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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JJP general secretary Digvijay Chautala blames AAP, BJP govt's negligence for water crisis in Haryana
Chandigarh: Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) general secretary Digvijay Chautala on Friday blamed the BJP-led Haryana govt's alleged negligence and the Aam Aadmi Party 's "low-level" politics for the drinking water crisis in northern parts of the state. Digvijay Chautala said the BJP leaders in Punjab openly opposed providing water to Haryana, while the AAP's Haryana unit remained completely silent on the ongoing dispute. He mentioned that the politics of both BJP and the AAP was exposed as they tried to balance on two fronts, and the people of Haryana suffered as a result. Digvijay expressed surprise that while half of Haryana faced a severe water crisis, the BJP leaders in Punjab were worried about their votes, and AAP leaders from Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana supported Punjab's stance and advocated for leaving Haryana's people thirsty. He pointed out that Haryana's representation in the Bhakra Beas Management Board had weakened over the years. Digvijay held the Haryana govt and the state's leaders at the Centre responsible for this. The JJP leader also expressed surprise at the Punjab govt and the AAP leadership for being responsible for the water crisis. He criticised Arvind Kejriwal, who claimed to be a son of Haryana, for supporting "inhumane actions" against his home state through his chief minister. Digvijay reminded Kejriwal that people in Siwani Mandi – Kejriwal's ancestral village – along with other districts in northern Haryana, were also thirsty, and the AAP's Punjab govt was to blame. He appealed to the Punjab govt to release water immediately, setting aside all paperwork, and not become part of any conspiracy to leave Haryana's people thirsty in the scorching heat. The JJP leader also questioned the AAP's Haryana leadership on their silence regarding the Haryana's interests. MSID:: 120826993 413 |
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Oppn slams Hry govt after DSP made to apologise
Hisar: Opposition leaders on Tuesday criticised the Haryana govt following the controversial public apology by a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), who was made to apologise on camera after removing BJP leader Manish Singal — son of former Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal — from the stage during chief minister Nayab Singh Saini's event in Sirsa on the morning of April 27, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among the voices of dissent were former Uttar Pradesh chief minister , Congress MP Deepender Hooda, and JJP leader Digvijay Chautala, who accused the BJP of undermining the dignity of the police force. Akhilesh, in a social media post, questioned whether the BJP was attempting to demoralise the police by forcing a law-abiding officer to apologise publicly. "This is condemnable," he said. Deepender, MP from Rohtak, lashed out at the ruling party, stating, "The BJP's arrogance and intoxication with power have crossed limits. Forcing a Haryana Police DSP to apologise simply because a BJP leader wasn't recognised at the chief minister's event is shameful. The close aides of the CM are tarnishing both the dignity of the govt and the uniform." JJP's Digvijay Chautala echoed similar sentiments, saying, "This is the first time in history that a police officer was made to sit in a humiliating manner and apologise under pressure. Such incidents severely damage the morale of the police. The DGP must take immediate action." In response, BJP leader Aman Chopra defended the party, hitting back at Chautala's remarks. "When your party was in power, only God knows what all was done. You are in no position to lecture anyone," he retorted. The incident in question occurred on the morning of April 27, when chief minister Nayab Saini visited Sirsa to flag off the Cyclothon 2.0 Yatra. Manish Singla, accompanied by a youth, was standing near the stage when Jind DSP Jitender Rana asked them to move away. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A video of the confrontation went viral, prompting the Sirsa police to facilitate a meeting between the two parties. The DSP's apology was recorded on camera and released to the media, sparking widespread criticism from opposition leaders.
