Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 active cases are increasing in the state however the situation is not alarming adding that precautionary measures are being adopted by the state government.
The Congress Party in Shimla led by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a 'satyagraha' protest against the disqualification of former party chief Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha at the Ridge.
On the occasion of the completion of over 100 days of the Himachal Pradesh Government, CM Sukhu also mentioned that the state government is working towards becoming a zero-tolerant state towards corruption and is also aiming to become the first green energy state in the country.
"Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a strong leader who can challenge the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls," Sukhu said while condemning the decision to disqualify Rahul Gandhi.
He made the announcement while presiding over the annual prize distribution function of Government Degree College, Sanjauli, his alma mater on Saturday.
"After the court's verdict, within 24 hours Rahul Gandhi's membership was disqualified shows that the BJP is feeling threatened by his growing popularity, as he had got an overwhelming response to his pad yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir," Himachal CM said.
CM Sukhu added that the assertion by Punjab and Haryana that the Himachal government's decision to impose water cess is against the Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956 is not logical as it does not affect the water released to neighbouring states.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over State Level 'World Water Day' function on Wednesday stated that the day is all about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis because water affects us all and we need everyone to take early action
Chief Minister said that forest fire posed a threat not only to the forest wealth but also to the entire regime including fauna and flora by disturbing the bio-diversity, ecology and environment of the region. He said that during summers or in dry months when there is no rain, forests become
With an aim to improve drinking water and sanitation services in five towns of the State, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs. 817.12 crore project with the State Government with the French Development Agency Agence Francais