Anil Vij

Joining RSS for sometime should be made mandatory for all: Haryana minister Anil Vij

"RSS is a nationalist organisation. It should be mandatory for citizens to join it for some time."

May 30, 2018, 15:12 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij compares Rahul Gandhi to deadly Nipah virus, sparks row

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij has now compared Congress president Rahul Gandhi to deadly Nipah virus, which has claimed many lives across the country.

May 29, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

After Congress MP, Haryana minister calls for changes in national anthem, wants 'Adhinayak' removed

The demand comes a day after Congress MP Ripun Bora moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha seeking amendments to the National Anthem to replace the word 'Sindh' with 'North East'.

Mar 17, 2018, 23:07 PM IST

Stop making doctors 'soft target': Delhi Medical Association to Anil Vij

A panel set up by Haryana government probing allegations of overcharging against the Fortis hospital regarding a case in which the minor girl died of dengue has found "several irregularities".

Dec 08, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Taj Mahal is a 'beautiful cemetery': Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij

Taj Mahal has been in news from the time the Uttar Pradesh government dropped it from its tourism booklet, following which BJP`s Sangeet Som supported it by calling it a blot on Indian culture.

Oct 20, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij wants compensation for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh followers killed in police action

Self-styled godman Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 years in jail on 28 August in the two rape cases.

Sep 21, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Hindu cannot be terrorist, Congress coined 'Hindu terrorism' to appease Muslims, says Haryana minister Anil Vij

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij created a stir as he asserted that a Hindu cannot be a terrorist and that there is no terminology like Hindu terrorism. 

Jun 21, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

BJP would have won if contested alone in Punjab: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij

Reacting to the political debacle of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance in Punjab, Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij said that the saffron party would have won the Punjab Assembly elections if it had contested them without the coalition.

Mar 14, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

BJP would have won if contested alone in Punjab: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij

Reacting to the political debacle of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance in Punjab, Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij said that the saffron party would have won the Punjab Assembly elections if it had contested them without the coalition.

Mar 14, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Haryana sports minister rejects Sakshi Malik's claim of govt not fulfilling its promise after her Rio success

Sakshi earlier lashed out at the Haryana government for not fulfilling its promise after she bagged a historic Bronze medal at the Rio Games.

Mar 06, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Gurmehar Kaur issue rocks Haryana Assembly

Delhi university student Gurmehar Kaur issue rocked the Haryana Assembly today, with opposition INLD seeking state minister Anil Vij's apology for his tweet that dubbed her anti-ABVP campaign supporters as pro-Pakistan, liable to be thrown out of the country.

Mar 02, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij withdraws 'controversial'​ Modi-Gandhi remarks, says opinion is personal

"Narendra Modi is a better brand' than Mahatma Gandhi whose image did not help khadi and led to devaluation of Indian currency" – Haryana Minister Anil Vij, whose remarks on Mahatma Gandhi drew widespread criticism, on Saturday withdrew his remarks and said the statements were only his personal opinion.

Jan 15, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar distances himself from Anil Vij's 'Gandhi' remarks

Distancing himself from Haryana minister Anil Vij's remarks that Mahatma Gandhi's image did not help Khadi and caused devaluation of the currency, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said the comments are "not linked with the party".

Jan 14, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

Haryana Minister Anil Vij takes back his insulting comments against Gandhi

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Jan 14, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

After calling Narendra Modi 'bigger brand' than Mahatma Gandhi, Haryana Minister Anil Vij withdraws comment​

Haryana minister Anil Vij said Mahatma Gandhi's photo would vanish from the currency notes.

Jan 14, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Infant, child mortality rates drop in Haryana: Minister

The multi-pronged strategy adopted by the Haryana government has helped to reduce IMR from 41 to 36 per thousand live births and CMR from 45 to 40 per thousand live births.

Oct 11, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

WELL DONE DEEPA MALIK: Haryana govt announces INR 4 crore reward, job for Paralympic medallist

Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij, on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs four crore for Paralympics medalist Deepa Malik, at par with medal-winners at the Olympic Games.

Sep 17, 2016, 22:58 PM IST

Beef found in biryani samples, we're not against Muslims: Anil Vij

Facing flak over the biryani checks in Mewat ahead of Eid, Haryana minister Anil Vij on Saturday said all seven samples were found containing beef and questioned how the Opposition which had backed the law banning cow slaughter could object to its implementation.

Sep 10, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Rio medallist Sakshi Malik appointed Wrestling Director of Rohtak University

Haryana Government has already taken steps in this direction and has decided to open 20 sports nurseries in districts.

Sep 04, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

After Anil Vij, Vijay Goel announces support for Dera Sacha's sports village in Haryana

A day after Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij donated Rs 50 lakh from his discretionary fund to a sect headed by controversial Sikh leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel too offered support to the Dera Sacha chief for setting up sports village in Haryana. 

Aug 29, 2016, 10:03 AM IST