Sunday, February 25, 2018
- Chandigarh Feb 25---The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal, has taken strong exception to the remarks made by the opposition on the decision to include ‘Gayatri Mantra’ in the morning prayers in government schools, saying the 3-R's--Reading, Writing and Arithmetic---may be vital but are not enough. Moral values too must be inculcated in children to make them grow as responsible citizens and become an asset to the society.
- Mr Manohar Lal was addressing a well attended gathering after dedicating three projects costing Rs 83.64 crores to the residents of Panchkula, near here, today.
- The Chief Minister said the opposition was in the habit of criticizing every decision the government took. Inculcation of moral values in children is necessary to make them understand what is right and what is wrong, what is just and what is unjust. He also underlined the significance of moral values in curbing the tendency to commit crime in the society.
- Mr Manohar Lal said besides introduction of new courses, biographies of great personalities who sacrificed their lives for the country should also be taught to children so that they could draw inspiration from their lives. The sacred book of Gita, Panchatantra and ancient short stories are a rich source of knowledge and wisdom, he added.
- Chandigarh Feb 25---The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal, has urged the opposition parties to exercise restraint and not to hold any agitation on the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal issue. “I have full faith in the Supreme Court and the state would soon get its due share of water through the SYL,” he added.
- Interacting with media persons soon after dedicating three projects costing Rs 83.64 crore to the residents of Panchkula, near here, today, Mr Manohar Lal said the Supreme Court had given its decision in favour of Haryana. Now the execution order is to be passed by the apex court.
- “We have full faith in the Supreme Court and the opposition too should have faith. The Presidential reference had been lying pending in the Supreme Court for more than 10 years. It is the present state government that strongly pleaded the case in the Supreme Court and ensured regular hearing. As a result of this, the apex court has given its decision in the favour of Haryana,” he added.
- In reply to a question, the Chief Minister said the opposition parties should refrain from inciting public sentiments, and instead, give constructive suggestions. When the present government has already announced that student union elections would be held in the next academic session, agitation by the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on this issue is neither called for nor justifiable. Once consensus has been reached on any matter, petty politics should not be resorted to, he said, adding that we do what we say or promise.
- In reply to another question, the Chief Minister said that Anganwadi workers and helpers should call off their agitation in public interest. All their genuine demands would be sympathetically considered by the state government. The scheme is being run by the Central Government in partnership with the state government.
- The state government is already paying more than its share to these employees, yet if they have any concerns, these would be addressed and issues sorted out. Senior officers of the Women and Child Development Department held a meeting with the agitating employees three days ago to discuss their demands and address their concerns. “Soon, I will also convene a meeting in this regard and whatever possible would be done,” he added.
- Asked to comment on the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Haryana, the Chief Minister said the Authority had been constituted under the Act under the guidelines issued by the Government of India and it would help in redressing the grievances of both home buyers and developers.