Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda cautions people against divisive forces

AMBALA: Cautioning people against forces bent on dividing the country on caste and religion, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said former prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by the same people.

Addressing a gathering at 'Mega Blood Donation Camp' organised on the occasion of 29th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi here today, he said, "Indira Gandhi was assassinated by divisive forces which wanted to divide the nation on the basis of caste and religion."

Gandhi wanted the country to remain firm and united, he said, and urged the people to follow the path shown by her.

"Indira Gandhi had always remained concerned about Haryana as she knew that the state had a huge potential for development," he said.

On the occasion, Hooda announced that a blood bank will be set up at Civil Hospital, Ambala City, so that maximum number of people could donate blood.

Hooda also announced to dedicate projects, costing about Rs 295 crore, to the people of Ambala City including second Railway Over Bridge on Ambala-Amritsar Railway Line built at a cost of Rs 28 crore, canal based water supply scheme costing Rs 129 crore and sewerage system constructed at a cost of Rs 126 crore.