BJP’s Rao Narbir Singh ends poll campaign, confident of win

On the final day of campaigning for the assembly polls, before the 48-hour silence period kicks in, Singh held large roadshows in both Badshahpur and Farrukhnagar, seeking public support

Updated on: Oct 4, 2024, 05:48:07 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram: BJP nominee from Badshahpur and former Haryana cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh has called on the people of Gurugram to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when they vote on Saturday, if they want consistent development in the district. He said that development in Badshahpur can only be achieved with a BJP government at the helm.

Rao Narbir Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Badshahpur during a road show on the last day of his election campaign at Badshahpur Bazar in Gurugram on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

On the final day of campaigning for the assembly polls, before the 48-hour silence period kicks in, Singh held large roadshows in both Badshahpur and Farrukhnagar, seeking public support. The massive turnout in these roadshows clearly indicated that the people of Badshahpur are ready for the polls on Saturday. Singh said that this election would not only determine the present but also shape the future of the region.

Haryana goes to polls on October 5 and the counting of votes will take place on October 8.

Singh assured the people of Badshahpur that all promises made by the BJP would be fulfilled. He guaranteed that under a BJP government, the region will see the development of a new industrial township, the establishment of a 700-bed hospital in Gurugram, and the creation of a world-class intake hub spread over 100 acres. These announcements, made by Union home minister Amit Shah, will be completed once the BJP returns to power, he said.

Singh reminded the people that when they elected him in 2014, Badshahpur witnessed rapid development. However, the constituency has fallen behind in the past five years due to what he described as poor leadership. Singh urged voters to give him another opportunity, promising to accelerate development at an even faster pace than before. He pledged to fight for the rights of the constituency as a minister once again and to ensure that no wheel of progress is halted under his leadership.

Singh also highlighted the achievements of the BJP government between 2014 and 2019, including the construction of underpasses and over bridges at key locations such as Rajiv Chowk, Iffco Chowk, and Signature Tower. Additionally, major projects like the Badshahpur elevated flyover, the Dwarka Expressway, and the Gurugram Metro Rail Project were completed under BJP rule, he reminded voters.

Singh’s roadshows in Badshahpur and Farrukhnagar attracted huge crowds, with people welcoming him with flowers. His supporters stopped his convoy at various places to offer garlands and shower him with flowers. Singh expressed his gratitude to the public and urged them not to miss the opportunity to secure a BJP victory. Various communities came out in large numbers during the roadshows, openly declaring their support for Singh and his leadership.

With the formal campaign period now over, Singh encouraged his supporters to take to social media, urging them to use their mobile phones to spread the BJP’s message to as many people as possible.

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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.Read More