Rohtak, Feb. 3 -- Union minister of state (independent charge) Rao Inderjit Singh has written to Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, urging him to include several development proposals for his parliamentary constituency, Gurgaon, in the upcoming state budget and to allocate funds accordingly.

In his letter, Rao said Gurugram is fast emerging as the country's financial hub and needs a stronger public transport system. He proposed the development of a metro corridor linked to the Dwarka Expressway, where large-scale urban development is underway.

Raising serious concerns over waste management, Rao said cleanliness in the Gurugram and Manesar municipal corporations has repeatedly drawn criticism at international forums. He pointed ou...