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BJP’s Rao Narbir Singh gains momentum after Amit Shah endorsement in Badshahpur

During the rally, Rao Narbir Singh emphasised the BJP’s commitment to Haryana’s development, contrasting it with the previous Congress regime

Updated on: Oct 1, 2024, 07:26:07 IST
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rao Narbir Singh’s campaign for the Badshahpur assembly seat has gained significant momentum following a high-profile endorsement from Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday.

Union home minister Amit Shah, Badshahpur candidate Rao Narbir Singh during Jan Ashirwad Rally in Sector 95 on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Union home minister Amit Shah, Badshahpur candidate Rao Narbir Singh during Jan Ashirwad Rally in Sector 95 on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

On Monday, addressing a rally in Badshahpur, Rao Narbir Singh emphasised the BJP’s commitment to Haryana’s development, contrasting it with the previous Congress regime.

Singh pointed out that during Congress’ 10-year rule, Haryana only received 41,000 crore for development projects, whereas the BJP government has allocated 2.92 lakh crore over its tenure.

“The upcoming projects in Gurugram and Badshahpur, including a 700-bed hospital, a world-class 100-acre intake hub, and an international-level jungle safari in the Aravalli hills, are very close to my heart and will mark a name across the globe,” Singh added.

During a rally on Sunday, Shah urged voters to elect Singh, a former cabinet minister in Haryana, with a “massive victory,” stating that the BJP government will ensure Singh’s rise as a significant leader if he wins the seat.

The proposed developments aim to bring substantial economic progress to the area, a message that resonated with many voters, the Union minister said. “Elect Rao Narbir Singh with a massive victory, and it will be our government’s job to make him a big leader,” he added.

Followed by Shah’s endorsement, Rao Narbir Singh reiterated his commitment to transforming Badshahpur and Gurugram.

Singh recounted the various development projects completed during his previous tenure from 2014 to 2019, including road expansion, water supply improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. “The work we started five years ago has already changed the face of Badshahpur, and with your support, I will ensure progress continues,” Singh said.

Singh’s campaign is heavily focused on addressing local issues, including traffic congestion, water scarcity, and healthcare services.

Among his proposals are plans for an elevated road in Gurugram and new healthcare centres, including an advanced facility at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS).

In his recent campaigns, the former Haryana cabinet minister has also promised the creation of 500,000 jobs in the next five years under a BJP government.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.

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