Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday expressed deep concern over two recent shocking incidents in Haryana — the alleged murder of a national-level tennis player by her father in Gurugram, and the killing of a school principal by two students in Hisar. He urged society to reflect and reform its thinking in light of such disturbing events.
Speaking to media at the BJP’s district office ‘Karna Kamal’, Manohar Lal refrained from commenting on the ongoing investigations but underlined the urgent need for societal change.
“These incidents are a grim reflection of changing values. They signal a breakdown in the traditional social fabric and demand serious introspection,” Manohar Lal said.
The former Haryana CM noted that the decline of the joint family system has eroded the emotional and moral support systems once provided by elders.
“Earlier, families were closely knit. Grandparents and extended family members played a key role in guiding and nurturing the younger generation,” he said.
He attributed the rise in such crimes to growing Western influence, a lack of discipline, and the erosion of cultural values. “Our society is undergoing rapid change — and unfortunately, not all of it is for the better,” he said.
Manohar Lal was in Karnal to interact with BJP workers and leaders. Prior to this, he held a closed-door meeting at the PWD Rest House in Gharaunda with Assembly Speaker and Gharaunda MLA Harvinder Kalyan, Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh, and senior BJP leaders including former MP Sanjay Bhatia and ex-district president Brij Gupta.
On the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue, Manohar Lal stated that dialogue between Punjab and Haryana is ongoing and showing progress. He avoided making political statements, instead advocating for cooperation between states.
When asked about speculation regarding his name being considered for the BJP national president’s post, Manohar Lal responded modestly, quoting a Sanskrit shloka, implying he would willingly accept any responsibility entrusted to him by the party.
Commenting on the restructuring of the Congress organisation, Manohar Lal extended his best wishes to the Opposition, saying, “Let democracy thrive through healthy competition and the exchange of ideas.”
Reaffirming his commitment to Karnal, he added, “I frequently visit to meet my colleagues and supporters. Today, I am here to interact with the new team, and will soon work with them to align our strategies and enhance outreach.”