Punjab Newsline, Shimla, October 7-
While addressing the media in Shimla today, CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the funds allocated by the central government to Himachal Pradesh are the state's rightful entitlement, not an act of charity. He said that Himachal Pradesh is an integral part of the federal structure, where each state has both rights and responsibilities. "Where does the union government collect its taxes from? It is the states' contributions that form the central revenue. Therefore, states have a legitimate claim on this tax revenue. The union government is not distributing charity but returning what is due. The Revenue Deficit Grant is a rightful entitlement of the people of Himachal Pradesh, and we are also entitled to our share in central taxes," he asserted.
He also criticized Jagat Prakash Nadda, stating that as a Minister in the union government and the National President of the BJP, Nadda’s recent statements are inappropriate. Sukhu further said, “Those who have recently become Nadda Ji’s advisors were previously associated with the Congress party. It would be wise for him to stay cautious of such advices.”