Anil Vij

Kapil Dev to be first Chancellor of Haryana Sports University

The Haryana cabinet on July 16 approved the setting up of Haryana Sports University.

Sep 14, 2019, 17:32 PM IST

Anil Vij mocks Rahul Gandhi, asks Congress workers to add 'Pappu' to their names

Vij's statement comes at a time when the 'MaiBhiChowkidar' campaign is trending with BJP cadres prefixing 'Chowkidar' to their Twitter handles. 

Mar 19, 2019, 13:12 PM IST

Indian Olympic Association chief backs Manu Bhakar; slams Haryana sports minister

Batra has slammed the manner in which the government had failed to fulfil it's commitments on a regular basis. He further backed Bhaker's decision to take to social media in order to tackle the situation.

Jan 05, 2019, 19:48 PM IST

Haryana sports minister hits back at Manu Bhakar for reminding him of promised Rs 2 crore reward

Vij's comments came after Bhaker took to her Twitter handle on Friday and reminded the Haryana sports minister of promised cash prize of Rs 2 crore, which he made after her Youth Olympic gold medal.

Jan 05, 2019, 12:54 PM IST

Haryana government announces top jobs, cash rewards for winners at Asian Games

The Haryana government has announced rewards for Indian sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country at the 18th edition of Asian Games, being held in Indonesia. Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday declared that the members of Indian contingent would be given jobs by the government.

Aug 28, 2018, 21:08 PM IST

Joining RSS for sometime should be made mandatory for all: Haryana minister Anil Vij

"RSS is a nationalist organisation. It should be mandatory for citizens to join it for some time."

May 30, 2018, 15:12 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij compares Rahul Gandhi to deadly Nipah virus, sparks row

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij has now compared Congress president Rahul Gandhi to deadly Nipah virus, which has claimed many lives across the country.

May 29, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

After Congress MP, Haryana minister calls for changes in national anthem, wants 'Adhinayak' removed

The demand comes a day after Congress MP Ripun Bora moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha seeking amendments to the National Anthem to replace the word 'Sindh' with 'North East'.

Mar 17, 2018, 23:07 PM IST

Stop making doctors 'soft target': Delhi Medical Association to Anil Vij

A panel set up by Haryana government probing allegations of overcharging against the Fortis hospital regarding a case in which the minor girl died of dengue has found "several irregularities".

Dec 08, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Taj Mahal is a 'beautiful cemetery': Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij

Taj Mahal has been in news from the time the Uttar Pradesh government dropped it from its tourism booklet, following which BJP`s Sangeet Som supported it by calling it a blot on Indian culture.

Oct 20, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij wants compensation for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh followers killed in police action

Self-styled godman Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 years in jail on 28 August in the two rape cases.

Sep 21, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Hindu cannot be terrorist, Congress coined 'Hindu terrorism' to appease Muslims, says Haryana minister Anil Vij

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij created a stir as he asserted that a Hindu cannot be a terrorist and that there is no terminology like Hindu terrorism. 

Jun 21, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

BJP would have won if contested alone in Punjab: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij

Reacting to the political debacle of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance in Punjab, Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij said that the saffron party would have won the Punjab Assembly elections if it had contested them without the coalition.

Mar 14, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

BJP would have won if contested alone in Punjab: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij

Reacting to the political debacle of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance in Punjab, Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij said that the saffron party would have won the Punjab Assembly elections if it had contested them without the coalition.

Mar 14, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Haryana sports minister rejects Sakshi Malik's claim of govt not fulfilling its promise after her Rio success

Sakshi earlier lashed out at the Haryana government for not fulfilling its promise after she bagged a historic Bronze medal at the Rio Games.

Mar 06, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Gurmehar Kaur issue rocks Haryana Assembly

Delhi university student Gurmehar Kaur issue rocked the Haryana Assembly today, with opposition INLD seeking state minister Anil Vij's apology for his tweet that dubbed her anti-ABVP campaign supporters as pro-Pakistan, liable to be thrown out of the country.

Mar 02, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Haryana minister Anil Vij withdraws 'controversial'​ Modi-Gandhi remarks, says opinion is personal

"Narendra Modi is a better brand' than Mahatma Gandhi whose image did not help khadi and led to devaluation of Indian currency" – Haryana Minister Anil Vij, whose remarks on Mahatma Gandhi drew widespread criticism, on Saturday withdrew his remarks and said the statements were only his personal opinion.

Jan 15, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar distances himself from Anil Vij's 'Gandhi' remarks

Distancing himself from Haryana minister Anil Vij's remarks that Mahatma Gandhi's image did not help Khadi and caused devaluation of the currency, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said the comments are "not linked with the party".

Jan 14, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

Haryana Minister Anil Vij takes back his insulting comments against Gandhi

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Jan 14, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

After calling Narendra Modi 'bigger brand' than Mahatma Gandhi, Haryana Minister Anil Vij withdraws comment​

Haryana minister Anil Vij said Mahatma Gandhi's photo would vanish from the currency notes.

Jan 14, 2017, 13:50 PM IST