Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Himachal ministers clash over IAS, IPS officers
Some ministers in Himachal Pradesh are arguing about IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
One minister, Vikramaditya Singh, says these officers are not distributing public funds fairly and are misusing money meant for road and other projects.
Other ministers, like Anirudh Singh and Jagat Singh Negi, defend the officers, saying they are doing good work.
They also say that blaming the officers is not right and that the ministers should learn how to get work done from them.
The argument has been going on for a while, with some BJP leaders also saying that ministers are not doing their jobs properly and are being controlled by bureaucrats.
Himachal Pradesh ministers are in a dispute over the performance of IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh accuses these officers of unfairly distributing public funds and misusing central funds for projects.
Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh defend the officers, stating they are doing good work.
Anirudh Singh criticizes Vikramaditya Singh's statement, saying it demoralizes officers and tarnishes the state's image.
The argument extends beyond party lines, with BJP leaders also claiming ministers are being controlled by bureaucrats.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Cabinet ministers and IAS, IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- What
- A war of words over the functioning and loyalty of IAS and IPS officers
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of unfair distribution of public funds and undermining the spirit of Himachal Pradesh
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Ministers Involved
- Vikramaditya Singh, Anirudh Singh, Jagat Singh Negi, Mukesh Agnihotri
- Officers Accused
- IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- Date of Incident
- January 14, 2024
- Issue
- Alleged unfair distribution of public funds
- Defenders of Officers
- Anirudh Singh, Jagat Singh Negi
- Accusers
- Vikramaditya Singh, Mukesh Agnihotri
- Political Parties
- Congress, BJP
