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Haryana CM Calls to Make Punjab 'Rangla' Again, Highlights OBC Role

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called for collective effort to make Punjab prosperous and vibrant again, stating the upcoming assembly election is about changing the state's political direction. He addressed the Saini Samaj in Gurdaspur, highlighting Punjab's challenges with unemployment, drugs, crime, and migration. Saini expressed confidence that the OBC community, constituting 31% of Punjab's population, will unite to play a decisive role in forming a BJP government. He also detailed his government's welfare schemes in Haryana, including free dialysis, home-delivered pensions, and MSP payments to farmers.

Key Points: Haryana CM Saini: Make Punjab 'Rangla', OBCs Key in Polls

  • Call to revive 'Rangla Punjab'
  • Upcoming polls about political direction
  • OBC community pivotal for BJP
  • Highlights Haryana welfare schemes
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Together 'we must make Punjab Rangla Punjab again', calls Haryana CM

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urges unity to revive Punjab, citing challenges like drugs & unemployment, ahead of state elections.

"is not merely about changing a government, but about changing the political direction of Punjab - Nayab Singh Saini"

Gurdaspur, March 1

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that together "we must make Punjab 'Rangla Punjab' again", stating it "is the sacred land of the Gurus, sacrifice and martyrdom".

He said even after suffering the trauma of Partition, the people of Punjab refused to succumb to despair and turned self-belief into their greatest strength.

Addressing a programme of the Saini Samaj at Dinanagar in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, Saini said the upcoming Punjab Assembly election "is not merely about changing a government, but about changing the political direction of Punjab and ensuring respect for its society".

The CM said he felt proud to be present on this sacred land. He called upon everyone to work together to once again make Punjab a leading state on the path of development.

The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to give due respect to the Saini samaj. "By making a small worker like him the Chief Minister, he empowered the community." He said that on Monday, he would present his second Budget in the Haryana Assembly. Out of 217 resolutions, 60 have been fulfilled, and work is progressing rapidly on 120 others.

Highlighting the state government's schemes, the Chief Minister said free dialysis facilities are being provided to kidney patients in all hospitals and medical colleges in Haryana. Pensions are being delivered to senior citizens at their homes on the 10th of every month. Under the Lado Lakshmi Yojana, women are being given Rs 2,100. Crops are being procured from farmers at the minimum support price (MSP) with payment within 48 hours. Farmers are also benefiting from the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana.

He said houses are being constructed and provided to the poor, and plots are being allotted to families without land. Families residing on Panchayati land for a long time have also been granted ownership rights.

The Chief Minister said development in Punjab has been affected because power remained confined to a few hands. "Now is the time to change the direction of politics."

He expressed confidence that in the upcoming Assembly elections, the OBC community will unite and play a decisive role in forming a Bharatiya Janata Party government to make Punjab prosperous and vibrant once again.

He said the OBC community constitutes 31 per cent of Punjab's population and should come together to become the axis of politics and play a significant role.

Saini said the situation in Punjab "is currently very challenging. The state is grappling with unemployment, drug abuse, crime and migration, and the time has come to address these issues. The Saini samaj has a major role to play in this effort".

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartening to hear leaders acknowledge Punjab's spirit and sacrifice. The mention of making it a leading state in development is the need of the hour. Let's hope this translates into bipartisan efforts for the state's progress, beyond just political rhetoric. 🙏
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Rohit P
Focusing on the OBC community's role seems like a clear election strategy. Punjab's problems need everyone's involvement, not just one community. Development should be inclusive. The schemes he listed for Haryana sound good, but can they be replicated here effectively?
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Punjab, its vibrancy is unmatched. The call to restore that is powerful. However, the article jumps from historical tribute to budget details and caste politics. A more focused vision for Punjab's specific challenges would be more convincing.
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Vikram M
True, Punjab is the land of Gurus and bravery. But now it's the land of farmer distress and youth looking for jobs abroad. "Changing the political direction" is a nice slogan, but who has the actual blueprint? We need actions, not just words from any party.
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Kavya N
The Lado Lakshmi Yojana and MSP payments within 48 hours mentioned for Haryana are impressive. If similar welfare and agricultural support can be guaranteed for Punjab with transparency, it would be a game-changer. That's the kind of development talk we want to hear!

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