Kumari Selja raises Sirsa medical college issue in Parliament
Sirsa, July 24
In a fiery session in Parliament on Wednesday, Lok Sabha MP Kumari Selja initiated discussions on the Budget, levelling accusations against the Central government. Pointing out lapses in healthcare infrastructure, Selja criticised the government for delaying the construction of medical colleges in Sirsa and Kurukshetra. She accused the government of abandoning promises made to Haryana, highlighting several critical issues.
She said the state government had promised to build medical colleges in every district. Despite laying the foundation stone of medical college in Sirsa in the presence of President, the government neglected it. Furthermore, she pointed out that even the Prime Minister himself inaugurated the Ayush College in Kurukshetra, but it has also been ignored.
She slammed the government for terminating the recruitment of anganwadi workers and demanded legal guarantees for minimum support price (MSP). Selja said, “Your slogan now is to save the chair, plunder friends, as proven by this Budget. Other states have been overlooked.”
She also raised concerns over rising crime in Haryana, saying, “Haryana, once known for milk and yogurt, has now become a haven for hooligans and criminals under the BJP’s rule.”
She highlighted the plight of farmers, criticising the lack of concrete MSP guarantee and relief for debt-ridden farmers. She lamented the absence of solutions for unemployment and economic distress among the youth, stating, “The Budget has deceived the hopes of youth and the aspirations of women.”
The MP accused the government of neglecting women’s safety and empowerment, labelling the Budget as disappointing for the middle class. She also criticised lack of tax relief and meaningful plans for rural development, concluding that the Budget reflects disregard to the fundamental needs of citizens. She underscored the growing dissatisfaction with the Budget, signalling potential political repercussions in the upcoming state elections.
