Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labor Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that, "To provide better transport facilities to the people, all old buses will be replaced because we are committed to providing top-notch transport services to the people."
Additionally, he mentioned that "I have directed all general managers to personally inspect their bus stands two to three times in a day. If any common person raises a cleanliness-related complaint, I will address it."
Sh. Vij made this statement while responding to questions about bus stand cleanliness after attending a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Sirsa.
All Haryana bus stands have been cleaned and are now tidy – Vij
When asked about the lack of AC buses and the a Haryana Roadways general manager in Sirsa, Vij said that "I have recently reviewed the department and gathered information. All issues will be resolved. All bus stands in Haryana have been cleaned, and encroachments at bus depots have been removed."
Under the Surya Ghar Scheme, over 1 lakh connections have been provided, with more to be given on demand – Vij
Addressing a question about electricity connection delays, Vij said that "No such application has been received so far. If any application is received, we will act on it." He further explained that connections up to 10 kilowatts are being provided under the Surya Home Scheme.
So far, 1 lakh connections have been issued, and additional connections will be given based on public demand. Connections over 10 kilowatts will be provided under the regular electricity scheme.
Modern tools to repair live electric wires will be procured – Vij
On dangling electricity wires in cities, Vij said that "I have instructed that such dangling wires be removed, and work is ongoing throughout Haryana. This is a technical task that will take some time."
He added that "We are also procuring tools that will allow us to repair live wires." On pending connections, Vij said, "I review the backlog and will ensure connections are provided as soon as possible."
"If the Center guides us on SYL, Hindi-speaking areas, and Chandigarh, we can establish a new capital" – Vij
In response to questions about issues related to SYL water sharing with Punjab, 107 villages, and Chandigarh, Vij said that "Our biggest issue is SYL. The Hindi-speaking areas should also be handed over to us.
Until then, we are building our assembly in Chandigarh. If we get the Hindi-speaking areas and the Center provides guidance, we can even create a new capital."
"We are working to completely curb drug abuse" – Vij
Regarding questions about drug abuse, Vij said that "We are taking stringent steps to eradicate drug abuse entirely." He directed the Sirsa SP to take strict action. On the issue of drugs being sold in villages, he said that "Haryana has established a Drug De-addiction Board that is actively working, along with the police.
Since Sirsa borders Punjab, it faces additional challenges, but we have made Dabwali a separate district, and efforts are ongoing to curb drug trafficking."
"Leader selection happens in parties; where there are factions, elections are not easy" – Vij
When asked about Congress reviewing its defeat, Vij said that "It’s been almost two months, and they are still reviewing their defeat. The reason for their defeat is simple—wherever Rahul Gandhi campaigns, Congress defeated.
They need to figure out how to address this issue." He added, "As far as electing a leader opposition is concerned, that happens in parties. Where there are no parties but factions, elections are not easy."
"I follow the path shown by the people, and I work accordingly" – Vij
When asked about the public's trust in him, Vij said that "The people guide me, and I follow their path and work accordingly. Visiting Sirsa is always a pleasure; all of Haryana is wonderful, he added."
Nine grievances redressed, reports sought for eight others out of 17 – Vij
He mentioned that "Today's meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee was my first visit during this term. Of the 17 complaints presented, nine were redressed, and reports have been sought for eight others for the next meeting, Sh. Vij said."