Jairam Thakur Targets Sukhu Government at Ani Rally, Claims BJP Wave Across Himachal

Ani (Kullu), November 10: Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday accused the Sukhu government of neglecting rural areas, closing public institutions and failing to fulfil its election promises. Addressing a felicitation समारोह for newly elected representatives in Ani, he claimed that people across Himachal Pradesh were looking forward to a BJP government.

Recalling his tenure, Thakur said his government had broken road construction records despite the Covid pandemic to ease the hardships of people in remote areas. He alleged that the present government had closed more than 1,000 institutions, including schools, hospitals, offices and several veterinary hospitals in Ani, affecting public services.

He also accused Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of taking credit for achievements initiated by previous governments, citing the BBMB and Wildflower Hall matters.

Taking a dig at Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur, he said the latter should prioritise his self-respect rather than continue waiting for a ministerial position.

On the panchayat elections, the former Chief Minister claimed that the BJP had compelled the government to hold polls after approaching the Supreme Court. He asserted that the Congress had suffered setbacks in 11 of the 12 district councils and predicted further electoral losses for the ruling party.

Questioning the government’s employment and welfare record, Thakur sought details of the promised Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to women and alleged that Covid-era workers had been removed from service. He also raised concerns over shortages of doctors and medical staff, inadequate diagnostic facilities, discontinued bus routes and delays in payments to milk producers.

Praising Ani MLA Lokender Kumar for his work in the constituency, Thakur urged people to support him in the next Assembly elections. He also felicitated newly elected public representatives.

Thakur said a BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance would accelerate development in the state and called upon party workers to work towards the party’s victory in the next Assembly elections.

Samagra Sikhsha