3 weeks ago
BJP claims Himachal CM Sukhu raised record debt in history
In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the opposition party BJP is very upset with the Chief Minister, whose name is Sukhvinder Sukhu.
The BJP says he borrowed more money than any other leader in the state's history.
Borrowing too much money is like using a credit card too much — it can get a person or a state into big trouble.
The BJP also says the Chief Minister spends taxpayer money on too many helpers and advisors.
They claim roads are still in bad shape and bridges are damaged even though the central government sent money to fix them.
They say government buses are having money problems and some routes have been cancelled.
The BJP thinks the government wants to give away nice public buildings and hotels to private business people.
These are only accusations from the opposition party — the Chief Minister's side did not get to share its answer in this article.
The people of Himachal Pradesh will decide whether these complaints are fair.
Himachal Pradesh's main opposition BJP accused Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu of raising the highest debt in the state's history.
BJP spokesperson Rajinder Rana claimed the state is being governed by a 'syndicate of favourites' involving corruption and political vendetta.
Rana alleged record numbers of officers on special duty (OSDs), advisers and media advisers are burdening the state exchequer.
He claimed profitable public assets, including HPTDC hotels and Himachal Niketan in New Delhi, are being handed over to private entrepreneurs.
Rana said Himachal Road Transport Corp faces an unprecedented financial crisis, with discontinued bus routes and shortages of diesel and spare parts.
- Who
- BJP spokesperson and former legislator Rajinder Rana, targeting Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu
- What
- The BJP accused the Chief Minister of raising record debt and alleged corruption, political vendetta, wasteful appointments and plans to privatise public assets
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- When
- Thursday, during the present government's tenure
- Why
- The BJP claims the government's financial management has pushed the state towards a severe crisis and that public money is being spent on political patronage instead of development
Key facts
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Accuser
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), main opposition party
- Target
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu
- Spokesperson
- Rajinder Rana, former legislator
- Venue of remarks
- Shimla
- Main allegation
- Highest debt in state history raised within a single term
- Public assets cited
- HPTDC hotels and Himachal Niketan in New Delhi
- Affected state body
- Himachal Road Transport Corp (HRTC)
Quotes
Rajinder Rana
BJP spokesperson for Himachal Pradesh
“If the government’s intentions are transparent, he asked, why are these decisions not being placed before the public?”
thehansindia.com
“Himachal Pradesh is no longer being governed by a democratic government but by a syndicate of favourites.”
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