Una, November 12:- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said that the youth of Haroli Assembly constituency are strengthening the campaign against drugs through sports activities. The way young people are coming forward to organise competitions in cricket and football is sending a positive message to society. He said that while some people try to malign the area, the youth are playing an important role in nation-building through sports.
The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at a three-day cricket tournament organised by the Chandpur Cricket Club at Chandpur in Haroli Assembly constituency today. Congratulating the organising committee and players, he said that such events are essential for guiding young people in the right direction and motivating them to participate in sports. He announced that he would personally contribute ₹51,000 towards the first prize of the tournament.
Mukesh Agnihotri said that Chandpur is a small village, but continuous efforts are being made to put it on the path of development. Two bridges have been constructed in the village, providing better transportation facilities to residents. He said that drinking water and irrigation projects worth approximately ₹500 crore are currently underway in Haroli Assembly constituency. Two drinking water schemes have also been constructed in Chandpur village. Construction work on 18 bridges is underway simultaneously across the entire constituency, along with the development of various roads.
He said that the longest bridge in the area has been constructed from Haroli to Rampur, while another major bridge from Pandoga to Tyudi is under construction. To strengthen administrative and basic infrastructure facilities in the constituency, offices of the Executive Engineers of the Water Supply, Electricity and Public Works Departments have been established. Facilities such as the SDM and DSP offices, Secretariat, college and hospital have also been provided.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the second phase of construction work at Haroli Hospital has commenced, while the second phase of work at Haroli College has also begun. Around 600 students are currently pursuing their education at the college. He assured that the pace of development in Haroli would continue and every possible effort was being made to expand basic infrastructure in the constituency.
Referring to electricity-related problems, he said that complaints regarding power supply issues in Chandpur had been brought to his notice. Necessary steps would be taken soon to resolve these problems. He said that the women of the area had always supported him and their cooperation had been instrumental in securing continued public support. He assured that problems relating to electricity wires, low voltage or transformers would be addressed on priority.
Among those present on the occasion were Block Congress Committee President Sandeep Agnihotri, Zila Parishad Member Jyoti Bala, Youth Congress District President Prashant, Block Youth Congress President Shubham, Palakwah Panchayat Pradhan Anjana Wala, Up-Pradhan Ashok, Balwan, who played an important role in making the event successful, members of the Mahila Mandal and a large number of players.
