Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda recently launched a scathing critique of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), positioning his remarks as a direct call to accountability for the people of Haryana. Speaking at a community gathering in Karnal, Hooda painted a picture of a state and a nation misled by grand political promises that have failed to materialize into reality. He argued that the current administration is built on the foundation of empty rhetoric, designed exclusively to capture political power rather than to serve the constituency. For Hooda, the gap between what was promised during campaign seasons and the daily struggle of the average citizen has become an unbridgeable chasm, leaving the public feeling disillusioned and abandoned by those they once trusted to lead.
Among the specific grievances raised by the Rohtak MP were the broken financial assurances made to the most vulnerable sections of society. He highlighted the BJP’s previous pledges, such as the ₹6,000 old-age pension and the ₹2,100 monthly stipend for women through the ‘Lado Lakshmi Yojana,’ as clear examples of political bait-and-switch tactics. Furthermore, he noted that the promise of a ₹3,100 Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy remains an unfulfilled dream for the farming community. Instead of the relief promised, families are grappling with the harsh sting of inflation. Hooda pointedly recalled the promise of affordable LPG cylinders, noting the bitter irony that gas prices have actually increased by another ₹28, signaling a government that is largely disconnected from the rising cost of living currently burdening households across the state.
The conversation took a darker turn when Hooda addressed the volatile state of the nation’s education and recruitment systems, labeling the current administration a “Parcha-Kharcha” government. He argued that the integrity of competitive exams, once a reliable pathway for youth to secure their futures, has been systematically dismantled. Referring to the recurring scandals surrounding major entrance exams like NEET, Hooda suggested that a culture of corruption has taken root, where exam papers are treated like commodities to be purchased. He contrasted the current climate with the period prior to 2014, asserting that while exams were still difficult back then, they were not plagued by these endemic leaks. To him, this represents a fundamental betrayal of the trust placed in the state by millions of hardworking students.
Beyond the leaks themselves, Hooda raised deep concerns regarding regional bias and the erosion of local opportunities. He alleged that the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission have increasingly favored candidates from other states, effectively shutting out the local youth who count on these commissions for their livelihood. This, coupled with the administration’s failure to address the perpetrators behind the exam leaks, has created a sense of collective hopelessness. He specifically critiqued the government’s response to accountability, citing the bureaucratic reshuffling of officials—such as appointing a CBSE chairman to a position within the agriculture department—as a defensive move that avoids addressing the core injustice of a broken academic system.
The economic and social health of Haryana, according to Hooda, is currently in a state of rapid decline. He highlighted that the state is grappling with record-breaking unemployment, forcing educated youth into a state of aimless wandering and despair. In a particularly somber segment of his address, he noted that Haryana has lost its competitive edge, tragically replacing Punjab as the state most affected by the scourge of drug abuse. He argued that the state has hit a series of unfortunate milestones: topping the charts in crime rates and migration. For the families living in these communities, the promise of “Achhe Din” has been replaced by an atmosphere of fear, where extortionists operate with impunity and reports of gunfire have become a disturbing, routine part of daily life.
Concluding his address, Hooda framed these issues not as isolated administrative failures, but as evidence of a systemic breakdown of law, order, and governance. He posited that the rising cost of fuel and the weakening of the Indian rupee against the dollar are symptoms of a larger policy failure that touches every aspect of a citizen’s life. By weaving together the threads of economic hardship, educational instability, and the deteriorating social fabric, the Congress MP warned that the current path is unsustainable. His message to the people of Karnal was clear: the government’s failure to deliver on its foundational promises has left the state at a dangerous crossroads, and it is time for a drastic redirection to restore the dignity and safety of the people of Haryana.