Chandigarh , September 27 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said that today the country needs not the politics of accusations but the politics of facts. In a democracy , the opposition has every right to oppose the government , ask questions and demand answers , but the questions should be based on facts and if allegations are made against any constitutional institution, then there should be solid evidence behind it. He said that the constitutional institutions of the country including the Election Commission , Supreme Court , Controller and Auditor General (CAG) are not institutions of any one government or political party. Their reputation and credibility are the capital of the entire country and democracy. Therefore, it is the common responsibility of all political parties and citizens to maintain the dignity of these institutions despite political differences.
The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference held in Gurugram on Sunday. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh , Sohna MLA Tejpal Tanwar , Pataudi MLA Bimala Chaudhary , Chief Minister’s Media Advisor Rajiv Jaitley were also present in the press conference .
Opposition should present facts before questioning the functioning of the Election Commission.
The Chief Minister said that for some time now, the Congress and its allies have been raising questions about the Election Commission , the electoral process and other constitutional institutions. He said that raising questions about the functioning of any institution may be a part of democracy , but it is not right to make serious allegations without evidence . He said that the Election Commission is a voluntary (autonomous) constitutional institution , which is responsible for conducting the electoral process in the country and preparing and updating the electoral roll. The Election Commission itself also works at various levels to include eligible citizens in the electoral roll and increase voter participation .
Election Commission’s position on SIR is clear – Chief Minister
Shri Naib Singh Saini also mentioned the questions being raised by the opposition regarding the Special In-depth Review i.e. SIR. He said that the Election Commission has clarified the position regarding its decisions and process related to SIR. As per the records of the Election Commission, the order related to SIR was issued on 24th June 2025 and later guidelines were issued in this regard in various states and union territories. He said that an attempt was made to spread confusion regarding Form- 6 and declaration regarding SIR , whereas the process of Form- 6 and related declaration is clearly available on the existing Voter Service Portal of the Election Commission .
The first requirement of democracy is that every eligible citizen’s right to vote be protected.
The Chief Minister said that democracy is not strengthened by holding elections alone . Therefore, it is essential that the voter list is clean and transparent , every eligible citizen gets the right to vote , elections are free and fair and the public’s faith in the democratic system remains strong . He said that it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure that no eligible citizen is deprived of his right to vote. He said that during the election process, voters are contacted at the ground level through booth level officers and efforts are made to reach out to the eligible citizens who have been left behind. The Election Commission has also informed that during the SIR process, BLOs go door to door to collect forms and assist voters.
Shri Naib Singh Saini said that political differences are a natural part of democracy , but these differences should not lead to distrust towards democratic institutions. He referred to the view of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee that “ Elections will come , elections will go , but the nation should remain immortal. ”
The Chief Minister said that winning and losing elections is part of the democratic system. It is not right to question the credibility of constitutional institutions just because an election result does not come in one’s favour . The country and democracy are above all and all political parties should play their role with this spirit.
What is needed today is not accusations , but the politics of facts.
The Chief Minister said that today the need is not for the politics of accusations but for the politics of facts. The need is not to spread illusions but to put the truth before the public. He said that political parties should present evidence along with their allegations so that the real situation can be clear before the public. He said that instead of weakening the constitutional institutions, it is the need of the hour to strengthen them. Raising unwanted questions on the credibility of the institutions ultimately affects the public’s faith in the democratic system .
Oppose the government , but maintain the dignity of constitutional institutions.
Shri Naib Singh Saini said that the opposition has every right to oppose the policies of the government. Questions should be asked from the government and answers should also be sought , because this is the identity of a healthy democracy. But it is necessary to keep political opposition and the dignity of constitutional institutions separate . He said that the opposition can strongly express its views on the plans , policies and procedures of the government , but before making serious allegations about the Election Commission or other constitutional institutions, facts should be investigated and evidence should be presented.
Mentioned the changes in the lives of the poor and disadvantaged sections
The Chief Minister, while mentioning the work done by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the poor and underprivileged sections, said that in the last 12 years , the benefits of schemes like housing , gas connection , ration , health facilities , piped water and financial assistance to farmers have been extended to the poor families. He said that schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi , Ayushman Bharat , Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana , Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission have impacted the lives of the common citizen. The Chief Minister said that the aim of the government is to extend the benefits of development to the last person.
Need to speak responsibly even on national security and sensitive issues
The Chief Minister said that all political parties should show sensitivity and responsibility while making political statements on issues related to national security. He said that statements without solid information on issues related to the army , security and strategic operations of the country can create confusion among the public. He said that in a democracy, the government can be criticized , but the responsibility of political parties increases even more on issues related to the institutions of the country and national interests .
Removal of Article 370 has expanded democratic rights to the people of Jammu and Kashmir – Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that after the abrogation of Article 370 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, democratic rights and political participation have expanded in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said that the public is also watching the work of the opposition and how questions are being raised about the dignity of constitutional institutions in the name of political opposition . He said that in a democracy, the final decision lies in the hands of the public and in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections too, the public will assess the work and behavior of political parties by exercising their right to vote.
Chief Minister raises questions on Congress and AAP over drug problem in Punjab
Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini, while mentioning Punjab, targeted the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party. He said that during the Congress rule, the drug problem remained serious in Punjab and this problem was not eliminated in a comprehensive manner . He said that later, during the Aam Aadmi Party government, people continued to have concerns about the drug problem. He said that the thinking of the opposition parties was such that if the youth remained involved in drugs, they would not raise questions about employment and their rights. He said that instead of politics, there is a need to focus on concrete action and results on the future of the youth of Punjab and the drug problem.
Strengthening constitutional institutions is the shared responsibility of all of us.
Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said that for the strengthening of the democratic system of the country, the independence , prestige and credibility of the Election Commission , judiciary and other constitutional institutions must be respected. He said that “ Political differences have their place , but the dignity of constitutional institutions is above all. ” Every eligible citizen should get the right to vote , the voter list should be clean and transparent , elections should be free and fair and the public’s faith in democracy should remain strong — these are the basic requirements of a democratic system. The Chief Minister said that the people of the country are aware and they understand the facts. Therefore, all political parties should go beyond blame and recrimination and strengthen positive , factual and responsible political dialogue.
