Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state cabinet has approved the Haryana Scheduled Caste Commission Report on Saturday. He revealed that a 20 percent quota in government jobs will be reserved for scheduled castes in the state.
Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Saini said, “Today, the Haryana Scheduled Caste Commission Report was accepted by the cabinet. A 20 percent quota in government jobs will be reserved for scheduled castes, with the commission recommending that 10 percent of this quota be allocated to the most deprived scheduled castes.”
He further mentioned that the rule would be implemented after the assembly elections, in accordance with the code of conduct provided by the Election Commission of India.
This announcement came after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar declared the dates for the assembly election on Friday. Haryana is scheduled to vote in a single-phase election on October 1, with the counting of votes on October 4.
During the conference, Saini also stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is fully prepared for the election and confident of forming the government in the state for the third time.
“The assembly election dates have been announced, and I welcome this. The BJP is ready for the elections, and we will form the government in Haryana for the third time. Over the last 10 years, we have developed Haryana without any discrimination. Instead of misleading the public, the opposition should focus on their achievements. I urge the people to participate in the elections with enthusiasm,” he said.
Saini also highlighted that the state government has introduced the Gambling Prevention Ordinance to combat gambling and betting in the state. Under this ordinance, those found guilty could face up to seven years in jail or a fine of up to Rs 7 lakh.
Later that day, while addressing a rally in Hansi, Saini expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects, saying, “I believe that your support will help us form the BJP government for the third time. Those who are corrupt are questioning us. Our double-engine government has transformed Hansi over the last 10 years.”
He also accused the Congress and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of creating obstacles in the recruitment process by taking it to court.
Saini concluded by stating that the government has “provided employment to the children of poor mothers without any cost and secured lifelong jobs for 1.20 lakh youths under the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam.”