Not afraid of political challenges: Himachal CM Sukhu targets BJP

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said “we are not afraid of political challenges” and lashed out at the BJP for adopting unfair and undemocratic means to weaken the democratic process of the state. Addressing a public gathering in Solan after dedicating Rs 186 crore developmental projects to the people in the constituency, Sukhu said, “We are not afraid of political challenges. We will face every challenge with determination and will realise the vision of self-reliant Himachal by 2032.” He said that some well-known elements were using hard-earned money of the taxpayers and evil force to topple a democratically elected government, a statement issued here said.

While the Himachal Pradesh government’s focus was entirely on taking the state forward on the path of sustainable growth, the BJP centered itself in adopting unfair and undemocratic means to weaken the government, he added.

The chief minister said that by adopting a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, the government has succeeded in curbing the corrupt practices and the resources of the state were being used for welfare of citizens and overall development of the state. Health and Family Welfare Minister and Solan MLA Dhani Ram Shandil said that the state government was bringing “vyavastha parivartan” by adopting innovative measures and spelled out the initiatives taken to strengthen the rural economy. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that continuous and meaningful efforts were required to maintain climb on the path of progress.