Anil Vij Loses Power: A Big Change for a Key Leader
Anil Vij, a well-known BJP leader and seven-time MLA from Ambala Cantonment, has been a major figure in Haryana politics. He’s known for speaking his mind and has held important roles like Health and Home Minister in the past. But now, his role as Power Minister seems to have been weakened, making him less influential in the state government.
This change didn’t happen overnight. Over the past few months, Vij has openly criticized some government decisions and even made comments against Chief Minister Saini and state BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli. In February 2025, the BJP’s top leaders sent him a notice for breaking party rules because of these remarks. Vij replied politely but stood by his views, which has led many to wonder if this is why his power has been reduced.
So, why has Anil Vij lost influence? Did the BJP’s high command decide to limit his role to keep the party united? This quiet but important change makes people curious about what’s happening behind the scenes.
The BJP’s high command, the party’s top leaders based in Delhi, seems to be pulling the strings in this situation. They want Haryana’s government to work smoothly and support the party’s bigger goals. Some believe they saw Vij’s strong opinions as a problem for the state’s “triple-engine government” idea, which means the central, state, and local governments working together.
This isn’t the first time the high command has stepped in. For example, after a terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took quick action to improve security across the country. In Haryana, the high command’s move to reduce Vij’s influence might be their way of keeping things stable, especially with challenges like water disputes and tensions with neighboring countries.
This makes people wonder: Is the high command trying to control Haryana’s politics more closely, or is this just about keeping the party united? The quiet way this was done adds to the mystery.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who became CM with strong BJP support, is in a tough spot. It looks like he can’t do much about Anil Vij’s situation because the high command is in charge. This shows how much influence the party’s top leaders have over Haryana’s government.
Saini has been working on improving things like farming, healthcare, and roads as part of the state’s 2025-26 budget. But Vij’s comments, like calling Saini’s leadership “helicopter governance” for not being connected to local issues, have created tension. Saini has stayed quiet and professional, but it seems the high command stepped in to handle Vij and reduce any conflict.
This situation makes people curious about Saini’s role. Is he staying quiet to follow the high command’s orders, or is he focusing on running the state while they deal with party issues? It’s a tricky balance for the Chief Minister.
Alongside Vij’s reduced role, the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Power Department is also losing influence. Their orders are reportedly being ignored, which is a big deal because the Power Department is crucial for keeping electricity running, especially during hot summer months.
In April 2025, Vij announced plans to avoid power cuts by fixing weak wires and upgrading equipment. He also asked the ACS to lead an investigation into a gas pipeline fire in Gurgaon. But now, the ACS’s instructions aren’t being followed, which raises questions about who’s really in charge of the department.This could be because the high command is changing how the department works or because of disagreements within the government. It’s unclear why this is happening, which makes people curious about what’s going on in Haryana’s administration.
The reduced influence of Anil Vij and the ACS shows that Haryana’s politics and government are changing. The BJP’s “triple-engine government” idea needs everyone to work together, and Vij’s bold style might have been seen as a problem. The high command’s actions suggest they want to keep things stable and focused on big goals, like improving security after the Pahalgam attack and building better infrastructure.But this change raises questions. Will reducing Vij’s role make the government stronger, or could it cause problems that opposition parties like Congress or Aam Aadmi Party might use to their advantage? The quiet, careful way this was handled adds to the puzzle of what’s happening in Haryana.
As Haryana moves forward, this shift in power creates uncertainty. Anil Vij is still a popular leader in Ambala Cantonment and has big plans, like making Ambala a beautiful city and pushing for a metro link to Chandigarh. But with less influence in the government, it’s unclear what his next steps will be.
For Chief Minister Saini, the challenge is to follow the high command’s lead while keeping the state government united. His focus on improving healthcare and education shows he’s looking ahead, but party tensions could make things harder.
The ACS’s loss of authority is also a concern, especially for the Power Department. Keeping the lights on and fixing infrastructure issues will need strong leadership, so this situation needs to be sorted out.
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