Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Himachal CM's Visit: Major Projects Announced, Corruption Allegations
Himachal Pradesh's new Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, visited the Doon Assembly Constituency in Solan district.
He announced several new projects, including a Public Works Department (PWD) division, upgrades to Baddi Civil Hospital, and a shift to the CBSE curriculum for local schools.
He also criticized the previous BJP government for alleged corruption in land allotment and industrial packages.
During his visit, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 12 major development projects worth Rs 383 crore.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced opening of PWD Division in Doon, Solan
Upgrade of Baddi Civil Hospital to 100-bed facility, Rs 25 cr for SDM office, Rs 10 cr for sports stadium
Schools in Baddi, Barotiwala, Chandi to shift to CBSE curriculum
CM criticized previous BJP govt for alleged corruption in land allotment and industrial packages
CM inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 12 major development projects worth Rs 383 crore
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Announced major projects and criticized previous government's alleged corruption
- When
- During a one-day visit to Doon Assembly Constituency in Solan district
- Where
- Doon Assembly Constituency, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To address local development needs and highlight his government's stance against corruption
CM Sukhu's allegations of corruption
Previous BJP government's response (implied)
Land allotment
CM Sukhu's allegations of corruption
CM Sukhu alleged that the previous BJP govt allotted 5,000 bighas of land worth hundreds of crores to major industrial houses for just Rs 1.12 crore
Previous BJP government's response (implied)
Not explicitly stated in the article
Stamp duty waiver and electricity supply
CM Sukhu's allegations of corruption
CM Sukhu alleged that stamp duty was waived and electricity was supplied at Rs 3 per unit for five years, and even free water
Previous BJP government's response (implied)
Not explicitly stated in the article
- Total projects inaugurated/laid
- 12
- Total project value
- Rs 383 crore
- Funds allocated for SDM office
- Rs 25 crore
- Funds allocated for sports stadium
- Rs 10 crore
- Funds returned to Centre for bulk drug park
- Rs 30 crore
- Debt left behind by previous govt
- Rs 75,000 crore
- Liabilities left behind by previous govt
- Rs 10,000 crore
