Karnal, October 31- Our Haryana turns 59 today. The land of milk and yogurt, the land of warriors, and the state of sporting glory—Haryana has reached new heights in every field, from farms to sports grounds, from industry to education, over these decades. From the first Chief Minister, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma, to Tau Devi Lal, Bhajan Lal, Bansilal, Manohar Lal, and now Nayab Singh Saini, leadership has changed, but the state has continued to progress.
With a modern city like Gurugram, a religious and knowledge center like Kurukshetra, and 22 districts, this state still faces two old wounds: the lack of a capital and the wait for a separate High Court.
Still Waiting for Chandigarh:
Haryana, separated from Punjab in 1966, received Chandigarh as its shared capital and the promise that Chandigarh would be given to Haryana in the future. However, even today, 59 years later, this promise remains unfulfilled. Several new states were formed, capitals were established, and high courts were established, but Haryana still awaits.
Previous governments did not take concrete steps towards establishing a separate high court and capital. Karnal was considered the most suitable capital from geographical, cultural, and administrative perspectives.
Slow Pace in South Haryana:
With the exception of Gurugram and Faridabad, industrial expansion has not met expectations. The potential for developing cities like the holy city of Kurukshetra and Karnal as cultural and religious capitals remains unfulfilled.
People's hopes are now pinned on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Chief Minister Manohar Lal, and current Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to realize the dream of a high court and capital.
Haryana without a separate high court is a major pain for the common man:
Advocates say that Haryana's lack of a separate high court is a major cause of delays in access to justice. Lawyers have also demanded a separate Bar Council and welfare schemes for advocates.
Pending Caseload:
Approximately 1,425,000+ cases pending in district and subordinate courts
Pending Cases: 450,000+ cases pending in the High Court
Estimated Litigants: Over 4.5 million
Despite such a heavy judicial burden, Haryana does not have its own High Court. Advocates say that for speedy justice and a better judicial system, separate High Courts for Haryana and Punjab are essential.
Salute to the Soil of Haryana:
Agriculture, sports, military, industry, service, and determination, Haryana has made its mark on every front. In this 59-year journey, Haryana has risen from rags to riches, but now it is time for it to have its own capital and its own court.