Will support those who will help in Ambala's development: Ex-Union min Venod Sharma

With Haryana going to polls on October 21, former Union Minister Venod Sharma on Sunday said he will extend his support to anyone who helps in Ambala's development that includes setting up of a Industrial Model Township here.

Keeping the cards close to his chest on whether he will enter the poll fray, Sharma said if an IMT is set up here, it will generate thousands of jobs and thus give employment opportunities to the youth here.

"We will oppose those who have acted as stumbling block in Ambala's progress, but we will extend our wholehearted support to those who will help in Ambala's development that includes setting up a IMT here," the former Ambala legislator said, addressing a gathering of his supporters here.

He, however, did not make it clear whether he would contest the upcoming polls.

Sharma, who had floated his own outfit Jen Chetna Party before the 2014 assembly polls after leaving the Congress, accused former Union minister and present Haryana Congress president Kumari ...