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Khattar blames Chautala, Hooda for cash-for-job scams

Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday hit out at former CMs Om Parkash Chautala and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who is also the serving leader of opposition, over cash-for-job scams in the state. Khattar’s criticism for the two rival leaders came at the launch of a 24-hour helpline for people to complain about paper leaks of recruitment exams and other wrongdoings in the process for taking a government job. The CM’s attack on Chautala came on a day when INLD staged a show of strength to mark the birth anniversary of former deputy PM Devi Lal Chautala in Jind. Khattar, who also hit out at Congress leaders in neighbouring Punjab, mellowed down his attack on former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh by terming him a nationalist when compared to PPCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. “There are people who are identified in Haryana as the founders of cash-for-job scams in the state. They are the ones who had betrayed the youth and promised jobs for all. We are happy we have been able to take the youth out of that system,” said Khattar. Referring to a paper leak scam and the existence of the gangs luring people for government jobs, Khattar said his government had been able to weed out gangs involved in paper leaks. “Now, to ensure this does not recur, we have launched a 24-hour helpline to be operated by Haryana State Vigilance Bureau in a separate cell. Now, we shall bring such people to book,” said Khattar. He said the toll-free number of the helpline was 1800-180-2022. “I urge all aspirants who have been contacted by people who claim to provide question papers for money, to share the information of all such people,” said Khattar. Referring to Amarinder, Khattar said, “He looks to be a nationalist, unlike Sidhu, who has connections with anti-national forces,” said Khattar. BOXES? Pats own back The CM described steps taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as revolutionary for the welfare of farmers. “Haryana is doing a lot for the welfare of farmers. Directions for doing special girdawari have been given to assess crops damaged by rain. Besides, Beekeeping Policy had been recently launched to promote beekeeping business and encourage farmers to adopt beekeeping,” he said. ‘Rumours about farm laws’ CM Manohar Lal Khattar said though the three farm laws were yet to be implemented, some politically motivated people were spreading rumours about them. He informed that this year, procurement will start from October 1 because of heavy rain. Earlier, procurement had to start from September 25. He added adequate arrangements had been made for smooth procurement Law and Order situation in Haryana is intact The CM said law and order was intact in Haryana. He added the state was also doing well in the power sector. “There was a time when the percentage of line loss and power theft in the state was around 34%; it is now 14% only. A whopping amount of Rs 121 crore has been collected by the power department as penalty,” said Khattar . He said out of 6,700 villages in the state, round-the-clock power supply was being provided in 5,500 villages. Dedicated efforts are being made to give equal employment opportunities to every youth The CM said dedicated efforts were being made to give equal employment opportunities to every youth in the state. Under the State Government’s ambitious Parivar Pehchan Patra scheme, every family having the lowest income is being identified to ensure employment is given to a member to increase the family income up to a minimum of Rs 1 lakh. “Not all can get government jobs, but we are making sure that opportunities are created to offer employment to all in any sector,” said Khattar.

The Times of India

2021-09-26

Chandigarh