” Selja added.

Others present included MLAs Pradeep Chaudhary, Renu Bala, Shelly Chaudhary and former Deputy CM Chandramohan Bishnoi. — TNS