Haryana govt gets ready for winter session; amidst BJP win in 3 states

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a second meeting with Health Minister Anil Vij on Thursday, indicating intensified efforts to resolve their differences ahead of the winter session of the state assembly. It is believed that Vij’s dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Health Department, unresolved for the past two and a half months due to intervention by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), has prompted the recent meetings. The Chief Minister reportedly engaged in discussions with Vij at his residence for nearly an hour on Thursday evening. This comes a month after their first meeting, and there are expectations that efforts to appease Vij might find success this time.
The winter session of the Haryana state assembly is set to commence on December 15. The government is keen on preventing the opposition from capitalizing on any discord within the Khattar administration, especially related to the Health Department, during the session. The possibility of Vij raising questions from the opposition’s perspective is something the government aims to avoid to maintain a united front. Hence, the attempts to reconcile with Anil Vij have gained momentum. The Chief Minister wants to ensure that Vij provides satisfactory answers to any questions raised by the opposition, securing a smooth functioning of the administration during the assembly session.
Sources suggest that the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has been involved in trying to mediate between Chief Minister Khattar and Health Minister Vij to address the ongoing discord. Anil Vij, who has reportedly refrained from overseeing the Health Department’s activities for the past two and a half months, is expected to resume his duties after the recent discussions.
The root cause of the disagreement is said to be Vij’s displeasure with certain officials, and there are indications that he may seek disciplinary actions against them. The intervention of the Chief Minister’s Office is aimed at reconciling the differences and ensuring that the administration functions cohesively.
In the political corridors, discussions are also rife about the possibility of Anil Vij resigning from the post of Health Minister or being transferred to a different portfolio. However, there has been no official statement from Vij on these speculations. He has only mentioned that he has presented his concerns before the Chief Minister and expressed confidence that a resolution will be reached.
Political analysts are closely watching the developments, as the ongoing discord has the potential to impact the functioning of the government, particularly in the critical Health Department, at a time when the state is grappling with various health-related challenges.
The recent meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence indicates a proactive approach by the Haryana government to address internal issues before the commencement of the assembly session. It remains to be seen whether the discussions will lead to an amicable resolution and pave the way for a unified administration during the upcoming winter session.