Haryana Assembly Archives - National Times

01 Sep

Haryana Assembly Concludes Monsoon Session with Introduction of 10 Bills and Passage of Four Key Legislative Measures

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChulkana Dham, Court amendments, Haryana Assembly, Legislative bills, Monsoon Session, Municipal reforms

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — During the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, the 10 Bills that were presented included the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026, the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the Haryana Local Audit Bill, 2026, the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Haryana State Commission for Women (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Haryana State Council of Physiotherapy (Repeal) Bill, 2026, the Haryana Law Officers (Allocation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Haryana Right to Business Act, 2026.…

01 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Praises India’s 7.8 Per Cent GDP Expansion in First Quarter

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEconomic Growth, Haryana Assembly, India GDP, Indian economy, Narendra Modi, Nayab Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India’s GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 is yet another reflection of the country’s strong development trajectory under the able and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. The achievement demonstrates that despite global economic challenges, the Indian economy continues to move forward with strength and consistency. While speaking in the House during the ongoing Vidhan Sabha Session on Monday, the Chief Minister said that India has neither bowed down nor slowed down, but has continued to move…

01 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Defends HKRN in Assembly, Rejects Opposition Criticism Over Contractual Deployment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaContractual employment, Haryana Assembly, HKRN, Nayab Saini, Recruitment transparency, Reservation data

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the Opposition appears to have developed a “phobia” of the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN). Taking a dig at the Opposition, he said for Congress HKRN means “Haye, Kala Raj Nahin Laye”. He said HKRN is not a substitute for regular government employment, but an alternative arrangement to ensure that essential services are not affected while regular recruitment is underway. The Chief Minister was speaking in the Vidhan Sabha during a discussion on a Calling Attention Motion concerning the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam. ‘Bharti Roko Gang’…

01 Sep

Haryana Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Dedicated to 650th Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidas

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGuru Ravidas, Haryana Assembly, Kurukshetra Dham, Nayab Saini, Samrasta Yatra, Social Harmony

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a government resolution moved by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to commemorate the upcoming 650th Prakash Parv of Saint Shiromani Guru Ravidas through the nationwide ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’. The multi-month campaign, which commenced on Guru Purnima on July 29, 2026, and will conclude on February 20, 2027, is designed to disseminate Guru Ravidas’s enduring philosophy of social equality, compassion, human service, and communal harmony across every section of society. Tabling the official resolution in the House, the Chief Minister detailed the statewide programmes planned under…

31 Aug

Haryana Chief Minister Urges Constructive Assembly Debate on State Development Over Sloganeering

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAssembly debate, Bhupinder Hooda, Haryana Assembly, Monsoon Session, Nayab Saini, State development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday urged members of the Haryana Legislative Assembly to prioritize meaningful discussions on public welfare and regional growth over disruptive political sloganeering. Addressing the House in response to matters raised by former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Saini emphasized that maintaining parliamentary decorum and focusing on developmental priorities remains the collective responsibility of all elected representatives. The Chief Minister clarified his remarks from earlier proceedings, noting that he holds senior leaders like Hooda in high regard and intended no personal disrespect. Addressing the ongoing friction with opposition benches, Saini explained…

31 Aug

Haryana’s Robust Sports Policy and Infrastructure Investments Driving Global Athletic Success, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthletic infrastructure, Haryana Assembly, Haryana Sports, Nayab Saini, Sports Policy

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Monday that the state’s continuous focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and supporting athletic talent since 2014 has yielded visible, positive results on both national and international stages. Responding to an inquiry by legislator Devender Hans during Question Hour in the Haryana Legislative Assembly, Saini emphasized that the exceptional medal tallies achieved by Haryana athletes reflect a powerful combination of their relentless perseverance and the state administration’s progressive sports policy. Commending the state’s athletes for winning gold medals and bringing pride to the nation, the Chief Minister highlighted that the…

31 Aug

Haryana Assembly Admits Breach of Privilege Motion Against Congress MLA Jassi Petwar Over Remarks on Speaker

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress MLA, Haryana Assembly, Haryana politics, Jassi petwar, privilege motion, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Monday admitted a breach of privilege motion against Congress MLA Jassi Petwar for allegedly making derogatory remarks and casting aspersions on the conduct of the assembly speaker through social media. The motion, tabled on the second day of the ongoing monsoon session by Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa, received the backing of more than 15 legislators before being accepted by the chair and officially referred to the Committee of Privileges for an inquiry. Tabling the motion in the House, Gangwa stated that the chair has consistently upheld legislative decorum by…

31 Aug

Haryana Chief Minister Defends HKRNL in Assembly, Cites Historical Contractual Hiring Data to Counter Opposition

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaContractual employment, Haryana Assembly, HKRNL, Labour reforms, Nayab Singh Saini, social security

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini mounted a robust defence of the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL) in the state legislative assembly, presenting historical employment figures to counter opposition allegations regarding contractual recruitment. Speaking during a discussion on a calling attention motion, Saini stated that the establishment of HKRNL has dismantled decades of middleman exploitation, commission deductions, and recruitment opacity, replacing the old contractor system with a transparent, rule-bound, and employee-centric framework. Addressing historical precedents, the Chief Minister noted that contractual and contingency-based staffing has existed in the state since its formation. Official records from…

18 Aug

Haryana Assembly Monsoon Session to Commence on August 27 in Chandigarh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh, Haryana Assembly, Haryana politics, Legislative Session, Monsoon Session, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): — The Monsoon Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly has been officially summoned to begin on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The legislative proceedings are scheduled to commence at 11:00 AM in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha chamber located in Chandigarh. The state assembly will convene to deliberate on legislative business, state policies, public welfare initiatives, and statutory matters during the upcoming sitting.

09 Jun

CPA North Zone Conference Strengthened Democratic Dialogue, Focused on Future Challenges and Viksit Bharat Goals: Harivansh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCPA North Zone Conference, Harivansh, Harvinder Kalyan, Haryana Assembly, Om Birla, Parliamentary Research and Innovation Centre, Viksit Bharat 2047

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday said that parliamentary conferences and regional forums are playing an important role in strengthening dialogue, cooperation and knowledge-sharing among elected representatives across the country, helping democratic institutions address national challenges more effectively.Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the two-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II Conference in Chandigarh, Harivansh said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has been consistently working to promote greater interaction among lawmakers from Parliament and state legislatures.He said the conference, organised under the aegis of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, provided a valuable platform for…