“A meeting of Transport Department officers will soon be convened at the Chandigarh to discuss the Free Bus Pass Scheme and other related matters” – Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij

“My name is Anil Vij, and I do not spare those who do wrong.” – Anil Vij
“If someone is Gabbar, then no one can ignore what he says.” – Vij
Chandigarh, October 10, 2025
Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, has said that a high-level meeting of Transport Department officers will soon be convened at the Chandigarh headquarters. The focus of the meeting will be to address issues related to the non-compliance of private bus operators in providing services under the Free Bus Pass Scheme.
While interacting with media persons following the District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting held in Kaithal today, Sh.Vij said that some private bus operators have even approached the courts regarding the scheme. “We will conduct a comprehensive review of the rules and terms that were in place at the time the passes were issued. A dedicated meeting will be held soon to resolve these issues,” he said.
Responding to questions about officials allegedly failing to address public grievances effectively, the Minister firmly stated that “My name is Anil Vij, and I do not spare those who do wrong.”
When asked about his earlier comments comparing leadership to ‘Gabbar’ (a popular cultural reference), he clarified that “Two things cannot exist simultaneously—either someone is Gabbar, or he is not. But if someone is Gabbar, then no one can ignore what he says.”
Regarding the functioning of the CM Window, Sh.Vij affirmed that the state government is actively listening to complaints and ensuring that they are addressed promptly.
On today’s grievance committee proceedings, Sh.Vij reported that all complaints brought forward during the meeting in Kaithal were heard and resolved. “Action has been ordered on various complaints, and in certain cases, officials have been instructed to present progress reports in the next meeting,” he added.