Shimla: BJP spokesperson Chetan Bragta accused the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of accumulating a loan of Rs 12,000 crore in 11 months averaging Rs 1,000 crore per month.
Bragta claimed that no funds were directed towards state development or public welfare.
Refuting Chief Minister's Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan's statements, Bragta argued that the Congress government's historical trend of increasing loans for luxuries continued.
He presented loan figures, highlighting a 66% increase during Congress's tenure compared to a 31% increase under BJP from 2017 to 2022.
Expressing concern, BJP warned that if the borrowing trend persists, the state could face economic challenges exceeding Rs 60,000 crore in 5 years.
Allegations of irregular appointments and misuse of funds were also raised against the Congress government.
In a scathing critique of the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Chetan Bragta has accused the ruling party of failing to deliver on its promises and exacerbating the economic woes of the state.
Bragta, addressing the media, asserted that it has been a year since the Congress government assumed power, but the electorate is still waiting for the fulfillment of the lofty commitments made during the election campaign.
Highlighting one of the unmet promises, Bragta pointed out that despite the announcement of distributing 100 grams of Astra sugar per person in depots on Diwali, citizens are yet to receive the promised sugar even a week after the festival.
Furthermore, he criticized the government for not providing the 500 grams of sugar per person as part of the monthly commitment made during the election period.
Bragta contended that the Congress party, previously vocal about inflation while in opposition, has paradoxically contributed to rising prices since coming into power.
According to him, the prices of ration available in depots have seen an increase of up to 20 percent, and the quantity of pulses has been reduced from three to two. This, he argued, has added to the discontent among the people of the state.
Expressing dissatisfaction even among the Congress party workers, Bragta disclosed that the state Congress president has raised concerns with the party's top leadership.
He emphasized that if the government cannot appease its own supporters, it raises questions about its ability to fulfill public guarantees.
Bragta urged the government to refrain from making promises it cannot keep, cautioning that failure to do so would tarnish the image of Congress leaders among the common people.
He concluded by advising the government to focus on delivering on its commitments rather than engaging in rhetoric that falls short of reality.
