Previous BJP government failed to mobilize resources, now opposing reforms: Sukhu
Punjab Newsline, Shimla/ Kangra, January 19-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed a massive public gathering in Nurpur, Kangra district, today. He announced allocations of Rs. 5 crore for Arya Government Degree College Nurpur, Rs. 3 crore to operationalize the Mother and Child Hospital, Rs. 2 crore for a shopping complex at Wazir Ram Singh Pathania Stadium, Rs. 2 crore for road maintenance in Nurpur and Rs. 2 crore for the Jasur- Katahal road.
The Chief Minister gave a stern warning to the drug mafia, stating that the current government will take strict action against those jeopardizing the future of the youth. He highlighted that the police have launched extensive campaigns against drug traffickers in recent months, confiscating assets worth Rs. 11 crore from them. The state government has implemented the PIT-NDPS Act, enabling the detention of habitual offenders in drug trafficking to safeguard public interest.
Referring to the financial challenges inherited from the previous government, he revealed that the BJP government left a debt of Rs. 75,000 crore along with pending liabilities of Rs.10,000 crore for employees. Despite this, the current government is striving to deliver quality services to the people through systemic reforms.