Jai Ram Thakur Criticizes Congress Government Ahead of Himachal Panchayat Elections
Panchyat polls: Jai Ram targets Congress government in Himachal over ‘false promises’
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Jai Ram Thakur, former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, has accused the Congress government, led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, of creating a financial emergency in the state. He claims the government has failed to utilize central funds effectively, while Congress ministers defend their record, citing the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and financial support for women.
- 01Jai Ram Thakur alleges that the Congress government has mismanaged state finances and failed to utilize central funds effectively.
- 02The Congress government restored the Old Pension Scheme for 1.36 lakh employees as its first action in office.
- 03Under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, eligible women are to receive ₹1,500 per month.
- 04An assistant returning officer was suspended for negligence in the panchayat election process regarding the allotment of election symbols.
- 05The panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh are scheduled to occur in three phases starting May 26.
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Jai Ram Thakur, the former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh and leader of the opposition, has launched a scathing attack on the Congress government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, accusing it of plunging the state into a financial emergency. Campaigning for the upcoming panchayat elections, Thakur stated that while the central government has consistently allocated sufficient budgetary resources, the state government has failed to utilize these funds effectively. He criticized the Congress for coming to power through 'false guarantees' and claimed that the public has lost faith in their promises.
In response, Health Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh defended the Congress administration, highlighting its achievements, including the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for 1.36 lakh employees and the provision of ₹1,500 monthly support for eligible women under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana. Additionally, an assistant returning officer was suspended for serious negligence during the panchayat election process, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections. The elections are set to take place in three phases starting May 26.
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The outcome of the panchayat elections could significantly influence local governance and the implementation of welfare schemes in Himachal Pradesh.
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