Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- The Winter session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with sharp exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition, setting a confrontational tone on the very first day.
Proceedings began at 11 am, with the Question Hour quickly turning contentious over the condition of public education infrastructure.
Congress legislator Geeta Bhukkal raised concerns about dilapidated school and college buildings, particularly in Jhajjar district. She objected strongly to the response given by Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, alleging that government-built premises from the previous regime were being used for political events with party symbols.
Bhukkal demanded an apology from the minister, assert...