CM Saini by side, Union minister Rao Inderjit slams Haryana govt for neglecting Ahirwal
Gurgaon: Sharing the stage with chief minister Nayab Singh Saini at a rally in Rewari, Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh publicly criticised the BJP-led Haryana govt for neglecting the Ahirwal region and cautioned the party that discontent was brewing.
Speaking at Rao Tula Ram stadium, where the CM had just laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 288 crore on Sunday, Singh expressed his displeasure about various issues — from lack of civic infrastructure to environmental concerns.
"Ahirwal was ignored not once, but twice. Former chief ministers never visited Kosli, and people kept waiting," he said. Addressing Saini on the stage, he added, "Mr chief minister, we formed this govt — fulfilling our demands is our right."
The minister, who represents the region in Parliament, highlighted several critical issues plaguing south Haryana. Referring to a water crisis in Ahirwal, Singh said it could lead to a mass migration as people would have little option but to relocate to other places in the absence of adequate supply.
He also condemned the poor planning of civic infrastructure, citing the frequently flooded underpass that hampered patients' access to AIIMS Rewari.
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Singh brought attention to environmental concerns as well, pointing out that a dam meant to prevent industrial wastewater from flowing into Rewari during monsoon had been damaged in Rajasthan's Tijara. "We will not tolerate any kind of interference in our developmental efforts," he said.
Singh also emphasised Rewari's potential as the next commercial hub, pointing out there were infrastructural challenges in neighbouring Gurgaon.
"After Gurgaon, the next decade belongs to Rewari, but only if planning is done right and land is not sold haphazardly," he said.
Responding to the criticism, CM Saini attempted to reassure the gathering of his govt's commitment to balanced development. "We are not a govt of any one caste or region. We are here for all 2.7 crore people of Haryana," he said.
Saini also referred to various govt schemes, including free dialysis for kidney patients and Ayushman cards for senior citizens. The CM promised to fulfil 90 of 217 manifesto pledges by the end of this year and reiterated plans for establishing India's largest cooperative oil mill and a military museum in Rewari.
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