Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticized the former BJP government for misusing state funds instead of focusing on development. He questioned the BJP’s handling of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), highlighting that they received Rs 54,296 crore compared to the current government’s Rs 17,563 crore. The CM emphasized that the BJP’s spending on political stability and freebies neglected the state’s long-term financial well-being.
The Chief Minister pointed out a significant disparity in financial support between the two administrations. While the BJP received over Rs 54,296 crore in five years, the current government was allocated only Rs 17,563 crore in three years, nearly half of the previous amount. He detailed the specific RDG amounts received by each government annually, showcasing the stark contrast in funding.
CM Sukhu underscored the lack of investment in health infrastructure by the previous regime, contrasting it with the current government’s focus on modernization and healthcare system upgrades. He highlighted the state’s financial challenges inherited in 2022, including a substantial debt increase and outstanding liabilities. The Chief Minister criticized the BJP for creating financial burdens through last-minute decisions without proper budgetary provisions, leading to economic strain.
Concluding his statements, CM Sukhu criticized the BJP’s current concerns about the state’s finances, labeling it hypocritical given their alleged mishandling of state funds.
