Centre's Lifeline: Himachal Pradesh's Dependence on Central Support Highlighted

Union Health Minister J P Nadda accuses the Himachal Pradesh government of being unable to operate without the Centre's financial support. Speaking at a BJP event, Nadda criticized the Congress-led government for mismanagement, citing halted development projects and delayed salaries as proof of its inefficiency.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda, in a statement on Friday, accused the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government of being incapable of functioning without the Centre's financial assistance. He delivered remarks at a BJP-organized event in Bilaspur, asserting that essential funding for revenue and salaries is largely supplied by the central government.

Nadda criticized Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for what he described as duplicitous communication regarding central support, highlighting discrepancies in his statements delivered in Delhi versus those during state elections. Nadda emphasized the state's dependency on central financial aid while questioning the accountability of the Congress government in utilizing these funds.

Highlighting governance failures, Nadda pointed out that the current administration failed to pay monthly salaries on time, labeling it a significant misstep. He also linked Congress governance to rising drug issues in certain states, citing a substantial recent drug seizure. Nadda dubbed the Congress-led administration a 'reverse-gear government' for halting development initiatives instigated by the former BJP government.

(With inputs from agencies.)