The present state government has brought substantial improvements to the power sector-CM
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ April 8,2025
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has come down heavily on the opposition over misleading the residents about electricity bills. Addressing a press conference in Hisar on Tuesday, Nayab Singh Saini said that when Bhupinder Singh Hooda was the Chief Minister, and Randeep Singh Surjewala was the Power Minister, the availability of power supply in the state was in dire condition. Long power cuts used to haunt the people and the electricity was made available for 4 hours only. In contrast, the present government has made significant reforms in the power sector and is ensuring 24-hour electricity supply to citizens, said the Chief Minister.
On this occasion, Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa, BJP State President Mohan Lal Kaushik, MLAs Smt. Savitri Jindal and Randhit Panihar were also present.
The Chief Minister said that opposition leaders should introspect their own records before pointing fingers at others.
Taking a jibe at Congress leader, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the Chief Minister said that both the leaders seem to be in a competition to become the leader of the opposition. They are only marking their attendance; they have no connection with the public, he added.
Sharing the data, Nayab Singh Saini said that during the Congress regime in 2013–14, the electricity bill for consuming up to 25 units was Rs. 200. Similarly, for 50 units an amount of Rs. 200 were charged and for 100 units, Rs. 378 was charged. Besides this, for 150 units, an amount of Rs. 603 were charged and for 200 units, consumers had to pay Rs. 828. Also, for 250 units, Rs. 1053 were charged and for 300 units Rs. 1316 were charged. In contrast, in 2025–26, the bill for 25 units is only Rs.55, for 50 units, Rs. 110, for 100 units, Rs. 245, for 150 units,Rs. 443, for 200 units, Rs. 705, for 250 units, Rs. 968 and for 300 units, Rs. 1230 are charged from the consumers.
Challenging Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the Chief Minister said that both the leaders should come forward with facts and share the same with the public. There is no need to mislead people with lies. Check the facts before making statements, he said.
He further stated that the state government has fulfilled its promise of providing 24-hour electricity without placing any burden on the common man. In 2013–14, electricity companies were heavily indebted, but the present state government has reduced that debt, and it is expected to be brought down to zero by 2027.
The Chief Minister shared that under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, rooftop solar panels of up to 2 kilowatts are being installed. So far, solar panels have been installed on 15,000 homes. He encouraged all eligible households to adopt solar energy, which would reduce their electricity bills to zero.
Prime Minister to gift two major projects to Haryana on April 14
The Chief Minister informed that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the country is moving swiftly towards the vision of a ‘Developed India’. As part of this, the Prime Minister will visit Haryana on April 14 to gift two major projects. He will lay the foundation stone for an 800 MW Supercritical Unit in Yamunanagar, being built for Rs. 7272 crore, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
Besides this, the Prime Minister will officially start the flight services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar. This development will benefit not only Hisar but also large parts of Punjab and Rajasthan, he said.
The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the terminal building of Hisar Airport. He said that flight services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport to Maharishi Valmiki Airport, Ayodhya, will commence, offering devotees the opportunity to visit Lord Ram’s birthplace. The airport will also attract major industrial units, boosting employment and investment in the region, said Nayab Singh Saini.
Opposition unable to digest development being carried out by the present state government
Responding to statements by MP Jai Prakash regarding the aerodrome, the Chief Minister said that the MP should look up the definitions of ‘aerodrome’ and ‘airport’ on Google. Hisar is witnessing the development of a major infrastructure project, which is a matter of pride for the entire state. But the opposition appears to be frustrated by this progress, he said.
The Chief Minister also emphasized that the MP, being a responsible person, should join in welcoming the Prime Minister at the airport rather than making such illogical statements.
He said that currently, two weekly flights from Hisar to Ayodhya have been scheduled. As demand increases, more routes will be added. In fact, bookings for the inaugural flight were completed within just two hours of opening the portal, he said.
Regarding airport safety, the Chief Minister clarified that the Hisar Airport spans nearly 7200 acres, of which 2000 acres are secured by a boundary wall. While a few animals may occasionally wander into such a large area, all are being relocated to safer zones, and the work will be completed soon, he assured.
Political Drama Over Waqf Bill
Responding to the opposition’s criticism of the Waqf Amendment Bill, the Chief Minister said the bill is in the interest of the Muslim community as well as other sections of society. Congress hastily passed the original law to protect its vote bank, and it paid the price. In Haryana civic elections, the Congress was wiped out. In the Delhi elections too, it suffered a complete defeat for the third time, he said.
Upcoming projects and vision for the Future
The Chief Minister also revealed that certain approvals related to Ambala Airport are pending and will be received shortly. He added that the state will soon witness the launch of several major projects. The Pandit Deen Dayal Medical University is ready and will be inaugurated soon. Similarly, the elevated railway track in Kurukshetra and Pandit Neki Ram medical College, Bhiwani, is complete and will also be inaugurated shortly.
He said that the creation of the Department of Future, which will be tasked with developing a 20-year strategic growth plan for Haryana.
Chief Secretary, Anurag Rastogi, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture Department, K.M Pandurang and other senior officers were also present at the event.
