Himachal Pradesh CM given Rs 50 lakh cheque by Harshwardhan Chauhan towards Aapda Rahat Kosh
Shimla, October 18
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was presented a cheque of Rs 50 lakh by Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan towards Aapda Rahat Kosh on behalf of Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation at Shimla on Saturday.
Additional Chief Secretary R.D. Nazeem and Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Richa Verma, were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, Sukhu extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to the people of the state on Saturday, urging them to celebrate the festival with joy, unity, and enthusiasm.
"Diwali is a festival of light, harmony, and happiness. I extend my best wishes to all citizens of the state and hope everyone celebrates this festival with joy and devotion," the Chief Minister told mediapersons.
Asked about the appointment of the new Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president, CM Sukhu said that the decision would be taken soon by the party's high command.
"When the Congress president for Himachal Pradesh is finalised, I will inform you. I do not wish to comment on social media discussions, as many of those are often inaccurate or partially true," he remarked.
"It's better to wait for the official announcement. I believe the high command will take the decision by the end of October or in the first week of November. Whoever the high command decides to appoint will be made the president," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the donation is appreciated, I hope the funds reach the actual beneficiaries. We've seen too many cases where relief money gets stuck in bureaucracy. The government should ensure complete transparency in distribution.
Shubh Deepawali to all! 🪔 Good to see the CM focusing on both disaster relief and festive celebrations. Himachal has faced many natural calamities recently, and every contribution counts. May the festival bring light and hope to all affected families.
The CM's approach to the Congress president appointment seems mature - waiting for official announcements rather than reacting to social media speculation. More politicians should follow this example of restraint.
₹50 lakh is a good start, but considering the scale of damage from recent floods and landslides in Himachal, much more funds are needed. Hope other corporations and wealthy individuals also come forward to contribute.
Good to see women in leadership positions like Dr. Richa Verma as MD. Hope the new Congress president appointment also considers qualified women candidates. Diversity in leadership strengthens our democracy.
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