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Haryana CM slams Cong over 'kharchi-parchi', assures jobs on meritocracy

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday attacked the Congress, saying some of its leaders are talking about the "kharchi-parchi" (corruption-favouritism) system in government jobs which was "prevalent" during its regime. He, however, asserted that his government's first and last priority is to provide jobs on merit basis. In a message for the state's youth which he posted on X, Saini wrote that for the past few days, "Congress candidates and Bhupinder Singh Hooda supporters are trading your future in the name of parchi-kharchi". "I feel sad and angry at their mentality," said Saini who was apparently referring to two purported audio clips of Congress' Neeraj Sharma and Shamsher Singh Gogi, legislators from Faridabad NIT and Assandh segments in the outgoing assembly. BJP MP Anurag Thakur, a few days ago, had played these two clips in a poll rally. In one clip, the Faridabad NIT MLA was heard saying that former chief minister Bhupinder Hooda (if Congress comes to power) w

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I am a 'Congressperson', says Selja amid rumours of her joining BJP

"I am a Congressperson, I will remain a Congressperson", senior leader Kumari Selja asserted on Monday and dismissed talk of a possible switch to the BJP, accusing the ruling party of diverting attention from its own "failures" in Haryana. Amid reports that she was disgruntled over ticket distribution for the Haryana Assembly polls, Selja also dismissed talk of discord within the Congress ranks and said, "We will together form the government". Asked about the BJP's recent overtures to her to join its ranks amid reports that she was discontented over ticket distribution for the Haryana Assembly polls, the Congress general secretary said, "The BJP is probably more concerned. There are many things that go around within the party. "We had worked to ensure the party's victory earlier in Lok Sabha and later also...so that we strengthen the party on the ground, work for the people on the ground and taking that forward, we have to form a Congress government." Selja said she would start her

Direct benefit transfer for women: Key task for Delhi's new CM Atishi

In the last few weeks, for the on-going Assembly elections in J&K and in Haryana, all the major political parties in the fray have announced monthly allowances for women

Cong's 'falsehood' will not work; BJP will win by heavy margin: Haryana CM

People know the fate of tall promises made by the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, but their "falsehood" won't work in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said. Asserting that the BJP is set to return to power in Haryana with a full majority after the October 5 Assembly polls, he said the party will accelerate the ongoing development works. "As you can see, there is tremendous enthusiasm among people. The BJP will form government for the third time and with full majority," Saini told PTI after addressing a poll rally in Siwan in Kaithal district. The chief minister on Saturday addressed the rally in favour of BJP candidate from Guhla segment, Kulwant Bazigar. The 54-year-old Saini, who is contesting from Ladwa, attacked the Congress, saying everyone knows about the tall promises they made to the people of Himachal, Karnataka and Telangana before polls. "Misleading people by telling lies to grab power is nothing new for them", he said. "Just take the ex

Haryana elections: BJP's manifesto a 'copy-paste of Congress', says Hooda

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the election manifesto released by the BJP is merely a 'copy & paste' of their previous promises

Haryana has become 'ghotala-mukt', 'vikas-yukt' under BJP rule: JP Nadda

BJP president J P Nadda on Thursday claimed that under the party-led government's rule during the past decade, Haryana has become "ghotala mukt" (scam-free) and "vikas-yukt" (development-oriented), as he appealed to the people to "renew" their "licence" by voting the party back to power. The BJP on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state. Addressing a gathering during a party workers meeting after releasing the manifesto in Rohtak, Nadda said, "The state has become ghotala-mukt and vikas-yukt and is marching on the path of progress." The Union minister said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi "we formed government at the Centre for the third time". This election is not only to bring back BJP government in Haryana, but this poll is about maintaining the state's growth traject

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Haryana polls: Congress vows women welfare, free electricity in manifesto

The Congress has also pledged to fill two lakh government positions, make Haryana a drug-free state, and provide free healthcare coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh

Haryana polls: No alliance with AAP in state, says Congress leader. Updates

Haryana Assembly elections: Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa announced that the Congress party will not form any alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Haryana

8,821 centurions among over 20 mn eligible voters in Haryana: CEO Agarwal

More than two crore voters, including 8,821 centurions, are eligible to exercise their franchise in Haryana, Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal said on Monday. He also said that 20,629 polling booths had been established for the October 5 elections. A total of 2,03,54,350 (2.03 crore) voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections. There are 8,821 voters above 100 years of age in the state, Agarwal said. Of the total eligible voters, 1,07,75,957 (1.07 crore) are men, 95,77,926 (95.77 lakh) women, and 467 transgender voters. Among them, 5,24,514 (5.24 lakh) voters are aged 18-19 and 2,31,093 (2.31 lakh) 85 or older while 1,49,142 (1.49 lakh) are persons with disabilities. To facilitate the voting process, 20,629 polling booths have been established in the state, Agarwal said. Following the final publication of the voter list on August 27, Form-6 (application for new voters) submissions were accepted until September 2. "This led to the addition of 1,29,392 (

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Emperium targets Rs 775 cr revenue from Yamunanagar, Gurugram projects

Realty firm Emperium Pvt Ltd will develop a 40-acre township project in Yamunanagar and a housing project in Gurugram over the next three years with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 775 crore. Since its inception, Emperium has delivered 1.7 million square feet of residential spaces, completing 1,320 units in Panipat City alone, with a total revenue of Rs 341 crore. "In the next three years, Emperium plans to develop an additional 2.1 million square feet across 1,055 units," the company said in a statement on Monday. It will develop a luxury residential project PREMIO in Gurugram and a 40-acre township project EMPERIUM RESORTICO in Yamunanagar. Ravi Saund, Founder Director, Emperium Pvt Ltd, said, the projected revenue for these two new projects is Rs 775 crore. In Gurugram project, the company will develop 216 apartments. In Yamunanagar township, it is offering villas, plots, floors, and SCOs (shops cum offices). Saund said the company has delivered high-quality projects acro

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Around 400,000 cases disposed of at National Lok Adalat in Haryana

Around 4 lakh cases, including those of matrimonial disputes and motor accident claims, were disposed of during the National Lok Adalat held on Saturday in Haryana. Under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), the Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat. The National Lok Adalat was organised in all 22 districts and 34 sub-divisions of Haryana through the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) by way of constituting 167 benches for both pre-litigation and pending court cases, according to an official statement. More than 4.50 lakh cases were referred to the Lok Adalat benches for settlement by way of mutual consent. The purpose of holding National Lok Adalat is to provide a platform for litigants to settle their disputes amicably without any delay, while the award of Lok Adalat is final and there is a provision for refund of court fees in case of settlement in Lok Adalat. Surya Partap Singh, District and Session

Haryana has decided BJP will score hat-trick: PM Modi at Kurukshetra rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Haryana has decided that the BJP will score a hat-trick by winning the October 5 assembly polls in the state. Addressing his first rally in the state in run up to the polls, Modi attacked the Congress on various issues, while praised his government's work in its new term. He said the new NDA government at the centre is yet to complete 100 days but it has already started work worth nearly Rs 15 lakh-crore. Attacking previous Congress governments in Haryana, Modi said, "We have seen that period of the Congress government when money for development used to be limited to one district only." The BJP undertook development work in an equitable manner, Modi said. He said the Congress' politics has reduced to spreading falsehood and anarchy in country. Today's Congress has become a new form of urban Naxal and they do not feel any shame in speaking lies, he said. The prime minister attacked the Congress over farmers' issues as well, saying the

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Many 'crorepatis' in fray for Haryana polls, BJP's Capt Abhimanyu leads

Former Haryana finance minister and BJP nominee from the Narnaund assembly seat for the October 5 assembly polls, Captain Abhimanyu is the richest candidate in the state with declared assets worth Rs 417 crore. According to his poll affidavit, 56-year-old Capt Abhimanyu has declared his moveable and immovable assets, including those of his wife, as Rs 369.03 crore and Rs 47.96 crore, respectively. Though he has shown Rs 1.1 lakh as cash-in-hand, the former Haryana finance minister has declared investments in bonds, debentures and shares worth Rs 251 crore, as per his affidavit. Capt Abhimanyu owns gold jewellery and other valuables worth Rs 21.53 lakh. Savitri Jindal, who has entered the electoral contest from the Hisar seat as an independent, has declared her assets worth Rs 270 crore. Seventy-six-year-old Savitri has declared her moveable and immovable assets worth Rs 190 crore and Rs 80 crore, respectively. She does not own a car, according to her affidavit. She is the mother

Maharashtra, Haryana poll results will impact Modi govt's stability: Chavan

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has said that Haryana and Maharashtra will see a change of government after assembly elections, and it will have consequences for the stability of the BJP-led coalition government at the Centre too. In an exclusive interview to PTI on Thursday, Chavan also claimed that women in Maharashtra will not vote for the BJP merely because of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme. On 'tensions' in the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance over the Chief Ministerial face, he said the formula so far has been that the party with the highest number of seats gets the post. While BJP-ruled Haryana will go to polls next month, elections are yet to be announced in Maharashtra where the 'Mahayuti' coalition of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP is in power. "A change in government in these two states will have a direct impact on the stability of (Narendra) Modi's coalition government which rests on the support of Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar. In both states there will b

Haryana BJP MP claims canter-truck chased his vehicle, tried hitting it

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra said he had a narrow escape after a canter-truck allegedly chased his SUV from Sirsa district to his home in Meham and tried to hit him. A security personnel accompanying the MP filed a police complaint after the incident took place on Thursday evening. Giving details of the incident, Jangra told PTI on Friday that he was returning from Sirsa district to Meham in Rohtak when his security personnel accompanying him found that there was a traffic jam near Meham's Old Bus stand area. Jangra's gunman got down from the SUV and tried to find out why vehicles were not moving ahead. "He found out that a canter truck in the middle of the road was not moving ahead causing the traffic bottleneck. My gunman tried to get the traffic cleared and told the truck driver to move along one side of the road and also allow other vehicles to pass," Jangra said. "However, the truck driver misbehaved with my gunman, who, however, did not want to escalate the matter