After reviewing the preparations with the officers concerned at Maharaja Agrasen Airport for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the PM will lay the foundation stone of the proposed new terminal building and inaugurate air services on April 14.

Saini directed officials for comprehensive arrangements so that the general public does not face any problem. He directed that separate parking spaces should be set up for each district for parking of vehicles. In the meeting, it was informed that the entire venue has been divided into sectors and provision has been made for the youth and women to sit in front of the stage.

The Chief Minister said that there should not be any wild animals on the airport premises and if any wild animal is present, it must be caught and taken to an appropriate place. The officials of the departments concerned gave feedback to Saini in this regard and said almost all wild animals have been taken to their appropriate places.  He directed the officials to work continuously to keep all the arrangements in order.

Saini further said that the Prime Minister will visit Haryana on April 14 for two major projects. He will lay the foundation stone for an 800 MW Supercritical Unit in Yamunanagar, being built for Rs. 7272 crore, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Besides this, Modi  will officially start the flight services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar. This development will benefit not only Hisar but also large parts of Punjab and Rajasthan. The foundation stone for the terminal building of Hisar Airport will also be laid, he said.

Saini said that flight services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport to Maharishi Valmiki Airport, Ayodhya, will commence, offering devotees the opportunity to visit Lord Ram’s birthplace. The airport will also attract major industrial units, boosting employment and investment in the region.

Regarding airport safety, the Chief Minister clarified that the Hisar Airport spans nearly 7200 acres, of which 2000 acres are secured by a boundary wall. While a few animals may occasionally wander into such a large area, all are being relocated to safer zones, and the work will be completed soon, he assured.

CM lashes out at Cong leaders for misleading people about electricity bills

 Saini on Tuesday came down heavily on the opposition over misleading the residents about electricity bills. Talking to Reporters in Hisar, he said that when Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda was the Chief Minister and Randeep Singh Surjewala was the Power Minister, the availability of power supply in the state was in dire condition. Long power cuts used to haunt the people and the electricity was made available for 4 hours only. In contrast, the present government has made significant reforms in the power sector and is ensuring 24-hour electricity supply to citizens, said the Chief Minister.

 Sharing the data, Saini said that during the Congress regime in 2013–14, the electricity bill for consuming up to 25 units was Rs. 200. Similarly,  for 50 units an amount  of Rs. 200 were charged and for 100 units, Rs.  378 was charged. Besides this, for 150 units, an amount of Rs. 603 were charged and for  200 units, consumers had to pay Rs. 828. Also, for 250 units, Rs. 1053 were charged and for 300 units Rs. 1316 were charged. In contrast, in 2025–26, the bill for 25 units is only Rs.55, for 50 units, Rs. 110, for 100 units, Rs. 245, for 150 units,Rs. 443, for  200 units, Rs. 705, for 250 units, Rs. 968 and  for 300 units, Rs. 1230 are charged from the consumers.

Challenging Hooda and Surjewala, the Chief Minister said that both the leaders should come forward with facts and share the same with the public. There is no need to mislead people with lies. Check the facts before making statements, he said.

 Saini further stated that the state government has fulfilled its promise of providing 24-hour electricity without placing any burden on the common man. In 2013–14, electricity companies were heavily indebted, but the present state government has reduced that debt, and it is expected to be brought down to zero by 2027.