Opposition leader Jairam Thakur criticized the ‘anti-people’ policies of the Sukhu government

Diary Times News Service

Shimla, 10 August: Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur has accused the Sukhu government of betraying the people and described its actions as “totally anti-people”. Thakur said the government has not only failed to fulfil its election promises but has also endangered the livelihood of lakhs of people through reckless policies.

Expressing deep concern over the unprecedented pace at which the Sukhu government is accumulating debt, Thakur said, “In just one and a half years, this government has borrowed nearly ₹30,000 crore, which is almost half of the total loans taken in the entire history of Himachal. If this unsustainable borrowing continues for five years, the consequences for the economy of our state can be dire.”

Thakur alleged that despite the huge debt, the government has systematically stripped away essential services from the public. “Pensions like Sahara have been discontinued, Himcare healthcare benefits are no longer available, and subsidies on electricity and water have been withdrawn. Infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, hospitals and schools are stalled. Even regular maintenance like clearing road debris is being ignored. The question arises, where is this borrowed money going?” he asked.

Thakur described the Sukhu government’s tenure as “the most disappointing period in the state’s history” and claimed that under his leadership Himachal Pradesh had regressed instead of progressing. He stressed that not a single significant development project was initiated during this period.

Thakur also accused the government of “betraying the people of the state”, arguing that it has failed to fulfil the guarantees on the basis of which it was voted to power. “Instead of pursuing meaningful reforms, this government has chosen to cut down on essential services in a misguided attempt to raise revenue. This approach is not only short-sighted but also disgraceful,” Thakur remarked.

“Is the state no longer responsible for its most vulnerable citizens?” he added. “If the government really wants to raise revenue, it should start by reducing its excesses, not by depriving sick people of their right to medical treatment or cutting pensions of the physically disabled.”

Thakur advised the Sukhu government to reconsider its priorities and put the welfare of the people of Himachal Pradesh above all else. “Those in power must work to serve the people and not to advance the interests of a select few,” he asserted.

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