Chandigarh– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi for introducing the One Nation-One Election Bill in Parliament today. He said that the passing of this bill will realize the Prime Minister's vision, and holding elections simultaneously will save both time and money, ensuring that the development process continues smoothly in the country and states.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while speaking to media persons after the event where 25 vultures were released into the open at the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Center in Pinjore. Environment, Forests and Wildlife Minister Rao Nabir Singh was also present on this occasion.
Sh Nayab Singh Saini criticized the Congress party, stating that they have always been in the habit of opposing the good work being done by the government. He pointed out that Congress ruled the country for 55 years, and if they had ever made any significant decisions for the welfare of farmers, they should share. He also mentioned that Congress currently governs Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, while the Aam Aadmi Party governs Punjab and Delhi. Despite this, farmers in these states are protesting and demonstrating. He accused both Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on doing politics in the name of farmers.
Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is consistently working in the best interest of farmers. He highlighted that the state government is purchasing 100 percent of crops at the minimum support price. Vegetable farmers are benefiting from the Bhavantar Yojana, and subsidies are being provided under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. He also said that Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi stands firmly with the farmers. Over Rs 4, 500 crore has been paid to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. He added that the Haryana government is providing subsidies to farmers on tractors and agricultural equipment, and new schemes are being developed to reduce farmers' expenses.He further said that in 2022, when the prices of urea and DAP increased internationally, Prime Minister Sh Modi intervened by banning price hikes, ensuring fertilizers remained affordable for farmers to avoid financial burdens. The Chief Minister criticized the UPA government for shelving the Swaminathan Commission report, pointing out that today, the Indi alliance—formerly part of the UPA—is now talking about farmers' welfare.
The Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to farmers for actively participating in stubble management. He said that this initiative has been praised by the Supreme Court as well.