DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said considering the demands of the youth, the government is conducting the second CET examination in the state and all preparations for the CET have been completed. A total of 13.87 lakh candidates from across the state have applied for CET Group-C examination.

The examination will be held on July 26 and 27 and to transport candidates from their homes to the exam centres and back, 9,200 buses have been arranged. The Chief Minister was speaking to mediapersons on Friday. He said that registrations are being done for availing the bus service. In addition to Haryana Roadways buses, private school buses have also been arranged.

The government had requested private schools to assist in this initiative to ensure convenience for the youth, especially for girls. During the exam, one family member of female candidates will also be allowed to travel free of cost.

Responding to a question related to Robert Vadra, the Chief Minister said there had been an ongoing case and investigation against him for a long time. He said the Congress committed numerous wrongdoings and acts of corruption during its rule, which were bound to come to light eventually. He added that during the Congress government's tenure, rules were bypassed to make the poor poorer and certain individuals excessively wealthy ? Robert Vadra being one of them.

Responding to a question about Punjab Chief Minister Sh. Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister said there are other forces working behind his government, and Bhagwant Mann himself is unaware of many such activities.

In response to another question, the Chief Minister welcomed the move by the United States to designate The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed group, as a foreign terrorist organization and specially designated global terrorist group. This organization had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack.

He appreciated this step by the U.S., saying that such organizations aim to create fear and terror among the people. He urged other countries to take similar actions.

(editor@dailyworld.in)