Punjab government misleading public on SYL issue; officers must prioritize resolving Public Grievances promptly- Gangwa

Punjab government misleading public on SYL issue; officers must prioritize resolving Public Grievances promptly- Gangwa

Kamalpreet Singh/ Ambala/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 16,2025

Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa said the Haryana government is working on a policy of zero tolerance towards corruption and will not tolerate it at any cost.

Speaking to media persons at the Secretariat on Tuesday, responding to the question regarding the SYL canal issue,  Gangwa strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government. “The SYL project is of immense importance to Haryana, especially its southern region,” he said.

He accused the Punjab government and its Chief Minister of misleading the public and avoiding responsibility. “Instead of deflecting the issue, the Punjab government must honor the Supreme Court’s order in accordance with the law,” he added.

Gangwa emphasized that the government’s primary goal is to ensure citizens receive quality basic services. Referring to the 42 officials and employees of the Public Health Department in Rohtak who have been charge-sheeted, he said these actions were taken in connection with irregularities in civil construction works.

“I am closely monitoring both departments,” said the Minister. “All officers have been directed to resolve public grievances on priority and within fixed timelines.”

Responding to questions about drainage arrangements during the monsoon, the Cabinet Minister stated that robust systems have been put in place, including the deployment of additional pump sets. Department officials have also been instructed to take immediate action if public complaints arise regarding waterlogging or drainage issues.

Road Repair Work Completed Across Haryana

The Minister stated that the PWD maintains a total of 30,664 kilometers of road network across the state. As per the target set till June 15, potholes across the entire stretch have been filled. Of these, 14,000 kilometers fell under the DLP (Defect Liability Period), and necessary patchwork was completed.

“Wherever negligence by contractors was observed, strict action has been taken, and erring agencies have been blacklisted,” he added.

In addition, there were about 5,000 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged and beyond patchwork. These stretches are now being taken up for complete reconstruction as part of the next phase.

Present Government Has Honored OBC Communities

Discussing the recent state-level celebrations of Maharaja Guru Daksh Prajapati Jayanti held in Bhiwani,  Gangwa said that Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini made several important announcements for the Prajapati community. These include the upcoming appointment of the Chairman of the Haryana Mitti Kala Board and a major initiative to make Panchayati land—with specific Khasra numbers—available in 2,000 villages within 15 days for employment generation.

He called the event historic, noting the widespread participation of people from across the state. “The Prajapati community is a hardworking, most-backward community that suffered injustice under previous governments. However, the BJP government has not only restored their respect but also worked with all communities for inclusive development,” he said.