The Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha commenced today on a volatile note, with the treasury and opposition benches clashing over several administrative and political issues within the first hour of proceedings.
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PPP Report Tabled: Amid the din, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini tabled a comprehensive report on the success and impact of the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) scheme. The report highlighted that the digital ID system has helped in weeding out nearly 10 lakh “ghost” beneficiaries from various social security schemes, saving the state exchequer hundreds of crores. “PPP has brought transparency to the doorstep of the poorest. It is a model for digital governance across India,” the CM stated.
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Opposition Backlash: The Congress, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, vehemently contested the report, calling PPP a “Pareshaan Pehchan Patra” (Harassment Identity Card). The opposition staged a walkout for ten minutes, alleging that thousands of genuine eligible citizens were being denied pensions due to technical glitches and incorrect income data in the PPP database.
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No-Confidence Motion Tensions: The atmosphere remained tense as the Speaker acknowledged the receipt of the No-Confidence Motion moved by the Congress. While the government expressed its readiness to debate immediately, the Speaker scheduled the formal discussion for Monday (December 22), leading to accusations of “delay tactics” from the opposition.
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Obituary References: Earlier, the session began on a solemn note with the House paying rich tributes to soldiers, political figures, and prominent citizens who passed away recently. This was the only period of the day marked by bipartisan decorum.
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Key Bills Introduced: Despite the disruptions, the government managed to introduce three key bills, including an amendment to the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act and a bill related to the regularisation of unauthorized colonies.
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Question Hour Scrapped? Due to the constant sloganeering regarding farmer compensation and the “Agnipath” scheme, the Question Hour was largely washed out, with very few starred questions being taken up for oral answers.
