*“If one wants to live in India, one must sing Vande Mataram” – Energy Minister Anil Vij’s sharp response to Owaisi’s statement*
*“Bhagwant Mann has perhaps started drinking more, and in that intoxication he is making irresponsible statements” – Anil Vij*
*“There is a BJP wave across the country; BJP will emerge victorious in the Haryana municipal elections” – Vij*
*“The statue of Veer Maharana Pratap, symbol of self-respect, will be unveiled at Sadar Chowk, Ambala Cantt. on Saturday, May 9” – Energy Minister Anil Vij*
Chandigarh, May 8 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij reacted sharply to AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi’s statement that “Vande Mataram” cannot be considered equal to the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana.” Vij said that Vande Mataram is our national song and holds the same importance as the national anthem. Singing and respecting it is just as essential as respecting Jana Gana Mana. Vij further said that if one wants to live in India, one must sing Vande Mataram.
Sh. Vij was responding to questions asked by media persons in Ambala today.
*“Bhagwant Mann has perhaps started drinking more, and in that intoxication he is making irresponsible statements” – Vij*
Responding to a question regarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann blaming the BJP for the blasts in Punjab, despite a different statement by the Punjab DGP, Energy Minister Anil Vij took a jibe at Mann and said that perhaps Bhagwant Mann has started drinking more, and under that intoxication he is making such irresponsible statements.
Vij said that Mann is speaking against his own officials, and if he truly believes that the BJP is behind these incidents, then he should prove it; otherwise, he should resign, because he is not only the Chief Minister but also the Home Minister of Punjab.
He further said that the BJP wave, which started from Bengal and Assam, is now moving toward Punjab, and Bhagwant Mann has become frightened by it. According to Vij, this is the reason why Mann is making baseless allegations against the BJP, as the BJP is set to form the government in Punjab.
*“There is a BJP wave across the country; BJP will win in Haryana municipal elections as well” – Vij*
Regarding the municipal corporation elections being held in three districts of Haryana, Vij said that the BJP would emerge victorious in all three places. He added that there is a BJP wave across the country, and wherever elections are taking place, the BJP is winning. Vij further remarked that in Bengal, hooliganism had entrenched itself deeply and people had ruled for 15 years on the basis of intimidation, but the BJP wave uprooted their camps; therefore, these smaller opponents stand no chance.
As part of his daily routine, Anil Vij also visited his famous T-Point in Ambala Cantt. this morning to have tea with his friends. After making strong political remarks, he was also seen humming the patriotic song “Dekho Veer Jawano.”
*“The statue of Veer Maharana Pratap, symbol of self-respect, will be unveiled at Sadar Chowk, Ambala Cantt. on Saturday, May 9” – Energy Minister Anil Vij*
On another note, Sh. Vij said that on the birth anniversary of Veer Maharana Pratap, the symbol of India’s self-respect and complete dedication to patriotism, his 12.5-foot-tall statue will be unveiled tomorrow, May 9, at 11 a.m. at Sadar Bazaar Chowk in Ambala Cantonment. He appealed to people to participate in large numbers in the event.
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that he had provided тВ╣50 lakh from his discretionary fund to the Municipal Council Ambala Sadar for the installation of Maharana Pratap’s statue, and the same amount has been used for this project. He informed that the statue weighs 16 quintals and is made of Panch Dhatu (five-metal alloy). The statue has already been installed and will be formally unveiled tomorrow, Saturday.
Sh. Vij said that the working style of their government is different from other parties. In Ambala Cantonment, they first installed a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, then of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, and now the statue of Veer Maharana Pratap will be unveiled.
He further said that soon statues of Constitution-maker Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at 12 Cross Road and martyrs Sukhdev Singh and Rajguru at the SDM office will also be installed. Similarly, a world-class martyr memorial is being constructed at a cost of crores of rupees in memory of the martyrs of 1857, where tribute will be paid to the brave freedom fighters.
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*Tenders Issued for the Second Phase Construction of Atal Mall and Bank Square; Construction to be Carried Out at a Cost of тВ╣64.47 Crore: Energy Minister Anil Vij*
*Auditorium and Rooftop Food Courts to be Built in the Second Phase of Bank Square: Anil Vij*
Chandigarh, May 8 — Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that the Haryana Police Housing Corporation has issued tenders for the second phase of the Atal Mall and Bank Square building in Ambala Cantonment. He said that the tender will soon be allotted, after which construction work will begin. An amount of тВ╣64.47 crore has been approved for the construction.
Earlier, the first phase construction work of Atal Mall and Bank Square had been almost completed. Through the efforts of Energy Minister Anil Vij, the Bank Square project—initiated to bring the banks of Ambala Cantonment under one roof—will prove to be a milestone. There is a plan to shift around 32 banks into the complex.
Anil Vij said that under the second phase, a four-storey building will be constructed at the rear side of Bank Square, where several showrooms will be built. In addition, a 450-seat auditorium will be constructed for organizing events and conferences. Rooftop food courts will also be developed where people can enjoy food and refreshments.
It is noteworthy that, due to the efforts of Minister Anil Vij, construction work of the Bank Square-cum-shopping mall building is being carried out over 3.97 acres. Under the first phase, construction of the front three-storey building, costing around тВ╣111 crore, is almost complete. A total of 100 showrooms will be constructed in the entire Bank Square complex.
Works to Be Carried Out in the Second Phase of Bank Square
In the second phase building, there will be 12 showrooms on the first floor, 17 showrooms on the second floor, and 20 showrooms on the third floor.
A 450-seat auditorium will be built on the third floor, and rooftop food courts will also be developed.
Additional facilities will include lifts, staircases, escalators, HVAC systems, fire-fighting systems, separate toilets for men and women, and other amenities.
*Works Completed in the First Phase of Bank Square*
In the three-storey building constructed under the first phase, basement and ground floor parking facilities have been provided for more than 325 vehicles.
The basement and ground floor also include HVAC plant rooms, pump houses, lifts, electrical panel rooms, staircases, and other facilities.
The first floor of the building has 21 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, and staircases.
The second floor has 18 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, staircases, and other facilities.
The third floor has 13 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, staircases, and other facilities.
Other amenities include air conditioning in common areas, greenery in front of the building, fire alarms, fire-fighting systems, CCTV cameras, two tube wells, and additional facilities.