Congress MP Kumari Selja Criticizes Haryana Government in Parliament

During the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress MP Kumari Selja from Sirsa, Haryana, strongly criticized the state government and raised several issues concerning Haryana. Her speech touched upon various topics, including the condition of major cities and the implementation of central government schemes. 

Criticism of Former CM's New Role

Selja took a jab at former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who recently received a ministerial position at the center. She sarcastically remarked, "Our former Chief Minister of Haryana has been given a very big ministry. Now, please improve the conditions in Haryana." 

Issues in Faridabad and Gurugram

The Congress MP highlighted the poor conditions in Faridabad, which is close to Delhi. She pointed out that heaps of garbage can be seen everywhere in the city. Selja questioned the 'Smart City' status of Faridabad, suggesting that the ground reality doesn't match the title. She also mentioned Gurugram, referring to a recent interview of a central minister and MP from the area who raised questions about waste management in the city. Selja urged the government to listen to their own ministers and MPs if they won't listen to the opposition. 

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Government's Priorities

Selja questioned the current status of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission). She noted that the campaign, which once had high visibility, seems to have disappeared from public discourse. She metaphorically said that even Gandhi's spectacles, which were once prominently displayed as a symbol of the campaign, seem to have been lost in the garbage. 

The MP suggested that the government appears disheartened after recent election results but reminded them that the people of Haryana have given them 10 years to serve. She urged the government to focus on the welfare of the people.

Selja, who won the Sirsa seat by defeating BJP candidate Ashok Tanwar with a significant margin, used this parliamentary session to voice her concerns about the state of affairs in Haryana. Her speech highlighted various issues that she believes need immediate attention from both the state and central governments.