On March 31, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Maharaja Agrasen in Hisar, Haryana, marking a significant cultural event. He also inaugurated a new ICU facility and laid the foundation for a postgraduate (PG) hostel. During his address, Shah emphasized Haryana’s rich legacy and development, highlighting efforts in healthcare, infrastructure, and educational growth. He also connected Maharaja Agrasen’s governance principles to Prime Minister Modi’s development policies.

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• Amit Shah unveiled a grand statue of Maharaja Agrasen, focusing on his principles of economic cooperation and social welfare.
• He inaugurated a new ICU facility to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Hisar.
• The foundation stone for a new PG hostel was laid to improve educational infrastructure.
• Shah praised Haryana’s progress under the leadership of its double-engine BJP government.
• Major investments in healthcare: ₹64,000 crore allocated, including 730 health labs and 602 critical care units.
• Significant growth in medical education: AIIMS institutions increased from 7 to 23, and MBBS seats doubled to 1.15 lakh.
• Shah connected Maharaja Agrasen’s governance model to PM Modi’s policies of inclusive development, such as lifting 25 crore people above the poverty line.
• Haryana’s achievements: 80,000 jobs created transparently, top Basmati rice exporter, and 50% female participation in Panchayats.
• Infrastructure investments in Haryana: ₹1.26 lakh crore allocated, with ₹72,000 crore for roads and ₹54,000 crore for railways.
• Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparent governance, economic growth, and improved healthcare.