CHANDIGARH, Feb. 24 -- In a strong assertion of fiscal accountability and administrative transparency, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the state government has recovered the Rs. 556 crore linked to the IDFC First Bank case, including nearly Rs. 22 crore in interest, within 24 hours.

Speaking during the ongoing budget session of the State Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister said the full amount pertaining to various Haryana government departments, boards and corporations has been credited back by IDFC First Bank into the respective departmental accounts. He further shared that the swift recovery was made possible through coordinated efforts between the state government and senior bank officia...