The political atmosphere in Himachal Pradesh heated up as senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jai Ram Thakur launched a sharp critique against the Congress party. The Leader of Opposition in the state assembly targeted Congress for objectionable slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a party rally in Delhi on Sunday.
Condemnation of Congress's 'Political Frustration'
Jai Ram Thakur, who also served as the former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, described the incident as a clear sign of the Congress party's growing desperation. He stated that such abusive sloganeering, instead of focusing on policy debates, exposes the party's mental bankruptcy and declining ideological standards.
Thakur connected this behaviour to the Congress's recent electoral setbacks. He pointed to the recently-held Bihar polls as a direct example of public rejection, suggesting that the party's resort to personal attacks stems from its frustration with repeated defeats. According to him, this act reflects a severe degradation of political conduct.
Silence of Himachal Congress Leaders Draws Flak
The BJP leader expressed particular concern over the presence of senior Himachal Pradesh Congress leaders at the contentious rally. He specifically noted that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was in attendance. Thakur strongly condemned the silence maintained by these leaders during the sloganeering, arguing that it violated democratic decorum and tarnished the dignity of the hill state.
Emphasising the boundaries of democratic discourse, Thakur asserted that while dissent is permissible in a democracy, abuse and insult are not. He believes the public will never accept such a degradation of political dialogue. The senior leader demanded that the involved Congress leaders issue a public apology for their actions and complicity through silence.
Gratitude for Central Road Fund Approval
Shifting focus to development, Jai Ram Thakur expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. This was for approving a substantial sum of Rs 137 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
The funds are designated for the crucial Mandi-Gaggal-Chail-Chowk-Janjheli road project. Thakur described this approval as a significant step that will greatly enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the remote areas of the hill state, boosting its economic prospects.
