Haryana Diary: Development projects cause for concern

Faridabad: Some of the development projects have become a cause for concern. The construction of a bridge on the Mohna road to provide connectivity with a highway has been resented by a leader of the Opposition, who says it will hurt the interest of shopkeepers of Ballabgarh. There are claims that the change in the alignment of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway passing through the city would damage of the green belt on other side. There has been a delay in the construction of bridges over the Agra canal. Lack of interest by the government of a neighbouring state is being cited as the reason for it, as the ownership and maintenance of the canal lies with that state.

Minister relieved after Cabinet expansion

Jhajjar: A minister from South Haryana was relieved after the recent expansion of the state Cabinet. His chair seemed to be at threat after the speculation ran rife that he would be replaced. Interestingly, a section of local leaders and workers of his party too had started stating that he might be replaced. However, this did not happen, leaving leaders and workers worried, as they feel the ‘netaji’ is now aware of their ‘intentions’.

Encroachments recorded on camera

Ambala: Unhappy with the encroachments, Commissioner, Ambala MC, Dhirendra Khadgata not only issued challans but also got the entire action recorded on a camera. He narrated the problems being faced by shopkeepers. The Commissioner said despite repeated warnings, the store owner was not removing the encroachment, inconveniencing fellow shopkeepers.

Dr Gupta ‘elated’ after getting ULB Dept

Hisar: Dr Kamal Gupta, who was inducted in the state Cabinet after he was given the charge of the Urban Local Body Ministry, was apparently ‘on cloud nine’. Interacting with the party workers in Hisar last week, he had said there were 41 IAS officers under him and he had urged his followers to enjoy the feeling of becoming a minister. People of Hisar feel Dr Gupta will help speed up works. His followers said it was too early to expect a major change and one should give some more time to Dr Gupta.

MC employees, councillors in tug of war

Panipat: After the CID chief’s letter allegedly exposed corruption in the Panipat MC, a tug of war has started between the employees and ruling party councillors. The Commissioner has initiated preliminary action against the MC employees, whose names were mentioned in the letter, and ordered an inquiry into the matter. An employees’ union leader has blamed some ruling party senior councillors and their associates for the ‘rising corruption’. However, the councillors are silent.