Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda reacted to the completion of one year of the BJP government's third term in Haryana. He said, "The list of the government's failures in one year is so long that instead of celebrating, it should introspect."
Hooda said Haryana farmers were forced to run from pillar to post in the markets because government agencies were refusing to purchase paddy, citing moisture and black grains as excuses. He explained that farmers’ crops were being sold at prices Rs 400–Rs 500 per quintal below the MSP, causing financial distress to farmers.
"During the elections, the BJP promised to pay Rs 3100 per quintal for paddy and purchase all crops at MSP, but today the reality is the opposite. The government is unable to provide farmers with MSP, fertilizers, or timely compensation," he said.
Referring to his visit to the mandis, Hooda said chaos, open loot, and corruption were rampant. “Farmers are facing severe difficulties in obtaining gate passes, space, and payment. No compensation has yet been provided for the crop losses caused by heavy rains last year and this year,” he added.
The Leader of the Opposition also raised serious concerns about law and order in the state. He said crime was rapidly increasing and criminals were unbridled, while the police force, responsible for public safety, felt helpless and hopeless.
“Policemen are committing suicide, which reflects the insensitivity of the government and administration,” he pointed out.
Hooda said in a situation where farmers, youth, employees, and businessmen are all suffering, and unemployment and corruption are rampant, celebrating the BJP government is a joke on the public. He said the claims of a double-engine government have also proven completely hollow—Haryana has neither received a major project from the central government nor has the state government been able to implement any major development work,” he stated.
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