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BJP leader Jairam Thakur has launched a scathing attack on the Himachal Pradesh Congress government's performance. He is challenging the party's leadership to provide transparent data on their election promises and welfare schemes. Thakur specifically highlighted issues like job creation, startup initiatives, and farmer support. His critique comes at a critical time when senior Congress leaders are visiting the state, putting significant political pressure on the ruling party.

Key Points: Jairam Thakur Exposes Congress Himachal Pradesh Broken Promises

  • BJP challenges Congress on non-fulfillment of poll promises
  • Demands transparency on job creation and startup schemes
  • Questions apple pricing and farmer welfare
  • Criticizes postponement of local body elections
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BJP leader Jairam Thakur questions Himachal govt over poll promises

BJP leader challenges Himachal government's unfulfilled election guarantees, questioning job creation, startup schemes, and farmer welfare

"Who has benefited from the guarantees? - Jairam Thakur, BJP Leader"

Shimla, Oct 12

Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Sunday questioned the Congress government in the state over non-fulfilment of election promises despite the government being close to completing its three-year term.

With senior Congress leaders, comprising the party's Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi reached Shimla to participate in the unveiling of the statue of party stalwart Virbhadra Singh on Monday, BJP leader and former Chief Minister Thakur said, "In such a scenario, senior Congress leaders should ask for government's achievements and inform the people about how many of its guarantees have been fulfilled.

"Who has benefited from the guarantees? Has the government fulfilled any of the guarantees as promised by Congress? The Congress leadership should also obtain and release data from the state government that how many youths have received permanent jobs, how many have benefited from the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme, how many women have received the Samman Nidhi, and how much milk has been purchased from farmers at the rate of Rs 100 per kg."

The BJP leader further asked, "When apple growers were guaranteed to determine the price, why are apples receiving the lowest price in 27 years?" Thakur urged the Congress high command not to get bogged down by the figures given by the government.

"They should also dig deep to know the ground reality. They should ask the government why people in the state are not receiving treatment under Him Care. Why is the government not depositing the Him Care funds? Why has the government failed to provide even immediate relief to the disaster-affected people? Why is the Congress, which is leading the Save the Constitution campaign across the country, depriving the people of Himachal Pradesh of their constitutional rights by postponing municipal and panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh?" the BJP leader asked.

"The Congress high command should also ask the government and inform the people of the state why pensioners are taking to the streets? What unjust rights are they demanding? Why are they not being paid their medical bills and arrears? Why is the entire state, apart from the friends in Himachal Pradesh, suffering?" he questioned.

Thakur said the Congress high command should also explain to the people of the state why the government of happiness, which is supposed to change the system in Himachal Pradesh, is being called a government of friends.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows Himachal politics closely, I must say both parties need to be more accountable. While BJP raises valid concerns, they should also reflect on their own governance record when they were in power.
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Priya S
The issue with apple prices is really worrying. My uncle is an apple farmer in Shimla and he's getting the lowest prices in decades. Government needs to address this urgently! 🙏
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Arjun K
Same old political blame game. Instead of pointing fingers, both parties should work together for Himachal's development. Youth unemployment is the real issue that needs solving.
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Meera T
The questions about Him Care and pensioners are crucial. Senior citizens shouldn't have to protest for their basic rights. Hope Sonia Gandhi takes note of these genuine concerns during her visit.
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David E
Interesting to see state-level politics in India. The demand for transparency in job creation and startup schemes is something every democracy should prioritize, regardless of which party is in power.

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