Haryana CM answer people's queries live on Twitter

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jan 08 2016 | 10:07 PM IST
In an effort to bring the people closer to the government, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today answered their queries live on Twitter and address their concerns.
In the hour-long session using Twitter handle #ManoKeMukhSe, the chief minister took questions from the people.
The chief minister said his government would create 50,000 permanent jobs and make efforts to attract investment from the private sector, an official spokesman said.
To strengthen the public transport network in Gurgaon, he said that ultra modern city bus service would soon be launched by Gurgaon Municipal Corporation, HSIIDC and HUDA.
Responding to the demand of one more air-conditioned coach in Kisan Express, he said that he would take up this matter with the Railway Minister.
In response to a question regarding underpass at IFFCO Chowk in Gurgaon, the chief minister said that it was under progress. To a query on whether the skytran system was under consideration to reduce traffic woes in Gurgaon, he said, "We are looking into various options including the pod system."
On the issue of corruption, Khattar said the state government was taking steps to eradicate corruption.
To a question on shortage of doctors in Panchkula General Hospital, he said the government has recruited more than 480 doctors and gave approval for posting in their respective home districts.
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First Published: Jan 08 2016 | 10:07 PM IST

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