Rahul Gandhi’s negative mindset goes against the healthy traditions of democracy : Anil Vij
Even during Congress rule, election results varied, but we never linked them to bombs or created controversies” – Vij
5 Dariya News
Chandigarh 01-Sep-2025
Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Shr. Anil Vij, today criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that his negative approach is contrary to the spirit of democracy. Vij remarked that even during Congress rule, variations in election results occurred, but no one ever tried to sensationalize them by comparing them with bombs.
“Rahul Gandhi should recall that his grandmother, late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s election was set aside by the Allahabad High Court on technical grounds. At that time, did anyone say it was an atom bomb, a hydrogen bomb, or a nitrogen bomb?”Sh. Vij said while interacting with media persons in Chandigarh.
The Minister stressed that the Election Commission empowers every registered political party to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to monitor the electoral process. “If Congress wants to blame the Election Commission, it must first examine the role of its own BLAs,” Vij added.
Commenting on the recent flood situation in Ambala, Vij said that timely and effective measures taken by the administration ensured that the city remained safe. Only a few houses, built within the embankment area, were affected. The affected families were shifted to safer places, with arrangements made for food and shelter. The SDRF was also deployed and continuous monitoring was carried out.
Vij highlighted that under his tenure, an 8-km-long embankment was constructed along the Tangri River, which protected Ambala from major flooding. This year, the river’s water level rose to 38,000 cusecs—exceeding the previous record of 35,000 cusecs—yet the city remained safe.
He further informed that the deepening of Tangri River had been approved and work had already begun, but political interference caused delays. “The excavation work will be resumed after the monsoon, and I am confident that once completed, Ambala will be safeguarded from floods,” he said.
Vij also noted that Maheshnagar and Babyal drains had been strengthened, and modern pumps with a capacity of 200 cusecs each were installed in Babyal and Ghaseetpur areas. Backup generators and hotlines have also been provided for their operation.
Addressing the situation arising from continuous rainfall, Vij said that the Chief Minister cancelled his foreign tour and suspended all official leaves. “No officer or employee is permitted to leave headquarters, and relief material is being supplied wherever required,” he added.
Vij also mentioned that the Haryana Chief Minister has written to the Punjab Chief Minister, offering assistance. “In times of disaster, political differences should be set aside and everyone must work together,” Vij emphasized.