“Whenever elections take place, MLAs go to Delhi seeking ministerial posts and departments; I have never gone to Delhi for such things” – Vij
“Even when the Chief Minister was being decided, I remained in Ambala Cantt” – Vij
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh–
Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that “I have never had any desires, nor have I ever asked for anything. Whenever elections take place, all MLAs go to Delhi — some to seek ministerial posts, some to seek departments — but I have never gone to Delhi for such reasons. Even when the Chief Minister was being decided, I remained in Ambala Cantt.” Vij said this while addressing media persons after a meeting of the District Grievance Redressal Committee held in Kaithal today.
He said that “Some media colleagues asked me about why everyone was going to Delhi. I was the senior-most in 2014 and I am still the senior-most even today, but I have never demanded anything. The party I belong to has always taught us: ‘Don’t desire, but deserve it.’ This lesson was ingrained in me since childhood, and that thinking cannot be erased. I still follow that principle.”
Responding to a question on the Bihar elections, Vij said that “The aware people of Bihar have uprooted jungle raj from its roots. They have also given a strong response to the politics of criminality. This is the victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development model. It is the result of the policies of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is the Chanakya of today’s politics. It is also the result of Nitish Kumar’s clean image and his work. This is a message the entire nation should take note of, he added.”
“I have tried to ensure justice in every case” – Vij
Responding to questions regarding the Grievance Redressal Committee meeting, Vij said that he always tries to ensure justice in every case. He said grievances are placed as per the agenda, and additional complaints received directly from citizens are handed over to the administration with instructions to take action and inform the complainants about the action.
A murder case will be sent to the government for CBI inquiry – Vij
Vij said that “During the meeting, a murder case was discussed where the police have not been able to determine how the death occurred. Family members have named 5–6 people who could be responsible, yet police have not been able to extract the truth. One of the suspects has even fled abroad, perhaps because he knows the facts. Police issued summons but no meaningful progress has been made. Therefore, I believe this case should now be handed over to the CBI. We will send it to the government for CBI investigation, he added.”