No to Bhiwani, We Want Hisar District

(Siwani’s Decade-Old Justified Demand)

By Dr. Satyawan Saurabh

Democracy is not merely a system of voting; it is also a continuous process of governance that responds to the needs, conveniences, and aspirations of the people. In any democratic system, administrative boundaries are not permanent. They are reorganized according to changing circumstances, population growth, development requirements, and public convenience.

Administrative units are created to ensure that citizens have easy access to governance and public services. When an administrative arrangement becomes a source of inconvenience rather than convenience for the people, reconsidering it becomes both natural and justified. The demand to separate the Siwani Sub-Division from Bhiwani District and include it in Hisar District is one such practical, logical, and public-oriented demand that has been consistently raised for nearly a decade.

This demand is not driven by political interests, regional rivalry, or emotional impulses. It is based on several concrete factors, including Siwani’s geographical location, transportation connectivity, economic activities, social relationships, and administrative requirements. What began in August 2016 as an initiative by a few concerned citizens and social activists has gradually evolved into the collective voice of the entire region. What was once merely an idea has now become the shared aspiration of thousands of people.

The most significant aspect of this demand is its continuity and widespread public support. The movement formally began in August 2016 when six socially conscious citizens—Mahendra Lakhera, a prominent social worker from Barwa; Advocate Sunil Singhmar; Lal Singh “Lalu”; Dr. Satyawan Saurabh; Surendra Bhukkal; and Mukesh Bhukkal—collectively raised the issue as a matter of public interest rather than personal inconvenience.

At that time, few could have imagined that this initiative would become the voice of Siwani’s collective consciousness in the years to come. Initially, the movement was limited to meetings, memorandums, and discussions. However, as ordinary citizens began to recognize how their everyday challenges were connected to this issue, the movement expanded steadily. Farmers, traders, students, employees, and social organizations gradually extended their support. Consequently, the campaign transformed from the initiative of a few individuals into the collective demand of the entire Siwani Sub-Division.

The peaceful and democratic struggle that has continued for nearly a decade demonstrates that this is not a temporary emotional demand but a serious issue directly linked to public convenience and regional needs.

From a geographical perspective, Siwani’s association with Hisar appears far more natural. Many villages in the Siwani region are significantly closer to Hisar than to Bhiwani. In several cases, Hisar is only 25 to 30 kilometers away, whereas reaching Bhiwani requires traveling 65 to 70 kilometers or more. This difference is not merely one of distance but also of time, money, and effort.

For ordinary citizens, farmers, students, and traders, the additional distance directly affects their daily lives and financial resources. When people must spend more time and money to access administrative services, it raises questions about the effectiveness of the existing arrangement.

From the standpoint of transportation, Siwani’s daily life is also more closely connected to Hisar. Regular bus services, shared transport, and other commuting options to Hisar are more readily available. People can travel to Hisar conveniently for education, employment, trade, and other routine activities. In contrast, traveling to Bhiwani is often more time-consuming and inconvenient. Many people are required to change buses or wait for extended periods. Administrative efficiency demands that regions be connected to districts that are more accessible and economical for the public.

The situation becomes even clearer when examining education and healthcare. A large number of students pursue higher education in Hisar, where universities, colleges, technical institutes, and other educational facilities are concentrated. Similarly, people rely on Hisar for specialized medical services, major hospitals, and expert healthcare professionals.

When the majority of a region’s population naturally depends on a particular city for its essential needs, administrative arrangements should reflect that reality. At present, administrative orders are issued from Bhiwani, while everyday necessities are fulfilled through Hisar. This contradiction has caused inconvenience for residents for years.

Economically, Siwani is also deeply connected to Hisar. Agricultural produce, commercial relationships, market activities, and employment opportunities are largely linked to Hisar. As a major regional economic hub, Hisar serves as the natural center of economic activity for the people of Siwani. Administrative structures should ideally align with prevailing economic patterns, thereby facilitating development planning and accelerating regional growth.

Socially and culturally, Siwani and Hisar share strong bonds. Family ties, social interactions, marriage relations, educational exchanges, and cultural activities connect the two regions closely. Similarities in local culture, dialect, and social behavior further strengthen these ties. Administrative boundaries that reflect social realities help create more effective communication between the government and the people. Otherwise, such boundaries remain merely formal divisions disconnected from everyday life.

Another noteworthy aspect of this movement is its entirely peaceful, democratic, and constructive nature. For years, residents have expressed their concerns through memorandums, meetings, public dialogues, and awareness campaigns. Sustaining a public-interest movement without confrontation or unrest reflects democratic maturity. Consequently, this demand is no longer the opinion of a few individuals but has become a widely supported public consensus.

The movement has gained a distinct identity through a slogan that has resonated throughout the Siwani region for years:

“No to Bhiwani, We Want Hisar District.”

Written by Dr. Satyawan Saurabh, this slogan is not merely a phrase but a concise expression of geographical reality, administrative convenience, and public aspiration. It has become the ideological identity of the movement, frequently echoed in village gatherings, community meetings, and public forums.

Today, when governments emphasize “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Governance,” the issue of Siwani serves as a real test of those principles. If an administrative change can save thousands of people time, improve access to government services, stimulate economic activity, and enhance public convenience, it deserves serious consideration.

The demand to include Siwani in Hisar District is not a politics of opposition. Rather, it is a demand for convenience, practicality, and administrative justice. It is not about diminishing or enhancing the prestige of any district; it is about acknowledging the genuine needs of the people. The true measure of democratic governance lies in its willingness to listen to public concerns and make decisions based on evolving realities.

The voice that first emerged nearly a decade ago remains as relevant today as it was in 2016. Over time, support for the movement has grown, and the arguments in its favor have become even stronger. What was once a slogan—

“No to Bhiwani, We Want Hisar District”

—has become a symbol of Siwani’s collective aspiration, geographical reality, and demand for administrative justice.

The government now has an opportunity to consider public sentiment, geographical facts, and administrative practicality. If it is genuinely committed to public convenience and good governance, then listening to Siwani’s decade-old, peaceful, and justified demand—and taking a positive decision on it—has become the need of the hour.

No to Bhiwani, We Want Hisar District

People of Siwani now declare,
We want Hisar District fair.
This is the demand of one and all,
Let Hisar answer Siwani’s call.

Hisar lies just a short way near,
While Bhiwani remains far from here.
Public convenience makes it clear,
Let Hisar District now appear.

The roads and buses plainly show,
Where the region’s connections flow.
Life moves with Hisar every day,
Why should rights be kept away?

Education, markets, hospitals too,
Hisar serves what people pursue.
Time and money should not be wasted,
Let public convenience be respected.

Family ties and public will,
Shared culture binds them still.
Let public aspirations find their place,
And administrative justice embrace.

For ten long years the people have cried,
Peacefully keeping hope alive.
Respect democracy, hear their call,
Let Hisar District serve them all.

Saurabh asks on behalf of the land,
When will justice finally stand?
Accept this geographical truth today,
And let wisdom guide the way.

For Siwani’s welfare, decide at last,
A future better than the past.
This is the people’s united voice:
Hisar District is their choice.

✍ Dr. Satyawan Saurabh
Ph.D. (Political Science)
Poet, Social Thinker, and Columnist

(Dr. Satyawan Saurabh is a poet, social thinker, and columnist holding a Ph.D. in Political Science.)