After winning Haryana under the leadership of PM and forming the government, Saini reached Delhi for the first time to seek blessings from PM.

*CM Nayab Singh Saini meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi*

*Discussions held on various developmental projects and initiatives for State’s progress*

*Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, “Double-Engine” Government will further accelerate the State’s development, Chief Minister*

MPNN NEWS DESK
New Delhi – October 26-* Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed various developmental projects and initiatives aimed at the growth of the state. The Chief Minister expressed his vision that, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the “double-engine” government (Haryana and central government) will accelerate the pace of development in Haryana.

The Chief Minister was addressing the media persons after his meeting with the Prime Minister at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi. Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajeev Jaitly also remained present.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister emphasised the need to speed up development initiatives to make life easier and more facile for the citizens. In line with this goal, the Chief Minister had previously met with the Union Minister, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and the Union Minister, Road, Transport, and Highways, Sh. Nitin Gadkari, where several projects received approval.

*We will raise Haryana to new heights in development*

The Chief Minister affirmed his commitment to advancing Haryana’s development, promising efforts to elevate the state to new heights in growth and progress. Under these projects, plans for expanding metro rail and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in Gurugram, along with extending the RRTS project from Sarai Kale Khan to Panipat, further upto Karnal. Similarly, with the aim to reduce traffic jams and make commuting easy for people, a network of roads is being constructed across Haryana.

*Central Government has empowered women over the past decade*

Responding to a question about the representation of women in the Haryana Assembly, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign from Panipat, Haryana. Over the past decade, the Central Government has focused on empowering women. Recently, the Union Government passed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ to strengthen women’s role in governance. The Chief Minister said that this bill will certainly enable more women to serve in Legislative Assemblies.

He expressed that the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ was a gift from the Prime Minister to empower women, enabling them to explore new frontiers. Further, he highlighted initiatives like ‘Drone Didi’ and the empowerment of women’s self-help groups, part of the double-engine government’s commitment to skill and support women across India.

*Direction given to officers to procure every grain of Paddy*

The Chief Minister in response to a question about paddy procurement stated that he has directed the officers to ensure the procurement of every grain of paddy with moisture content up to 17 percent and if any complaint is received in this regard, strict action will be taken against them.

*International Gita Mahotsav Celebrated with enthusiasm Nationwide and Abroad*

The Chief Minister said that International Gita Mahotsav, is celebrated every year in Kurukshetra, the land where Lord Krishna imparted the wisdom of the Gita. The festival attracts people from not only across the nation but from abroad as well, including Union Ministers and other distinguished guests.

While responding to a question regarding the Rajya Sabha candidate for Haryana, the Chief Minister said that such decisions are made by the party’s central parliamentary board. Speaking about the BJP’s membership campaign, he said that the BJP has launched a membership campaign with specific targets assigned by the party’s national president, Sh. J.P. Nadda. As part of this initiative, each MLA has been tasked with adding 20,000 new members, while each MP has a target of enrolling 30,000 new members.

*Prime Minister implemented programmes like Ayushman Cards for all*

The Chief Minister while responding to a question regarding the Congress’s delay in appointing Leader of Opposition, the Chief Minister said it was an internal issue within the party, reflecting internal conflicts. He added that Congress and I.N.D.I. alliance continues to mislead the public, despite programs like Ayushman Cards, implemented by the Prime Minister, which benefit all citizens without discrimination.