New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and sought a financial package under special central assistance to cover the revenue deficit for 2026-27. The Chief Minister apprised the Union Finance Minister that discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) will have a far-reaching adverse impact on the financial health of the state, adding that Himachal Pradesh cannot be compared to other states who…
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Shimla, Feb 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday said the proposed withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) in the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission is a matter of serious concern and could adversely impact the state’s economy.After an all-party meeting here, the Chief Minister criticised the BJP for walking out midway, terming the action highly condemnable.Presenting the party’s position, BJP state President Rajeev Bindal said the state’s develo…
Shimla, Feb 1 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the Union Budget 2026-27, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday described it as an anti-poor and anti-farmer budget and said “it ignores the interests of key sections of society”. Describing it as inequitable, the Chief Minister said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has completely overlooked the concerns and priorities of the state. He raised concerns regarding the recently tabled 16th Finance Commission (FC-XV…