Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the BJP government in the state has already fulfilled 60 of the 217 promises made in its Sankalp Patra ahead of the Assembly elections, while work is progressing rapidly on the remaining commitments.

Addressing a press conference here, Saini said the promises made by the BJP are not mere assurances but firm commitments. “What we promise, we deliver. We have been working at a rapid pace to fulfil our commitments,” he said.

Of the 217 promises outlined in the Sankalp Patra (election manifesto), 60 have already been implemented, while work is underway on around 120 others, he said, adding that the remaining pledges are also being taken up in a phased manner.

“For us, the Sankalp Patra is not just a manifesto; it is like the holy Gita. Before the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, we had stated that our aim was to provide good governance, transparent administration and ensure public welfare,” the chief minister said.

Taking a swipe at the opposition, Saini claimed that unlike the Congress and its allies, which either fail to fulfil their promises or do so towards the end of their tenure, the BJP government prioritises implementing key commitments immediately after coming to power.

Highlighting some of the major initiatives, Saini referred to the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women aged 23 years and above receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100.

He also pointed to measures taken for farmers, saying, “We had promised that 24 crops would be procured at the minimum support price (MSP). Today, Haryana is the first state in the country where 24 crops are being procured at MSP.”

On the upcoming Budget Session of the Haryana Assembly, beginning February 20, the chief minister said the government had actively sought public participation in budget formulation. He said 2,199 suggestions were received during 13 pre-budget meetings held with various stakeholders.

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In addition, Saini said more inputs were received through emails, letters and the government’s chatbot. “In total, around 12,400 suggestions have been received. Nearly 4,000 to 5,000 of these will be incorporated in the Budget for 2026-27,” he added.