Anil Vij, holding the portfolios of Health Minister and Home Minister, has refrained from signing files for an extended period, leading to a backlog in the department. His disengagement from departmental operations commenced on October 5th, and since then, he has been absent from the department’s meetings, even after a meeting chaired by the Chief Principal Secretary to the CM. Chief Minister Manohar Lal has acknowledged the issue, stating that he has spoken to Vij about it, and resolution is anticipated soon. Additionally, Vij has not been overseeing the AYUSH department’s work for an extended period.
The situation has escalated into a matter of intense political debate. Vij’s stance on the issue continues to fuel discussions. Initial expectations were for a post-Diwali resolution, yet the scenario remains unchanged.
Vij has repeatedly clarified that he harbors no issues with CM Manohar Lal; as the Chief Minister, Lal holds the authority to conduct meetings across departments and question any minister. However, from a technical standpoint, conducting a departmental meeting without informing the concerned minister is not acceptable. Lal assured that the matter has come to his attention and will hopefully be resolved soon, acknowledging administrative complexities that often arise and are usually resolved swiftly.The departmental backlog extends beyond the Health Ministry to the AYUSH Department, where Vij has not signed files for over a month and a half. This situation significantly impacts departmental functions. Given the ongoing dengue outbreak, immediate measures from the concerned department are imperative. Reports indicate a substantial accumulation of pending files, severely affecting routine operations.With Assembly and Lok Sabha elections approaching in Haryana next year, this issue has stirred political upheaval. While the opposition criticizes the government, political observers analyze the matter’s implications ahead of the elections. Experts suggest that the BJP could face losses if the issue persists. Hence, a swift resolution is pivotal for the ruling party, as the opposition has found an opportunity to challenge the government due to this matter.”