55 Years vs 11 Years – Congress only showed dreams to the Poor, while Double-Engine Government Turned them into Reality- CM
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Under Congress Rule, the poor became poorer, While PM Modi gave them respect and facilities says CM
Opposition spreading lies and confusion, But people are now aware – CM
Panchkula, August 4 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while jibing at the Congress, said that even after being in power for 55 years since independence, the party failed to bring real change for the poor. During the reign of the Congress, the poor became poorer while under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the central and state governments have brought real benefits to the people through various welfare schemes at grassroot level.
The Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was addressing a state-level programme in Panchkula on Monday. He said that in the past, Congress promised plots to poor families but failed to provide proper documents or possession. Today, our government has not only given legal documents but also handed over the actual possession of 100-square-yard plots to beneficiaries, he said.
The Chief Minister said that Congress’s promises never turned into action. Before 2014, rural households did not even have access to LPG gas cylinders. Women struggled with smoke from wood-fired stoves, and getting a cylinder meant waiting in long lines for days, he said. But Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ and ensured clean cooking fuel reached lakhs of homes. He said that the state government is providing gas cylinders to poor families for Rs. 500. So far, 18 lakh families have benefitted from this initiative.
He said that before 2014, many women in Haryana had to walk kilometers just to get drinking water. For 55 years, no one paid attention to this hardship. But now, thanks to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, every household is being provided with tap water under the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’.
Taking a dig at the opposition, he said those who ruled for decades are now pretending to care about the poor. They are spreading lies, saying the Constitution is under threat because Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has come to power for the third time. The truth is, our Constitution is completely safe. The only thing under threat is the Congress party itself, which is slowly losing relevance, he added.
He questioned what Congress had actually done in 55 years for the welfare of common people. They mislead people with false promises. For example, there was a time when even opening a bank account was a big hurdle for poor people. Today, thanks to ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’, poor people can open their accounts easily and can save their money.
He further said that Rahul Gandhi mocks ‘Jan Dhan’ accounts, asking who will deposit money in them. I challenge him to look at the data, he should see the figures of ‘Jan Dhan’ accounts, in which the poor have deposited their hard-earned savings in the last 11 years.
The Chief Minister said that earlier, women had to wait until dark to defecate. Congress never made it a priority. PM, Sh. Modi changed that by launching a nationwide ‘Har Ghar Sauchalay Yojana’, giving women dignity and safety. It wasn’t just about building toilets—it was a revolution for women’s respect, he said.
Speaking on healthcare, he said that before 2014, many families couldn’t afford treatment. The ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ and ‘Chirayu Haryana scheme’ are now providing free treatment of up to Rs.5 lakh. So far, 22 lakh people in Haryana have benefitted, and Rs. 2,500 crore has been spent on treatment. Back in 2004, Congress only gave Rs. 10,000 to the poor for house repairs. Today, our government provides Rs. 80,000, he added.
He said that some opposition leaders are falsely claiming that the government is collecting Rs. 5,000 crore in the name of collector rates. The truth is, in over 80 percent of areas in Haryana, rates have increased by only 10 percent. There is a process for this, under which the collector rate is renewed every year considering the highest registry as the basis. Spreading such lies is irresponsible, he said.
The Chief Minister said that people now understand the truth. The days of false propaganda are over. The public is aware and alert. The double-engine government is fully committed to the welfare of the poor, women, and farmers—and this work will continue.
Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, Panchkula Mayor, Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, BJP district head Ajay Mittal, BJP state vice-president Banto Kataria, Deputy Commissioner Monika Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Nisha Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police Srishti Gupta, senior officers and a large number of beneficiaries attended the programme.
