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The BJP has strongly criticized Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu for joining Rahul Gandhi's voter rights yatra in Bihar. Amit Malviya called it shameful that the CM left his flood-devastated state for political activities. Meanwhile, Himachal continues to grapple with severe flooding that has damaged infrastructure and stranded thousands. Rescue operations are ongoing while the state government faces criticism for its response priorities.

Key Points: BJP Slams Sukhu Joining Rahul Gandhi Yatra Amid Himachal Floods

  • BJP accuses CM Sukhu of abandoning flood-hit Himachal for political campaigning
  • State faces severe floods with disrupted highways and infrastructure
  • Rescue operations ongoing for stranded pilgrims in Chamba district
  • Sukhu defends participation as supporting democratic awareness campaign
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BJP slams Himachal CM for joining LoP Rahul Gandhi's Bihar yatra amid flood crisis

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya criticizes Himachal CM Sukhu for attending Rahul Gandhi's Bihar yatra while state faces devastating floods and rescue operations.

"Instead of sharing in the people's grief and pain, he considers it more important to join Rahul Gandhi in political theatrics in Bihar. Shameful! - Amit Malviya"

Shimla, Aug 29

The BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Friday criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for participating in Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar at a time when his own state is grappling with devastating floods and cloudbursts.

Taking to X, Malviya said, “When Himachal Pradesh is reeling from the tragedy of devastating floods and cloudbursts, where both people’s lives and livelihoods have been destroyed, the Congress Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has abandoned the people of the state to their fate. Instead of sharing in the people’s grief and pain, he considers it more important to join Rahul Gandhi in political theatrics in Bihar. Shameful!”

Malviya also shared a video juxtaposing visuals of floods in Himachal with CM Sukhu taking part in the yatra.

CM Sukhu had joined LoP Gandhi in Motihari on Thursday. Defending his participation, the Himachal CM posted on X: “By participating in the ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ in Motihari, we have given further momentum to this great campaign for democratic awareness. Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi ji, the entire Bihar has risen against vote theft and injustice, standing in favour of democracy. Vote theft is not just a crime; it is a direct attack on democracy. It is the duty of every Indian to respond to this and protect the Constitution. Long live democracy, long live the Constitution.”

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh remains in the grip of severe floods, with several rivers in spate and widespread damage reported. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), heavy rains have disrupted road connectivity -- including two National Highways -- while power transformers and water supply schemes have been badly hit.

According to government officials, rescue and relief operations are ongoing, particularly in the Chamba district, where thousands of pilgrims undertaking the Manimahesh Yatra were stranded.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand the importance of democratic awareness, timing matters. People in Himachal need their leader during this crisis. Could have sent a representative instead.
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Aman W
Typical political blame game. BJP would have done the same if they were in power. Both parties need to focus on actual governance rather than point scoring.
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Sarah B
The CM's explanation about protecting democracy sounds noble, but people stranded in floods need immediate attention. Priorities seem misplaced here.
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Vikram M
Disaster management is handled by dedicated teams. The CM attending a national political event for a day doesn't mean he's abandoned his state. BJP making mountain out of molehill.
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Nisha Z
As someone from Himachal, I'm disappointed. We need our CM here coordinating relief efforts, not doing political yatras in Bihar. Hope he returns quickly to handle the situation. 🏔️

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