Election Commission is a constitutional and sacrosanct institution; questioning it is akin to committing a sin- Chief Minister

Opposition stages a walkout during a discussion on a resolution concerning the situation arising from ongoing electoral reforms related to the preparation of voter lists

As Leader of the House, the Chief Minister urges the Speaker to call back the opposition and hold a meaningful debate

Chandigarh, December 22— Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India is the world’s largest democracy and the Election Commission is a constitutional body. Casting aspersions on such an institution, he remarked, is almost sacrilegious. He further said that despite this, the opposition has repeatedly attempted to question the credibility of this sacred institution and should therefore participate in a detailed discussion on the issue within the House.

The Chief Minister was speaking on Monday during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha while participating in the discussion on a resolution moved by MLA, Sh. Ramkumar Kashyap regarding the situation arising out of ongoing electoral reforms related to the preparation of voter rolls.

He said that the opposition has been making baseless allegations and has now walked out of the House on this issue. This, he said, is the third instance of such a walkout by the opposition. As Leader of the House, the Chief Minister appealed to the Speaker to call back the opposition members so that a constructive and meaningful discussion could take place. He emphasized that it is essential for the people of the country and the state to understand what is right and what is wrong clearly.

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Eight bills passed on the last day of the winter session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh, December 22 – On the final day of the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, eight Bills were discussed and passed. The Bills passed include the Haryana Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025; the Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2025; the Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Haryana Abadi Deh (Vesting, Recording and Resolving of Ownership Rights) Bill, 2025; the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025.

Haryana Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025

This Act shall be called the Haryana Appropriation (No. 4) Act, 2025. This Act, authorized to be paid and applied from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Haryana by this Act, shall be appropriated for the services and purposes expressed in the Schedule in relation to the financial year ending on thirty-first day of March, 2026.

This Bill has been passed in pursuance of articles 204 (1) and 205 of the Constitution of India to provide for the appropriation of the required amount of Rs. 5635,38,20,000 out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Haryana of the sums required to meet the supplementary grants made by the Legislative Assembly for expenditure for the financial year 2025-26.

Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2025

The Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2025 was passed to amend the Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Act, 2024.

The Haryana Technical Education guest faculty (Security of Service) Act, 2024 was notified on January 16, 2025. In this act the benefit of security of service is admissible to those guest faculty members, who fulfill five years of service on or before August 15, 2024. The guest faculties have requested an amendment in the Explanation of Section 3 (vii) of the Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Act, 2024.Regarding the counting of 240 days during a year of their service instead of calendar year.

They have pointed out that otherwise, their service during the first calendar year of joining will not be counted if their date of joining is between the months of May and December. Similarly, the current calendar year of 2024 will also not be counted, because the number of days from January 1, 2024 to the cut-off date August 15, 2024 are only 227 days. As a result, their service does not meet the qualifying figure of 240 days during these years. It has been observed that an amendment is also required in Clause 1 of section 5 regarding benefit of Dearmess Allowance (DA) granted to such guest faculty. The language of this clause is confusing, and it may have multiple interpretations. Therefore, it would be appropriate that clause I of section 5 may be amended as; "The Guest faculty may be entitled to such remuneration, as per the guidelines of Government. The consolidated monthly remuneration shall be increased with effect from the first day of January and the first day of July every year; corresponding to the increase in Dearness Allowance.

Therefore, taking cognizance of request submitted by Guest Faculty Association, it would be appropriate that the above-mentioned amendments may be made in "The Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Act, 2024'.

Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed to amend the Haryana Housing Board Act, 1971.

The Housing Board Haryana, established under the Haryana Housing Board Act, 1971, has been engaged in the construction of housing and related urban infrastructure in the State. Over time, its operational functions have increasingly overlapped with those of the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (H.S.V.P.), which also operates under a statutory framework to develop housing and planned urban infrastructure. To eliminate duplication of administrative efforts, improve urban planning integration and enhance service delivery, the Chief Minister announced the dissolution of the Housing Board Haryana and its merger into H.S.V.P. However, while Section 80 of the 1971 Act allows for the Board's dissolution through legislative resolution and government notification, there is no explicit provision authorizing the State Government to transfer the assets, liabilities, employees, and obligations of the dissolved Board to H.S,V.P. or any other successor body. To remedy this legal gap and to ensure seamless transition and succession of all functions, liabilities, employees, legal obligations and contracts of the Board, it is proposed to substitute Section 80 (2)of the Haryana Housing Board Act, 1971.

Legally empower the State Government to merge the assets and functions of the dissolved Board with H.S.V.P. or any other local authority or agency; clarify legal succession and enforceability of ongoing litigation and contracts; Provide the necessary statutory cover to complete the proposed institutional restructuring.

Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed to amend the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006.

After going through the various sections of the Haryana Private Universities Act,20O6 as amended from time to time it is found that various Sections of the Act needs to be amended to streamline the procedure including Section 34A, 34B, 44, 44A and 46.

It has been noticed that some universities have started new courses' increased existing intake and changed the nomenclature of the course without the prior approval of the State Government by misusing the Sub-Section (3) of Section 34A. Accordingly, this section needs to be modified'

In Section 44 and 44 A, no procedure has been prescribed for dissolution of the University and appointment of Administrator in the University. Accordingly, it needs to be modified and new Section 44 B needs to be inserted to streamline the procedure for dissolution of the University and appointment of Administrator in the University by way of amendment. Further, the provisions of the Section 46 also need to be streamlined, so that the provisions may be broadened in the public interest and the same may be better clarified.

A proposal has also been made to allow setting up of a new University namely "University of Design, Innovation and Technology" in Gurugram to improve the opportunity of higher education for the youth in the State.

The Haryana Abadi Deh (Vesting, Recording and Resolving of Ownership Rights) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Abadi Deh (Vesting, Recording and Resolving of Ownership Rights) Bill, 2025 was passed to provide for vesting, recording and resolving of ownership rights within the abadi deh area of a revenue estate in the occupier and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Whereas, the abadi deh area in the State of Haryana has remained without recording of rights of the proprietors, preparation of record or the marking of boundaries by carrying out a survey. The right holder enjoy the use and occupation of the land/property during their lifetime and on death, the rights including possession pass on to the successor-in-interest (s), however, great hardship is caused in transferring of rights, i.e. ownership, lease, will, mortgage etc. in the absence of recorded rights. This has over the years resulted in disputes about demarcation of boundaries and identification of rights in the dwelling and other areas; besides causing hardship in the effective transfer of rights.

Considering it necessary to endow the proprietary rights on the occupier in the abadi deh, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)) was signed on the 8th March, 2019 between the Survey of India (Sol) and the State Government for survey, and updating of survey and settlement rewards. Thereafter, a pilot project was launched in the village Sirsi (Karnal) on April 24, 2020, wherein survey was conducted for mapping the area for the purposes of preparing record of rights. Thereafter, survey of villages abadi and mapping with improvised technology in village areas, shortly known as SVAMITVA scheme, was initiated as a reformative step towards establishment of clear ownership of property in rural inhabited abadi areas, by mapping of land parcels using drone technology and providing 'Record of Rights' to village household owners with issuance of legal ownership card i.e. SVAMITVA Rights Certificate/Property Identification Right Certificate/Certificate/Deed of Title/Ownership to the property owner(s). Under the said scheme, drone mapping was carried out extensively in several villages of State of Haryana by Survey of India for demarcating the land within abadi deh area and title deeds were executed and property cards were issued declaring the individuals as owners of the land occupied by them in the abadi deh areas;

It has been felt expedient to provide a statutory recognition to the entire process carried out and sought to be carried out in future for preparation of record of rights in abadi deh areas in the State of Haryana and thus this Act. The object of this Act is to identify, record and resolve the existing rights of the occupiers within the abadi deh by a process of ascertaining the person(s) best entitled to be recorded as owner and vesting the ownership rights in such person(s); besides, demarcating, delineating the boundaries and areas of each survey unit and to create a presumption of truth in the records so prepared.

The preparation of record shall provide for development of the abadi deh that preserves the heritage of the village to the extent possible, provide and upgrade civic services and environment in villages to integrate them with planned urban development, levying any cess/ tax for community development, enhance the land value by improving the lay out and provide a road map or development norms for villages in an easy and simple manner and further for facilitating the occupier for monetizing the property by taking financial assistance etc.

Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been passed to amend the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.

In pursuance of the Government's objective to reduce compliance burden, contemporary work promote industrial growth, and align the labour laws with conte practices, a review of selected provisions of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 has been undertaken. The proposed amendments seek to enhance operational flexibility, ensure gender equality, strengthen workers' welfare, and facilitate ease of doing business.

The amendment proposes to insert a new sub-section under Section 1 of the Act to cover shops and establishments employing twenty or more workers, while those with fewer than twenty workers will be governed only by Section 13-A. The amendment seeks to ensure better protection of workers in larger establishments and simplified compliance for smaller units, thereby promoting balanced labour reforms and ease of doing business. To promote efficient business operations and ensure better working conditions, certain amendments relating to working hours in shops and commercial establishments are also proposed.

Under Section 7, the daily working hours may be increased from nine to ten hours while retaining the overall weekly limit of forty-eight hours. Additionally, provisions may be amended to increase the permissible limit of overtime work per quarter from 50 hours to 156 hours, enabling shops and commercial establishments to meet peak business demands more efficiently.

It is proposed to amend Section 8 to increase the maximum period of continuous work without rest from five to six hours. It is proposed to substitute Section 13 to make registration and fee submission fully online, streamlining procedures and easing compliance. Online intimation of establishment closure will be mandatory to ensure accurate records. Establishments with twenty or more workers will register upon, reaching the threshold, while those with fewer than twenty workers must submit online intimation within one month of commencement and receive a Basic Information Performa (BIP) ID. Enhanced penalties for non-compliance will strengthen accountability and enforcement.

It is proposed to amend sub-section (3) of Section 19 of the principal Act to substitute the reference to "Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code" with "Section 2(28) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023)", aligning the Act with the updated central legislation.

It is proposed to substitute sub-section (6) of Section 20 to decriminalize the provision and increase the fine for violations. This amendment will reduce the burden of prosecution for minor infractions while ensuring stricter financial deterrence, promoting compliance in a more balanced and efficient manner.

It is proposed to insert a new sub-section under Section 20A of the Act to make the issuance of appointment letters to all workers mandatory at the time of employment. This will ensure formalization of employment, promote transparency, and safeguard workers' rights.

It is proposed to increase the penalty amounts under Sections 21 and 26 of the Act. This will enhance deterrence against violations, promote timely compliance by employers, and strengthen enforcement of statutory provisions, thereby ensuring better protection of workers and smooth functioning of establishments.

Since the Haryana Legislative Assembly was not in session, immediate legislative action was required to give effect to the proposed amendments in the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. The reforms introduced through the amendment are integral to the State Government's ongoing initiatives for Ease of Doing Business, decriminalization of minor regulatory offences, and labour law modernization. Any delay in the implementation could adversely affect the momentum of business facilitation and the State's compliance with national EoDB benchmarks. Moreover, the amendment rationalizes working hours, introduces digital registration processes, and removes imprisonment provision measures that are essential to provide clarity, certainty, and relief to business establishments and workers alike.

Therefore, in public interest and to ensure continuity of reform without administrative or legal vacuum, it was necessary to promulgate the Ordinance immediately under Article 213(1) of the Constitution of India, rather than await the session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Now, the Bill of the same is being introduced in the upcoming session of Haryana Legislative Assembly.

The Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed to amend the Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963.

The Government of India has accorded highest priority to Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms through the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Docket, which aims to rationalize regulatory frameworks and reduce procedural delays across sectors. As part of this initiative, twenty-three priority reform areas have been identified, out of which eight pertain to Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana. This includes simplification, digitization and automation of processes related to grant of Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions to enhance transparency and investor confidence.

In alignment with these national objectives, it is proposed to introduce permission under self-certification through an online system for conforming land use zones in notified Development Plans. This system will enable eligible applicants to obtain permission through an online self-certification mechanism, based on information, documents and undertakings submitted digitally and verified through automated processes. This will ensure transparency, significantly reduce manual intervention and enhance ease of doing business in the State.

To operationalize this reform, it is imperative to amend the provisions of the Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963 to provide statutory backing.

Accordingly, a draft proposal for amendment has been prepared and is proposed to be submitted for the approval of the Council of Ministers. In order to make above-referred changes, amendment in Section 8 (1 and 2) of Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963 is required.

Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025

The Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was passed to amend certain enactments for decriminalization and rationalization of offenses to further improve trust-based governance for ease of living and ease of doing business.

The Government of India enacted 'The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023', notified on 11th August 2023, decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 Ministries/Departments which is the first consolidated legislation to systematically decriminalise minor offences across multiple Acts.

In August 2025, Govt. of India introduced 'Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025' in Lok Sabha on the success of 'The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which covers 16 Central Acts administered by 10 Ministries/Departments. A total of 355 provisions were proposed to be amended with 288 provisions decriminalised to foster Ease of Doing Business and 67 provisions proposed to be amended with the objective of promoting 'Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living by rationalizing minor offences and replacing imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties across multiple legislations. The Act marked a major shift from enforcement-based to trust-based governance. Further, Government of India has advised all States/UTs to review and adopt strategy laid down on Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 for decriminalization of minor offences at State level.

Introduction of 'Haryana Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025' was one of a key action item of the 4 Chief Secretaries' Conference and an important Priority Area under the ongoing Compliance Reduction and Deregulation exercise of the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India.

"The Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025' is being introduced to reduce 164 minor criminal provisions in 42 State Acts across 17 departments by removing obsolete and redundant clauses, introducing civil penalties and administrative actions for minor technical and procedural lapses, and decriminalising minor and technical offences through the elimination of penal provisions.

The Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 aims to achieve following objectives:

1.Trust-based governance & reducing regulation burden; democratic governance should rest on trusting citizens and institutions.

2 "Ease of Living" and "Ease of Doing Business" reforms;The Bill is aligned with the government's broader agenda of "Minimum Government, Maximum Governance". It seeks to reshape the regulatory landscape so that citizens and businesses have fewer procedural obstacles.

3. Decriminalisation of minor offences- Many laws still penalize minor, technical, or procedural lapses with imprisonment or steep criminal provisions. Such measures deter compliance more than encouraging it, and place unnecessary strain on courts. The Bill seeks to rationalize these provisions by converting several of them into monetary penalties or warnings, particularly for first-time or non-wilful contraventions. At the same time, the bill refrains from undertaking decriminalisation in respect of offences under State Acts that are grave in nature or essential to be retained in the interest of public safety, order or good governance.

4. Administrative resolution instead of court-based

The Bill emphasizes resolving many contraventions by administrative adjudication, compounding or warning without recourse to courts. This is meant to save time, reduce costs and ease judicial burden. It shall ensure that a competent authority is duly designated and explicitly provided for in the submitted amendments to impose penalties in all cases where fines are proposed to be converted into penalties.

5. Continuity with Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 of Govt. of India; The Bill extends and deepens the reforms initiated under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023.

6. Periodic revision of penalties; to maintain deterrence and adapt to changing circumstances, the Bill focused to ensure that fines are converted into penalties wherever feasible.

Therefore 'Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025', therefore, seeks to promote trust-based governance by ensuring a balanced and pragmatic legal framework that emphasizes facilitation over penalization. It aims to enhance Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business in the State through reduction of unnecessary criminal provisions, simplification of compliances and establishment of a transparent, efficient and citizen-centric administrative environment.

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Chandigarh, December 22 — Haryana Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that administrative approval amounting to Rs. 18.47 crore was granted on October 28, 2025, to address the problem of waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall in 2025 in Mewat. He informed that rough estimates for the works have already been prepared and the execution of the project will begin shortly.

The Minister said that the government is fully committed to resolving public grievances.

The Minister said this while responding to a question raised by MLA, Sh. Aftab Ahmed during the winter session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

He assured that the issue of waterlogging would be resolved at the earliest.

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State Government Approves New Sub-Depot in Kosli at Rs.11.57 Crore, Sanctions 92 Posts- Transport Minister Anil Vij

Chandigarh, December 22 – Haryana’s Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that in November 2025, the State Government sanctioned a proposal to establish a new sub-depot in Kosli at a cost of Rs.11.57 crore. Approval has also been granted for 92 new posts for this sub-depot in November 2025.

Sh. Vij was replying today to a question during the ongoing Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh.

The Transport Minister said that a sub-depot–level workshop has also been established in Kosli.

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Chandigarh, December 22— Haryana Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the Haryana Government has allotted funds the for strengthening of the 16.15-km-long road from Kailana Chowk to Khanpur in Ganaur town of Sonipat district in October 2025. The work is currently in progress and is likely to be completed by April 2026.

The Cabinet Minister was replying to a question raised by a member of the house during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He also assured that for the construction of the Barhi village to Khanpur road, a DPR will be prepared, land will be acquired through the e-Bhoomi portal, and further necessary action will be taken thereafter.

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Chandigarh, December 22 — Haryana Urban Local Bodies, Revenue, and Disaster Management, Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel said that the present government is running intensive cleanliness drives by forming clusters to ensure a robust sanitation system in urban areas as well. He said that door-to-door garbage collection is also being effectively implemented across cities.

The Minister was responding to a question raised on the third day of the winter session of the *Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He said that these intensive cleanliness campaigns have helped the state receive a President’s Award in the field of sanitation, ranking third at the national level. To strengthen waste management, districts such as Bhiwani, Sirsa, Sonipat, Panipat, and Karnal have been grouped into clusters, and sanitation work has been allotted to waste collection agencies on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis.

Through these agencies, waste management is being carried out daily across 87 municipal committees, 24 municipal councils, and 11 municipal corporations, where around 6,334 metric tonnes of garbage is generated every day. Investments worth approximately Rs. 200–300 crore are being made under this system, in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of India.

The Minister further said that strict action is taken against any agency that fails to perform sanitation work properly or does not follow government directions. Based on irregularities found since January 2023, a fine of Rs. 3,29,200 was imposed on the concerned agency by the Municipal Committee, Siwan.

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Chandigarh, December 22- Haryana Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has a clear vision and is taking several far-sighted decisions in public interest. As a result, new and strong dimensions of development are being established in the state. He said that on September 21, the Chief Minister had launched special repair works of roads with a total length of 9,410 kilometres across the state from Hisar, covering roads of various departments, including those in the Baroda Assembly constituency. Out of these, 6,179 kilometres of roads fall under the Public Works Department, where work is being carried out continuously at a fast pace.

The Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member of the House during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He informed that the Baroda Assembly constituency has a total road length of 452 kilometres, out of which 54.46 kilometres were in poor condition. At present, work is underway on five roads. Two roads have been completed, while work on three roads is in progress. He said that estimates for the remaining roads will be prepared soon and the work will be started accordingly.

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Chandigarh, December 22— Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao, informed that CT scan and MRI machines will soon be installed at the Civil Hospital located in Mandikhera, Nuh district, so that poor people can get affordable and accessible healthcare services.

She further informed that tenders for installing these machines have already been issued by the Haryana Medical Services Corporation Limited.

The Health Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member of the House during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

She further stated that a total of 85 routine tests are currently conducted in the various laboratories of this hospital, including 17 hematology tests, 2 cytopathology tests, 5 clinical pathology tests, 32 biochemistry tests, 22 microbiology tests, and 5 other tests.

She also informed that around 790 patients are being provided OPD services daily at the Civil Hospital, Mandikhera in Nuh district.

Ms. Arti Singh Rao assured the House that an inquiry will be conducted into the allegation that doctors of the hospital recommend patients to get tests done from outside. In addition, 15 more tests will also be started at the hospital.

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Chandigarh, December 22- Haryana Cooperation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma informed the House that the government has taken concrete steps to address the issue of wastewater drainage in village Gokalgarh of the Rewari Assembly constituency.

The Minister said this during the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Dr. Arvind Sharma stated that there are a total of eight johads in village Gokalgarh, which generally handle the drainage of wastewater from the village. However, during the rainy season, the capacity of these johads reduces and they get filled, leading to water accumulation on village roads. He added that due to the very high groundwater level in the village and surrounding areas (approximately 2 to 3 feet), it is not feasible to increase the depth of the johads, construct new ones, or ensure natural drainage of water.

He further informed that due to these constraints, it is presently not possible for the Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin and the Panchayati Raj Department to prepare a technical estimate to resolve the issue.

Considering the seriousness of the situation, an inter-departmental committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Rewari.

Dr. Sharma said that suggestions given by the MLA of the concerned area to the committee will also be implemented.

The committee will study the geographical conditions of the village, groundwater level, and available resources to identify feasible and practical solutions to the problem. The committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days so that further necessary action can be taken in a time-bound manner.

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Fair Elections Held Through EVMs in Haryana, Questioning Results After Defeat shows Double Standard of Congress: Dr. Arvind Sharma

People have expressed trust for the third time due to transparent policies and good governance: Dr. Arvind Sharma

Chandigarh, December 22 – Haryana’s Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, while speaking on the election reform proposal in the House on the final day of the Winter Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly today, said that the present government has come to power for the third time with the trust of the people. The main reasons for forming the government are its transparent policies, good governance, and the unwavering faith of the public. He said that due to the government’s policies across various sectors, public trust has strengthened further and will continue to remain intact.

Referring to the 1980s, he said that the then Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi used to say that out of one rupee sent by the government, only 15 paise reached the people, whereas today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the entire one rupee sent by the government reaches the beneficiary directly.

Dr. Arvind Sharma, referring to a press conference held by Sh. Rahul Gandhi on November 5, 2025, said that the allegations made regarding the Haryana elections are baseless and objectionable. He said that allegations of vote theft and other such claims not only raise questions on the democratic system but also insult the people and voters of Haryana.

He clarified that during the election process, polling agents, micro-observers, and presiding officers are deployed at every polling booth. If there had been any irregularity of any kind, a complaint would have been registered. However, neither any polling agent nor any other authorized person lodged any objection.

Dr. Sharma said that such statements also insult presiding officers and employees deployed on election duty. He said that when victories are achieved in Lok Sabha elections, no questions are raised about the election process, but when there is defeat in Assembly elections, raising questions on EVMs reflects a double standard.

Giving the example of Bihar, he said that misinformation was spread there as well, but the people showed wisdom and rejected such attempts. Similarly, the people of Haryana have expressed trust in Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that fair and transparent elections have been conducted through EVMs in Panchayat elections, and there can be no better election reform than this.

The Cabinet Minister also said that whether it is Haryana or Bihar, the people of the country have given a clear message that lies will no longer work. It is the strength of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi that the people of the country today are aware and vigilant. Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar, and Haryana—everywhere the public has extended its support. Only that government will run the country which gives top priority to national interest and the national future.

He said that the opposition has repeatedly brought adjournment motions and no-confidence motions, and even today walked out on the election reform proposal.

He thanked the Hon’ble Speaker and said that the work accomplished by the House in three days is usually done in three months.