Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday presided over the District Public Grievances Committee meeting in Sirsa, where he reviewed 12 complaints and personally contacted two complainants who were absent.
Meeting Highlights
The meeting took place at the Panchayat Bhawan and covered 15 agenda items, though three complainants did not attend. In an unusual step, Saini directly called Sanjay Kumar from Fatehpur Jatanwali, who had complained about improper installation of a siphon on a watercourse. After speaking over the phone, the CM ordered the formation of a three-member committee headed by the SDM to investigate and submit a report.
In another case, Nirmal Kaur had alleged delays in receiving benefits after her husband's death in February. Her husband was an Ayush Department pharmacist. Although her father, who attended the meeting, expressed satisfaction with the department's response, Saini spoke to Kaur directly. She confirmed her grievance was resolved and thanked the CM.
Opposition MLAs' Concerns
The meeting also saw inputs from Opposition MLAs. Congress MLA Shishpal Keharwala raised the issue of pending payments to sarpanches who spent money on strengthening embankments during last year's flood-like situation along the Ghaggar. Saini assured that the matter would be examined.
Congress MLA Gokul Setia highlighted Sirsa's poor roads and the condition of the auto market. The CM told him the issue would be discussed separately after the meeting. Later, Setia was seen handing over a file to Saini.
Road Repairs Assurance
Responding to concerns over damaged roads in the city, Saini said ongoing sewerage work had led to road excavation. He assured that all affected roads would be repaired after pipeline installation. Saini said 12 complaints were heard, while three were kept pending for further action.
