The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, April 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the efforts of the Haryana Government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, for its consistent work towards the welfare of the underprivileged.
He said that the dismal state of government jobs in Haryana prior to 2014 is well known, and praised the current administration for effectively rectifying the systemic issues inherited from the previous Congress government. Today, Haryana has set an exemplary record in offering government jobs without any Kharchi-Parchi. It is a matter of pride that he has got such a partner government in Haryana to realize the vision of developed India.
The Prime Minister was addressing a public gathering after inaugurating air services and laying the foundation stone of Terminal-2 at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar on Monday.
The Prime Minister commended the state government’s transparency in recruitment, adding that over 25,000 eligible youth were provided government employment before the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini takes oath.
He further added that the state government is actively preparing a roadmap to create thousands of new jobs in the near future.Highlighting Haryana’s contribution to national service, the Prime Minister said, “Haryana is a land of valiant youth who protect the nation’s borders.”
He criticized the Congress government for neglecting the demands of soldiers under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, adding that after the BJP came to power, it ensured the nationwide implementation of OROP.
He informed that over Rs 13,500 crore has so far been disbursed under the OROP scheme in Haryana alone.
Expressing confidence in the state’s progress, the Prime Minister said that Haryana will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the vision of a developed India. The fragrance of Haryana’s soil will continue to spread across the world, he added.
Beginning his speech in a heartfelt Haryanvi accent, Prime Minister Modi connected warmly with the audience. As he took the stage, he greeted the crowd in local dialect: Mahare Hariyana Ke Dhakad Logaan Nai Ram-Ram, Thade Jawan, Thade Khiladi, Thada Bhaichara- Yo Sai Haryana Ki Pechchaan (Ram-Ram to the strong people of our Haryana – the brave soldiers, the stellar athletes, and the people with an unbreakable brotherhood – this is the identity of Haryana).
The crowd responded with thunderous applause, giving the Prime Minister a rousing welcome. He thanked the people of Haryana for their overwhelming presence despite the ongoing Lavani harvest season.
