Jairam Thakur Criticizes Sukhvinder Sukhu Government for U-Turn on Street Vendor Policy

In a statement issued on September 27, 2024, former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, criticized the Sukhvinder Sukhu government for its decision to first implement and then retract the street vendor policy. Thakur accused the government of bowing to pressure from the Congress high command rather than acting in accordance with public sentiment and legal regulations. He questioned why the government halted the verification and registration process that was legally in place. He further criticized the ministers for complying with what he termed “rule-breaking changes” under pressure, labeling it as disgraceful. Thakur also challenged the government’s reluctance to adopt the ‘Yogi model,’ despite its proven success in other states.