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Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij declared his intention to oversee all constituencies as the senior-most MLA. He warned officials against lax implementation of government schemes. Vij criticized the Opposition for alleging Army saffronisation, defending Hindu traditions in military operations. The minister accused the Opposition of straying from real issues and targeting national beliefs.

Key Points: Haryana Minister Anil Vij Vows State-Wide Tour as Senior MLA

  • Anil Vij to tour Haryana meeting party workers
  • Warns officials over scheme implementation
  • Slams Opposition for Army 'saffronisation' claims
  • Defends Hindu traditions in military operations
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As senior-most MLA, my duty to oversee all of Haryana: Anil Vij

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij announces plans to oversee all constituencies, warns officials, and slams Opposition over Army remarks.

"I am the most senior MLA, so I have to oversee all of Haryana. – Anil Vij"

Chandigarh, July 31

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij said on Thursday that he "is the senior-most legislator and he has to oversee all of Haryana".

"I will soon begin a state-wide tour. I will meet new and old party workers and check on their well-being," he told the media.

Minister Vij is popular among his supporters for his straightforwardness.

He is known for criticising lazy officials in meetings.

Issuing a stern warning to officers, the Minister said, "I will also be checking on those officers who are not implementing government schemes."

He was responding to queries of the media regarding this week's BJP Legislative Party meeting during which constituencies were allotted to MLAs and Ministers but the names of seven-time MLA Vij was missing from the list.

"I am the most senior MLA, so I have to oversee all of Haryana, while other legislators have been given just one constituency each. I have won the state Assembly election seven times and I will soon begin touring all of Haryana. I will meet party workers at various locations and check in on their well-being. And I will also be checking those officers who fail to implement the government's schemes," Minister Vij said.

In response to a query about the Opposition's allegation in Parliament during the debate on "Operation Mahadev" and "Shiv Shakti", where they accused the Army of being saffronised, the Minister remarked, "The Opposition is against all traditions and beliefs of Hindustan."

Advising the Opposition, Minister Vij said, "They (Opposition) should know that every unit of our Army has temples and gurdwaras. They should also know that when our brave soldiers charge toward the enemy, they shout 'Jai Bajrang Bali!' They (Opposition) must understand that many military operations in our country have been named after Hindu traditions or Indian cultural identities."

Criticising the Opposition, the Minister said, "The Opposition should be ashamed. Should we name our operations after Pakistani missiles or other foreign references? The Opposition has completely strayed from real issues. In the name of political opposition to the Prime Minister, they have now started opposing the country itself. They are even targeting our national beliefs, centres of faith and religious traditions."

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While I appreciate Vij ji's dedication, I'm concerned about the focus on religious aspects. Shouldn't we keep military operations secular? Our soldiers come from all faiths and we should respect that diversity.
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Aditya G
As a Haryanvi, I'm proud of Vij sahab's work. He's right about overseeing the whole state - our development shouldn't be limited to just one constituency. Hope he addresses the water crisis during his tour!
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from the minister. In Western democracies, we usually see more separation between religion and state affairs. But I understand the cultural context here is different.
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Karthik V
Vij ji makes valid points about the Opposition's hypocrisy. They never had problems with names like "Operation Blue Star" or "Operation Vijay". Suddenly everything is "saffronisation"! 🤦‍♂️
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Neha E
Hope the minister's tour actually leads to concrete action. Too often these announcements remain just PR exercises. We need accountability in implementation of schemes, not just warnings to officers.
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Michael C
The cultural references in military operations are fascinating. Every nation draws from its heritage - Americans name operations after Greek mythology, British after historical battles. Why should India be any different?

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