Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday dismissed allegations made by the Congress that opposition leaders were prevented from entering the Assembly and were insulted during the first day of the Monsoon Session.
He asserted that neither Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda nor any other opposition member was stopped or mistreated, and that all legislators were allowed to enter the House with full respect.
Responding to accusations levelled by Hooda and Congress MLA Dr. Raghubir Kadian in the Haryana Assembly, Saini said the Congress was unwilling to listen to facts and had arrived with a “pre-decided agenda.” He expressed disappointment that the opposition was not prepared for constructive discussion and instead focused on making allegations.
Chief Minister also criticized Congress members for wearing black clothes in protest, remarking that the opposition was more interested in political theatrics than debate. He accused the party of spreading false narratives and said making allegations without evidence had become its primary agenda.
Saini said he had reviewed the entire incident and categorically denied claims that opposition members were pushed or injured. He suggested that the Assembly Speaker call members from both the treasury and opposition benches and examine the video footage related to the incident. According to him, the footage would reveal the facts and clear any confusion regarding the matter.
Appealing for the smooth functioning of the House, the Chief Minister said the Assembly is a platform for discussion and dialogue, where every member has the right to raise issues and seek answers from the government. He added that continuous disruptions and sloganeering were neither in the interest of the opposition nor in keeping with the dignity of the legislature.
During a separate discussion on law and order, initiated through a calling attention motion by INLD MLAs Aditya Devi Lal and Arjun Chautala, Saini also targeted the opposition over its criticism of the state’s law-and-order situation.
He reminded opposition leaders of crime and governance records during their tenure and said those questioning the current government should first examine their own performance.
Chief Minister further alleged that the opposition often looks for political opportunities before expressing sympathy for victims of crime. He said the public was closely watching the proceedings and could distinguish between genuine concerns and political accusations.
Concluding his remarks, Saini said that while opposition members had chosen to wear black clothes, the people of Haryana were more interested in judging what he called the opposition’s “black deeds” rather than its symbolic protests.
He reiterated that democracy provides everyone the right to express their views, but debates should be based on facts and conducted within the dignity of the House.
