*Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s tenure is a golden period, and India is currently passing through this golden era” – Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij*

*India has never enjoyed the global stature and respect it commands today under any previous Prime Minister’s tenure – Anil Vij*

*Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is moving forward on the path of progress – Vij*

*Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions making India a developed nation by 2047 – Vij*

*The BJP includes everyone and never indulges in politics of religion – Vij*

Chandigarh, July 25 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s tenure is a golden period and that India is currently experiencing this golden era. He said that the global standing and respect that India enjoys today under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership is unprecedented. No previous Prime Minister had achieved this level of global recognition and honor. Sh. Vij emphasized that under Modi’s leadership, India is progressing steadily on the path of development.

Sh. Vij made these remarks in response to media questions regarding Prime Minister Modi completing 4,078 days in office. Notably, Modi has now surpassed Indira Gandhi’s tenure and has become the second-longest serving Prime Minister in India’s history.

*Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision is to make India a developed nation by 2047 – Vij*

Sh. Vij stated that Modi’s goal is to make India a developed country by 2047 because nations that gained independence after India have already become developed and are enjoying all the basic amenities. Thus, PM Modi has set this objective and work towards it has already begun. In line with this vision, Article 370 was abrogated – a blemish on India’s forehead. Hindus in India were previously unable to build their own temple, but under Modi’s leadership, the Ram Temple is now being constructed. Additionally, the Triple Talaq law, which created hardships for Muslim women, has been abolished, liberating them from this practice. Therefore, it is evident that the present era is indeed a golden one.

*Former PM Indira Gandhi’s tenure was the most unfortunate; it brought a blot upon the Constitution – Vij*

*Sh. Vij criticized the opposition party Congress, saying that Indira Gandhi’s tenure was the most unfortunate in India’s history, as the Constitution was trampled upon during her rule. He said Congress leaders today carry the Constitution in their hands, but it was Indira Gandhi who violated it. About 1.5 lakh people were imprisoned, freedom of speech was curtailed, fundamental rights were suspended and censorship was imposed on the press.

*Opposition parties want to divide the country by caste– Vij*

Responding to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks that “Modi is not OBC by birth but legally OBC,” and that “the Congress and Gandhi family sacrificed for the nation,” Sh. Vij said that opposition parties aim to divide the country based on caste, whereas the BJP brings everyone together and never engages in religious politics.

*Sh. Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons and personal judgment; opposition should accept this – Vij*

Regarding the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition remarks that the resignation should have been more dignified, Sh. Vij said Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons and personal discretion. The opposition should respect this and do not make-mean every issue unnecessarily.

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*General passengers will now be able to travel in buses operating for the Common Entrance Test (CET) in various cities of Haryana on July 26 and 27 – Transport Minister Anil Vij*

*Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has agreed Transport Minister Anil Vij’s suggestion – Anil Vij*

*July 27 is the festival of Teej in Haryana, a day when most people travel with their families – Vij*

*Ensuring smooth, uninterrupted, and safe public transport services for the general public is also important – Vij*

Chandigarh, July 25 – Haryana’s Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij announced that on July 26 and 27, 2025, general passengers will also be allowed to travel in the buses operating in various cities of Haryana for the Common Entrance Test (CET). He said that his suggestion was accepted by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, as July 27 is the festival of Teej in Haryana, during which many people travel with their families. He added that it is equally important to ensure smooth, uninterrupted and safe public transportation services for the general public.

Providing further details, Sh. Vij said that he had written to the Chief Minister regarding this matter, and the CM has agreed with the Transport Minister's recommendation. As per the proposal, buses scheduled and routed for CET candidates will now also be accessible to general passengers to avoid inconvenience during the festive period.

In his letter, Sh. Vij wrote to the Chief Minister that this is not justified that 20% buses cannot take load of entire Haryana on July 26 and 27.As on the occasion of Teej festival large number of citizen travel on that day. Therefore, additional arrangements should be made for the general public, to which the Chief Minister agreed.

It is worth noting that, in response to a proposal related to travel arrangements for the HSSC CET written examination, the Transport Minister were said that “In view of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) being conducted by HSSC on 26th and 27th July 2025, it has been decided to provide free travel facility to all registered CET candidates for appearing in the examination across the state. However, it is important to note that 27th July 2025 also coincides with the celebration of Teej, a widely observed cultural and religious festival in Haryana by which, a large number of citizens, particularly women, travel to visit family and temples. Hence, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted, and safe public transport services for the general public is of equal importance. Therefore, it is necessary to determine that alternative and special arrangements have been made for the convenience of general public and commuters to attend their religious, social, cultural, day to day and other family functions etc., so that no inconvenience and hurdle be faced by them on these days”.