Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Himachal Ministers Criticize Out-of-State Officers
Two important leaders in Himachal Pradesh, India, have spoken out against some officers who come from other states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
They say these officers are not doing their best to help Himachal Pradesh.
The leaders want the officers to focus on serving the people of Himachal Pradesh instead of acting like they are in charge.
This has started a big discussion about how officers from outside the state are affecting the government and the people of Himachal Pradesh.
The leaders also mentioned that many important jobs in the state are currently held by officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
They believe that these officers should learn about the culture and needs of Himachal Pradesh to do their jobs better.
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh criticized IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for not working in the state's interest.
Vikramaditya Singh's Facebook post echoed Agnihotri's earlier warning, stating that some out-of-state officers are not concerned with Himachal's interests and should focus on serving the state.
The post has gone viral, sparking a debate about the role of officers from outside the state in Himachal's administration.
Agnihotri had previously warned bureaucrats that they would be dealt with severely if they acted against the government.
Himachal Pradesh currently has 154 IAS officers and 96 IPS officers, with a significant number coming from states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh
- What
- Criticized IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for not working in the state's interest
- When
- Vikramaditya Singh's post was made on Monday, nearly a month after Agnihotri's warning
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To express concerns about the performance and loyalty of out-of-state officers
- Total IAS Officers in Himachal
- 154
- Directly Recruited IAS Officers
- 107
- Promoted IAS Officers from HPAS
- 43
- Total IPS Officers in Himachal
- 96
- Promoted IPS Officers from HPP
- 1/3rd of total IPS officers
- States of Origin for Officers
- Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, UP, Bihar, among others
