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CM Nayab Singh Saini leads Gurgaon Run, promotes ‘1 nation, 1 election'
Gurgaon: Making an impassioned plea to youths and citizens to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'One nation, one election', Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini led Gurgaon Run on Sunday.
The CM said the initiative — "a national interest agenda" — aims to unify electoral processes to ensure cost savings, effective governance and "uninterrupted development".
Speaking at the Leisure Valley parking area, Saini said, "This is not just a political reform, it's a democratic movement. Simultaneous elections will reduce administrative fatigue, save public resources and allow governance to continue without frequent electoral interruptions."
He urged youths to create awareness in colleges, villages and on digital platforms. Successful public movements such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao originated from Haryana and became a national campaign, Saini said, calling for public participation in promoting the "One nation, one election" concept.
He condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in (Jammu and Kashmir), saying the ongoing Tiranga Yatras across the country reflected India's unity and patriotic strength.
Minister of state for sports Gaurav Gautam said frequent elections disrupt development and exhaust public funds. "The campaign is a step toward a streamlined, focused and stronger India," he said.
Industry minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, Gurgaon MLA Mukesh Sharma and city mayor Raj Rani Malhotra attended the event. BJP national secretary Om Prakash Dhankhar and state president Mohan Lal Kaushik were also present.
Surprise Cricket Match
Saini stopped his convoy near Rajiv Chowk to join a group of local youths playing cricket. On his way to the PWD Rest House after Gurgaon Run, Saini stepped onto the field, picked up a bat and played a few shots. He was joined by Rao, Gautam and party state president Mohan Lal Kaushik.
