‘Terror module bust is an example of alertness and seamless cooperation’

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has just completed a year in office. In an interview with HT’s LEENA DHANKHAR, he spoke candidly about his government’s achievements, anti-terror prerogative, coordination with the Delhi government, and his commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

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How do you see your govt’s biggest achievements?

Our governance model has focused on clarity, good administration and delivery. Under PM Modi's guidance, we executed our commitments: 47 manifesto promises completed and 158 in progress. We gave 24,000 youth jobs on Day One, and 34,000 ina year, taking the ll-year total to 180,000 transparent, merit-based government jobs. Women gained major support through the Lado Lakshmi and Har Ghar-Har Grihini schemes, while Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes-B communities received long-pending rights. Farmers benefited from minimum support price procurement on 24 crops, ₹15,627 crore in compensation, and a monsoon bonus.

How is Haryana strengthening internal security following the recent terror-linked arrests?

We operate on a zero-tolerance policy towards crime. Modern policing, technology-enabled investigation and fast-tracking judicial processes form our backbone. Major crimes have steadily declined —a strong sign of public trust. Crimes against women grew 16.8% annually under the previous Congress regime. Under us, there is a 1.36% reduction. Murders have dropped. Robbery and dacoity have also reduced. Central agencies are diligently handling terror-related cases, and our state police fully support them.

Do you think Haryana, Delhi and J&K need stronger institutionalised interstate policing and coordination?