Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the Punjab Government should hold talks with their farmers and find solutions to their problems. Congress and their allies should prioritise giving Minimum Support Price (MSP) to the farmers' in their own states instead of politicising farmers' issues.

Talking to reporters in Bhiwani, Saini said that Congress ruled the country for many years, yet failed to work for the welfare of farmers, women, youth, and the underprivileged. If Congress had worked for the welfare of the people, they would have the public’s support today. Instead, they spent their time blaming and discrediting EVMs after every loss, he added.

Saini said that central and state governments have implemented several schemes for the welfare of the farmers, the poor, youth, and women over the past decade, benefitting every section. Apart from this young individuals have been employed on the basis of merit without any 'Kharchi and Parchi'. Haryana has become the first state in the country to procure the maximum number of crops on MSP and farmers are also benefiting from schemes like Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna, said  Saini. 

He said that a special campaign is being run to eradicate drug addiction in the state. Rehabilitation centers are helping individuals struggling with addiction rejoin mainstream society. Besides this, the state's progressive sports policies encourage youth to participate in sports. Skill training programmes are also being conducted to connect youth with industries and create job opportunities, said the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and spread awareness about its harmful effects.

The Chief Minister said that the present state government gives Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops and directly transfers payments to farmers’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Till date, Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been deposited into the accounts of 12 lakh farmers. Additionally, under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, 23,568 farmers have received Rs. 76 crore as the Bhavantar amount.

'Efforts being made to transform Kalka into a Tourism hub'

In another event, addressing the gathering at Dhanyawad rally in Kalka Assembly Constituency, the Chief Minister said the present state government's policies focus on four pillars of a developed India: farmers, youth, women, and the underprivileged. 

Saini said that the government has continuously worked to enhance tourism, education, connectivity, and healthcare in Kalka. In the past 10 years, development works worth Rs 712 crore have been completed in the region. Moving forward, the government aims to triple the pace of development in its third term, he said.

The Chief Minister said that Kalka, nestled in the Shivalik hills, holds immense potential as a tourist destination. The government is committed to transforming the region into a tourism hub, aiming to more than double tourist inflow. Efforts are underway to develop the Kalka to Kalesar belt as a tourist corridor, said Saini.

Her said that 26,000 youths were recruited into government jobs without favoritism on the day of his oath-taking ceremony. So far, 1.71 lakh youths have been given government jobs, and ensure job security for 1.2 lakh employees.