Overview
- Addressing reporters in Chandigarh, the Congress MP said the BJP-led Centre is undermining Haryana’s interests and the state’s BJP government is a mute spectator.
- He demanded that Haryana be named host or co-host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the proposed 2036 Olympics, after Gujarat was chosen for the events and related bids.
- Hooda cited fiscal imbalance, claiming the Centre collects 7.10% of GST from Haryana but allocates only 1.009% back to the state, despite high GST and toll collections.
- He pointed to stalled implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal and the lack of central approval for land to build Haryana’s Assembly in Chandigarh.
- Citing a parliamentary response, he said over 8 lakh MNREGA workers are active in Haryana but only 2,191 families received 100 days of work in 2024–25, warning that new provisions threaten the scheme.