BJP leaders insulting Himachal for political gains: Min

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh rural development and panchayati raj minister Anirudh Singh on Tuesday accused the BJP leaders of disrespecting the hill state across the country for electoral gains.The BJP leaders are undermining the dignity of 75 lakh people of the state by spreading lies and engaging themselves in petty politics aimed at misleading the public for political mileage, he said.The minister claimed that the state govt had surpassed its promises in its two-year tenure. Five out of 10 commitments have already been fulfilled and the remaining promises were being implemented in a phased manner, Anirudh Singh added.The minister advised the opposition to engage constructively in the development of the state, instead of focusing on criticism and sensationalism merely to gain headlines.Listing state govt’s achievements, Anirudh Singh said from restoring the old pension scheme for 1.36 lakh employees to fulfilling promises like providing a minimum support price (MSP) for natural produces and offering monthly assistance for women, the Congress govt had prioritised the people over politics. TNN

State govt committed to fulfilling demands of Marathi community: Min

Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa inaugurated 'Gaddige', a Marathi community convention, at Alva's College in Moodbidri. He pledged the government's commitment to addressing the community's needs within the constitutional framework. Mahadevappa emphasized education's role in economic upliftment and highlighted the government's pro-poor initiatives.

Cong failed to fulfil promises in states it is in pwoer: Javadekar

Former Union minister Prakash Javadekar criticized the Congress party for allegedly failing to deliver on promises made in states where it holds power. Javadekar cited examples like unfulfilled job creation and pension schemes in Himachal Pradesh, unpaid allowances in Karnataka, and undelivered unemployment benefits in Telangana. He accused the Congress of hypocrisy, contrasting their claims of welfare with alleged inaction.

Cong failed to keep poll promises in other states: BJP ministers

Union ministers from BJP criticized the Congress party for failing to fulfill their election promises in Telangana, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh. They highlighted unfulfilled guarantees related to loan waivers, financial aid schemes, and agricultural support. The ministers accused Congress of misleading voters with empty slogans and a lack of concrete action during their governance.

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