"Haryana most affected by unemployement": Deepender Singh Hooda

Jhajjar (Haryana) [India], March 7 (ANI): Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Friday said that Haryana remains affected by unemployment and drug abuse. He said that the government must take the initiative to resolve these issues.
Speaking about the state's economy, Hooda said that Haryana's economy remains "impaired." Stating that the opposition will monitor the state government's work, he added that the government must fulfil its promises in the budget session, which began today.
"It is hoped that the government will fulfil the promises in this budget session. Haryana is the state most affected by unemployment and drug abuse. The economy of Haryana remains impaired. The government should take steps to resolve the problems in this budget and fulfil the promises it made. The opposition is strong, and we will keep an eye on the working style of the government," Hooda told reporters here.
Earlier, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday highlighted issues of unemployment and law and order and said that Haryana is being burdened with loans.
"Let the budget be presented. There are a lot of issues... There are the issues of unemployment, law and order, Haryana being burdened with loans," Hooda told reporters.
On Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said after the two-day 'pre-budget consultation' meeting that their goal was to present a budget that would drive prosperity for every citizen in the state.
The 2-day meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, was organised under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio.
The event brought together all Ministers, MLAs, and Administrative Secretaries to provide valuable insights and suggestions for the upcoming state budget for the financial year 2025-26. A statement said everyone provided valuable suggestions to help realise the vision of an inclusive budget.
Presiding over the consultation meeting, Saini expressed gratitude for the important suggestions shared by the Ministers and MLAs aimed at the welfare of the state and its people.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has been actively engaging with various stakeholders over the past several days and holding pre-budget consultation meetings to ensure the upcoming budget aligns with the aspirations and expectations of the people of Haryana.
The state's annual budget will be presented on March 17, while the session will run from March 7 to March 28. (ANI)