Early Times Report CHANDIGARH, Jan 15: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab and Haryana are not merely neighbouring states, but are deeply connected through blood relations, brotherhood, and shared cultural values. He said the people of Haryana have immense affection for Punjab and always stand with it in times of need. Referring to the recent natural calamity in Punjab, the Chief Minister said that when the people of Punjab were in distress, Haryana extended every possible support like an elder brother, reflecting the region's rich traditions and values. The Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering during the Maghi Mela at Sri Muktsar Sahib on Wednesday. Paying obeisance to the holy soil of Sri Muktsar Sahib, the Chief Minister said that visiting this sacred and historic place was a matter of great honour for him. He described Sri Muktsar Sahib as a land immortalised in the golden chapters of history, where the Chali Mukte (40 liberated ones) laid down their lives for their beloved Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He said this sacred land teaches that liberation is not attained only after death, but also by walking on the path of truth and standing firmly against injustice. On the occasion, he extended warm greetings to the people on the festival of Makar Sankranti. During Punjab's Natural Disaster, Haryana Stood Firmly with the People-CM The Chief Minister said that during the recent natural calamity in Punjab, the people of Haryana stood shoulder to shoulder with Punjab and extended support in every possible manner. However, he remarked that during this difficult period, some leaders failed to empathise with the suffering of the public. Punjab Chief Minister was missing when the People needed leadership the Most-CM Nayab Singh Saini said that while Haryana came forward to support Punjab during the crisis, the Punjab Chief Minister was nowhere to be seen during the disaster. He said the present Punjab government had made several promises to the public, but when responsibility was required, it appeared to evade accountability. Haryana has fulfilled 54 Sankalps in One Year; Remaining are being implemented Rapidly-CM The Chief Minister said that during the Haryana Assembly elections, the government had released a 'Sankalp Patra' highlighting 217 promises. Within one year, 54 Sankalp have already been fulfilled, and work on the remaining 163 is progressing swiftly. In contrast, he said, the promises made by the Punjab government have largely remained confined to paper. |