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07 May

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana news, Maintenance Act, Old-age homes, Senior citizens, Social Justice, Welfare rules

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…

03 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab OBC Unity to Secure BJP Victory in Next Election

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhagwant Mann, Election strategy, Nayab Saini, OBC unity, Political Shift, Punjab BJP, Rupnagar rally, Social Justice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued a powerful call for unity among the Other Backward Classes in Punjab on Sunday, asserting that an organized OBC community would ensure a Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the next provincial assembly elections. Addressing a massive OBC conference in Rupnagar, Saini emphasized that the BJP is the only political entity that provides equal representation and genuine honour to all sections of society. He remarked that the overwhelming turnout at the event was a clear signal of social awakening, suggesting that the community has become increasingly conscious of its rights and…

14 Apr

CM Nayab Saini flags off ‘Samta Marathon’ in Panchkula to mark Ambedkar Jayanti

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbedkar Jayanti, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula News, Samta Marathon, Social Justice

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a vibrant tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the ‘Samta Marathon’ from Yavanika Park in Sector 5, Panchkula, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Dedicated to Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, the marathon saw enthusiastic participation from thousands of youth and children who marched toward the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Sector 3, chanting slogans of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" to promote national unity. Chief Minister Saini, who personally showered flower petals on the participants to boost their…

15 Mar

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bahujan Samaj, Harpal Singh Cheema, Kanshi Ram Birth Anniversary, Social Justice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and welfare for every section of society. Addressing a gathering in Ropar, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Kanshi Ram Ji played a historic role in spreading the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar and awakening the Bahujan society across the country. “During my…