Chandigarh; Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Vidhan Sabha is the supreme democratic forum, and every elected representative must be accorded due respect. He emphasized that the sanctity and dignity of the House must be preserved at all times.
The Chief Minister said this while interacting with the mediapersons after the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, here today.Responding to a question regarding conduct in the Assembly, the Chief Minister urged legislators to maintain decorum in the House. While criticism and political remarks are part of democratic functioning, he said, they should not hurt anyone’s sentiments. All are elected representatives and deserve respect, he said.
In response to another question, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Congress has been issuing misleading statements as it has no substantive issues. The government is ready for a discussion on jobs, he said, but the Opposition must also remain present in the House and listen, he said.
He further remarked that even during the Congress regime, the name of the MGNREGA had been changed multiple times. Under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), there is a guarantee of 125 days of employment, he said, adding that the scope of work has been expanded and workers across the country have welcomed the government’s decision.