Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij receives birthday wishes from Governor, Chief Minister and Union Minister; celebrations held at his Ambala residence
Chandigarh, March 15 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij celebrated his birthday today in Ambala amidst great enthusiasm and festivity. Since early morning, thousands of his supporters and well-wishers from across the state reached his residence to extend their greetings. Several MLAs, former legislators, party workers, and representatives of social organisations, market associations and voluntary groups also visited to convey their best wishes.
The minister’s residence witnessed a festive atmosphere throughout the day as long queues of well-wishers continued to arrive. Supporters danced to the beats of drums and traditional music while presenting bouquets and floral garlands to the minister. The large number of visitors led to a pile-up of bouquets at the residence, reflecting the immense affection people hold for him.
On the occasion, Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, along with several ministers and legislators, extended their heartfelt birthday greetings to Sh. Vij.
In his message, Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that “On behalf of my family and myself, I extend my heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to you. Through your tireless efforts and dedication, you have served the people of Haryana with commitment. Under your leadership, the Energy, Transport and Labour departments are moving forward on the path of progress. I pray to God for your long life, good health and happiness. With your capable leadership and efforts, Haryana will continue to scale new heights of development.”
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also conveyed his greetings and said that “Heartiest birthday wishes to senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party family and Cabinet Minister in the Haryana Government, Hon’ble Sh. Anil Vij Ji. I pray to God for your good health and long life.”
Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal also extended his greetings, stating that “Hearty birthday greetings and best wishes to my long-time colleague and Cabinet Minister in the Haryana Government, Sh. Anil Vij Ji. I pray to the Almighty for your good health and a long and successful life.”
Similarly, former minister and senior BJP leader Om Prakash Dhankhar conveyed his wishes and said that Sh. Vij has always remained dedicated to public service. He prayed for the minister’s good health, long life and continued service to the state and the nation with the same energy and commitment.
The BJP Haryana team also extended birthday greetings to Sh. Vij, describing him as a senior party leader, popular MLA from Ambala Cantonment and a dedicated member of Team Haryana. Meanwhile, thousands of supporters and admirers across social media platforms also sent messages wishing him good health and a long life.
Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming affection shown by people, Sh. Anil Vij thanked everyone for their wishes and said that this love and support from the people is the “oxygen” of his life. Since morning, supporters lined up outside his residence to greet him, some singing songs while others offered bouquets and garlands. Workers celebrated with fireworks and danced to the beats of drums. Sh. Vij and his uncle S.D. Vij also joined the celebrations with the party workers. His granddaughter Vanya recited a poem on the occasion of his birthday.
Several leaders, including MLA Ram Kumar Kashyap and MLA Dinesh Adlakha, also visited his residence to greet him. Many party leaders and well-wishers joined the celebrations throughout the day.
Songs and tributes sung in honour of Anil Vij
Many visitors sang songs and recited lines in praise of the minister while wishing him on his birthday. Workers of the BJP Mahila Morcha Sadar unit sang the popular song “Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal, Saal Ke Din Ho Pachaas Hazaar – Happy Birthday to You.”
The Subhash Park Music Group performed “Baar Baar Din Yeh Aaye, Baar Baar Khushiyan Laaye.”
Singer Raju Wadali sang a Haryanvi song praising the minister’s strong leadership: “Dhaakad faisle leve jo hamare Haryana mein, saare gun available hain Anil Vij siyane mein.”
Members of the Subhash Park Music Group also recited poetic lines wishing the minister happiness, prosperity and success in life.
Community meals organised across Ambala Cantonment
On the occasion of Sh. Anil Vij’s birthday, several community meals (Bhandaras) and religious programmes were organised at various places in Ambala Cantonment by party workers and social organisations. The BJP Ambala Cantonment unit organised a bhandara at Nicholson Road near the BJP office. Similar events were held at Sheetla Mata Temple, Anaj Mandi by Shri Digambar Jain Sabha, and Mahesh Nagar on Jagadhri Road by the Mahesh Nagar Mandal. At Shahpur Gurudwara Sahib, a special Ardas was offered followed by Langar.
Roti Bank begins distributing fruits to patients at Civil Hospital
On the occasion of the minister’s birthday, members of the Ambala Roti Bank, which was established ten years ago at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment, also extended greetings to Sh. Vij. Marking the day, the organisation announced that it will now permanently begin distributing fruits to patients admitted at the hospital. Appreciating the initiative, Sh. Anil Vij congratulated the members of the Roti Bank for their noble service.