Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that Hansi will be accorded district status as the 23rd district of Haryana, marking a significant administrative milestone for the region. The Chief Minister further stated that the official notification will be issued within a week, after which Hansi will formally attain district status from the revenue administration perspective.
Addressing a ‘Vikas rally’ in Hansi, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of three development projects worth Rs. 77.30 crore. Recalling Hansi’s rich historical and cultural legacy, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini described it as a land of valour and sacrifice, once known as the gateway of Hindustan.
He paid homage to the sacrifices made during the First War of Independence in 1857, stating that the historic Lal Sadak still bears testimony to the brutal atrocities of the British, where freedom fighters were mercilessly crushed. He said Hansi’s prominence predates even the freedom struggle, noting that the town was earlier known as Asi and Asigarh, and during the reign of Emperor Harsha, it served as the capital of the Satluj province.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional development, the Chief Minister said that no stone would be left unturned for the progress of Hansi. Highlighting development works, he stated that projects worth Rs. 1,008 crore have been executed in the Hansi Assembly constituency over the last 11 years, whereas only Rs. 253 crore worth of works were undertaken during the Congress regime.
54 Promises of the Sankalp Patra Fulfilled in One Year
The Chief Minister said that out of the 217 promises made in the Sankalp Patra election manifesto, the double-engine government has fulfilled 54 promises within a year, while work on 163 promises is currently underway. Though one year may appear brief, he said, it has witnessed development progressing at three times the earlier pace, reflecting the government’s commitment to non-stop development.
He added that during its third term as well, the government has taken decisive steps to ensure inclusive growth and safeguard the interests of all sections of society.
Government’s Key Achievements
Listing major welfare initiatives, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women are provided financial assistance of Rs. 2,100, and so far more than seven lakh women have received Rs. 258 crore in two installments. He further said that to support poor households, the government is providing LPG cylinders at Rs. 500 per month, benefiting around 14.7 lakh families across the state.
Strong Focus on Farmers’ Welfare
Speaking on agricultural reforms, the Chief Minister said that the state government is procuring all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He informed that Rs. 1.64 lakh crore has been directly credited to the accounts of nearly 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement.
Over the past 11 years, farmers have received Rs. 15,448 crore as compensation under crop damage and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. In contrast, during its 10-year tenure, the Congress government disbursed only Rs. 1,138 crore and left Rs. 269 crore unpaid, which was cleared by the BJP government after assuming office in 2014, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that the BJP government has abolished the British-era Abiana and introduced fully digital, paperless registration of land and property, making the entire process transparent and efficient. The Chief Minister said that the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana has been launched from Sonipat, with the objective of ensuring that the annual income of the poorest families reaches at least Rs. 1.80 lakh.
He said the government has ensured reservation rights for Deprived Scheduled Castes, increased social security pension by Rs. 200 to Rs. 3,200 per month, raised the creamy layer income limit for backward classes from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh, and extended reservation to Backward Class-B in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 1.56 lakh houses have been allotted to poor families. Additionally, 15,765 urban poor families in 14 cities have been allotted plots under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Urban), while 12,031 plots have been provided in village panchayats under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Rural).
Emphasising healthcare access, he said that under the Ayushman Bharat–Chirayu Scheme, 25.39 lakh patients have received free treatment worth Rs. 4,126 crore, ensuring that no poor person is denied medical care due to financial constraints.
Congress Allegations Aimed at Misleading Democracy
The Chief Minister said Haryana is progressing steadily under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, with clarity in policy, intent and leadership. However, he said, the opposition is unsettled by this progress and is resorting to false propaganda for political gain.
Rejecting Congress allegations of “vote theft”, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini termed them a conspiracy to mislead democracy, stating that the Congress party has a long history of electoral malpractices, corruption, and suppression of democratic rights, including the imposition of the Emergency.
He cited instances of booth capturing in Rohtak, Bhiwani and Faridabad, cases related to manipulation of voter lists.
Congress Spreading Misinformation on SIR
Targeting Congress over its criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Chief Minister said that intensive revisions have been conducted several times since Independence, including in 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965–66, 1983–84, 1987–89, 1992–93–95 and 2002–03—often when opposition parties were in power.
Democracy was never under threat during those periods, he said, questioning why objections are now being raised in 2025 when the Election Commission is performing its constitutional duty to update electoral rolls.
Leaders Hail District Status for Hansi
Cabinet Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said the double-engine government is delivering development at a rapid pace, resulting in BJP forming the government for the third consecutive term in the state. Organiser of Rally and MLA, Sh. Vinod Bhayana thanked the Chief Minister for accepting key development demands and described the decision to make Hansi a district as a historic gift for the region.
State BJP President, Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik said that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini earned public trust within his first 56 days in office, accelerating development while framing policies keeping all sections of society in mind. MLA, Sh. Ram Kumar Gautam, former Minister Captain Abhimanyu and Haryana BJP in-charge Sh. Satish Poonia also addressed the rally.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Dr Krishan Lal Middha, MLAs Smt. Savitri Jindal and Kapoor Singh Valmiki, former minister Sh. Manish Grover, Sh. Anoop Dhanak, General Secretary, Sh. Surender Poonia, Hisar Mayor, Sh. Praveen Popli, former Rajya Sabha, MP, Dr D.P. Vats, and senior party leaders, officers and a large number of dignitaries also remained present during the rally.