Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the opposition has no real issues to discuss and therefore it is trying to spread rumors to mislead the people. He said that the traders, industrialists and people of the state are happy with the recent India-US trade deal. However, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s strategic moves have left the Congress party ‘Faded’.
The Chief Minister said this while addressing a press conference held at Haryana Niwas.
The Chief Minister shared that during his recent visit to Japan MoUs worth around Rs 5,000 crore were signed. Several investors have already identified land in the state to begin operations in this line. He said that major international industrial players have expressed interest in Haryana, and concrete steps are being taken to facilitate their entry.
The Chief Minister said that out of the 10 proposed Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) announced in the previous budget, sites for 6 have already been identified, and construction is progressing rapidly. The Chief Minister further said that the upcoming general budget is expected to introduce several new pro-industry policies.
Taking a dig at the political turmoil in Punjab following his recent visits to the neighboring state, the Chief Minister said that both Congress and AAP governments have mismanaged Punjab’s finances, whereas Haryana remains number one in economic management. He expressed confidence that the BJP will form the government in Punjab in the forthcoming election and will uplift the economy under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s leadership.
He said that Punjab’s farmers are aware that Haryana buys 24 crops at MSP and provides timely compensation in case of natural disasters.
Clarifying opposition allegations regarding the hiring of youths from other states through the HPSC, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is committed to provide the jobs purely on merit basis. As youth from Haryana secure jobs in Punjab, UP, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, candidates from other states can be selected in Haryana based strictly on merit and transparency.
Nayab Singh said that this year, the government has provided jobs to 36,000 youth based on merit. Currently, recruitment for 12,500 vacancies is underway, including 5,500 positions in the Police Department.
Replying to a question regarding the reports of deaths in Palwal district, the Chief Minister said that the government is fully alert and has formed teams to investigate the matter. All possible medical assistance is being provided to those affected.
