Haryana Diary: Rakesh Tikait continues to pull crowds

Yamunanagar: The farmers’ agitation has ended, but Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait continues to be a crowd puller. The BKU organised a ‘Kisan Samman and Vijay Divas’ programme at the new grain market in Jagadhri recently. The chief guest was Rakesh Tikait. The programme witnessed a heavy turnout of farmers leaving everyone surprised. The programme became the talk of the town as not only local farmers but also political leaders didn’t expect such a gathering at the event.

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All talk, no action on Thanesar roads

Kurukshetra: The poor condition of roads in the city area has become the centre of politics in Thanesar. Not only Opposition leaders but also leaders of coalition partner JJP are not shying away from targeting the Thanesar BJP MLA and criticising the government departments for the poor condition. While the politicians are making all efforts to take advantage of the situation and are planning protests to gain politically, the local residents continue to suffer.

Officers pleased, supporters dejected

Jhajjar: The recent expansion of the state Cabinet has left supporters of an MLA in Ahirwal region dejected as they were confident of a Cabinet berth for their leader who has been in the race of ministership since the formation of the coalition government. His name also came up for discussion prominently this time after some media houses described him as a strong contender, but he and supporters had to face disappointment. In contrast, administrative officers of his district are happy with the development. “We have heaved a sigh of relief as the MLA still does not miss the opportunity to intervene in administrative work. The situation would have aggravated had he become minister,” reacts an officer.

Covid restrictions to hit VIP events

Faridabad: The imposition of Covid curbs till January 12 may be the last resort to check the spurt in cases in the district, but it has hit programmes aimed at the publicity of some VIPs in the district. The Sansad Khel Mahotsav, an important sports event on which funds to the tune of several thousands have been spent, has been postponed. Insiders claim that some ministers or MLAs who had been super busy in holding public programmes in the past few months and had been garnering good space in media stand to be disappointed by the lockdown curbs. Many of these VIPs had been attending two to three public functions daily for the past several weeks.