Haryana CM announces Hansi as state's 23rd district
Hansi, Dec 16
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that Hansi will be accorded district status as the 23rd district of the state, marking a significant administrative milestone for the region.
The Chief Minister said the official notification will be issued within a week, after which Hansi will formally attain district status from the revenue administration perspective.
Addressing a ‘Vikas rally’ here, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of three development projects of Rs 77.30 crore.
Recalling Hansi’s rich historical and cultural legacy, CM Saini described it as a land of valour and sacrifice, once known as the gateway of Hindustan. He paid homage to the sacrifices made during the First War of Independence in 1857, stating that the historic Lal Sadak still bears testimony to the brutal atrocities of the British, where freedom fighters were mercilessly crushed.
He said Hansi’s prominence predates even the freedom struggle, noting that the town was earlier known as Asi and Asigarh, and during the reign of Emperor Harsha, it served as the capital of the Satluj province.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional development, the Chief Minister said no stone would be left unturned for the progress of Hansi.
Highlighting development works, he stated projects of Rs 1,008 crore have been executed in the Hansi Assembly constituency in the past 11 years, whereas only Rs 253 crore of works were undertaken during the Congress regime.
The Chief Minister said out of the 217 promises made in the Sankalp Patra election manifesto, the double-engine government has fulfilled 54 promises within a year, while work on 163 promises is currently underway.
Though one year may appear brief, he said, it has witnessed development progressing at three times the earlier pace, reflecting the government’s commitment to non-stop development.
He added that during its third term as well, the government has taken decisive steps to ensure inclusive growth and safeguard the interests of all sections of society.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the district status is welcome, I hope this isn't just an election-year announcement. The real test will be sustained development over the next 5 years, not just foundation stones. The people of Hansi deserve consistent progress.
As someone from Hisar district, I'm happy for our neighbours in Hansi. It has always been a major town. Having its own district headquarters will reduce travel for paperwork and court cases. Bahut accha kadam hai.
The historical context given by the CM is impressive. Knowing it was once the capital of a province under Harsha gives us so much pride. Hope this new status helps preserve and promote that heritage alongside modern development.
Interesting read. The comparison of spending (Rs 253 cr vs Rs 1008 cr) is quite stark. If the infrastructure matches the numbers, this could be a model for how administrative reorganisation can boost regional growth.
Finally! We've been demanding this for years. Better roads, schools, and hospitals should now be a priority. Also hoping for more job opportunities so our youth don't have to migrate to Gurugram or Delhi.
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