Amit Shah Reprimands Haryana Minister. His Speech Had Gone Over Time Limit
NDTV
Anil Vij was expected to express gratitude to Mr Shah for attending the event. But he soon deviated to the history of Haryana, its contribution to Green Revolution, the state's performance in the Olympics and sports infrastructure built by the state government.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij got a public snub from Union Home Minister Amit Shah today for his lengthy speech at a programme organized by the Union home ministry. During the eight-and-half minute speech, Mr Shah interrupted him four times and reminded him that he was allotted only five minutes. Eventually, Mr Shah cut him short.
The occasion was the opening of a Chintan Shivir organised by the Union Home Ministry at Haryana's Surajkund. Mr Vij was to deliver the welcome address. The keynote address was to be given by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Mr Shah was the last speaker.
Mr Vij was expected to express gratitude to Mr Shah for attending the event. But he soon deviated to the history of Haryana, its contribution to Green Revolution, the state's performance in the Olympics and sports infrastructure built by the state government. He even talked of the grievance redressal session he held every week.
Mr Shah, who was just a few seats away, had started by listening intently. Then he sent a note to the minister, apparently asking him to wind up. When it had no effect, he turned on his mic and tapped it, gesturing at Mr Vij.
