CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday declared Hansi as the 23rd district of Haryana, marking a significant administrative milestone for the region. The official notification will be issued within a week, he said .
With the creation of the new district, Hisar district will now have two subdivisions—Hisar and Barwala—while the newly formed Hansi district will comprise two subdivisions, Hansi and Narnaund.
Addressing a ‘Vikas rally’ in Hansi, CM Saini also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for three development projects worth Rs. 77.30 crore.
Recalling Hansi’s rich historical and cultural legacy, Saini described it as a land of valour and sacrifice, once known as the gateway of Hindustan. He paid homage to the sacrifices made during the First War of Independence in 1857, stating that the historic Lal Sadak still bears testimony to the brutal atrocities of the British, where freedom fighters were mercilessly crushed. He said Hansi’s prominence predates even the freedom struggle, noting that the town was earlier known as Asi and Asigarh, and during the reign of Emperor Harsha, it served as the capital of the Satluj province.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional development, Saini said that no stone would be left unturned for the progress of Hansi. Highlighting development works, he stated that projects worth Rs. 1,008 crore have been executed in the Hansi Assembly constituency over the last 11 years, whereas only Rs. 253 crore worth of works were undertaken during the Congress regime.
Targeting Congress over its criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Chief Minister said that intensive revisions have been conducted several times since Independence, including in 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965–66, 1983–84, 1987–89, 1992–93–95 and 2002–03—often when opposition parties were in power. “Democracy was never under threat during those periods,” he said, questioning why objections are now being raised in 2025 when the Election Commission is performing its constitutional duty to update electoral rolls.
Saini said that out of the 217 promises made in the Sankalp Patra election manifesto, the double-engine government has fulfilled 54 promises within a year, while work on 163 promises is currently underway. Though one year may appear brief, he said, it has witnessed development progressing at three times the earlier pace, reflecting the government’s commitment to non-stop development. He added that during its third term as well, the government has taken decisive steps to ensure inclusive growth and safeguard the interests of all sections of society.
Listing major welfare initiatives, Saini said that under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women are provided financial assistance of Rs. 2,100, and so far more than seven lakh women have received Rs. 258 crore in two instalments. He further said that to support poor households, the government is providing LPG cylinders at Rs. 500 per month, benefiting around 14.7 lakh families across the state.
Speaking on agricultural reforms, CM Saini said that the state government is procuring all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He informed that Rs. 1.64 lakh crore has been directly credited to the accounts of nearly 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement. He also highlighted that the BJP government has abolished the British-era Abiana and introduced fully digital, paperless registration of land and property, making the entire process transparent and efficient.
Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa said that the double-engine government is delivering development at a rapid pace, resulting in the BJP forming the government for the third consecutive term in the state. MLA Vinod Bhayana thanked the Chief Minister for accepting key development demands and described the decision to make Hansi a district as a historic gift for the region.