Opposition Leader Accuses Himachal CM Sukhu of Deceiving Legislators with Ministerial Promises
Himachal Pradeshs opposition leader claims CM Sukhu misleads legislators with unfulfilled ministerial promises, raising concerns within the party.
Shimla, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : In a recent statement, Himachal Pradesh’s opposition leader, Jairam Thakur, criticized Chief Minister Sukhu for allegedly misleading his legislators with false promises of ministerial positions. Thakur argued that while Sukhu has made claims about appointing legislators as ministers, he falls silent when it comes to fulfilling those promises in front of the party’s higher-ups.
Thakur pointed out that despite Sukhu announcing the appointment of a particular legislator as a minister both in the assembly and at public gatherings, nearly a year has passed without any action on that front. He suggested that this behavior indicates Sukhu’s attempts to strengthen his faction by enticing legislators with ministerial roles while keeping the party’s leadership uninformed.
In response to a question, Thakur noted that the Congress party’s in-charge for Himachal has publicly stated that there has been no proposal for a cabinet expansion. This further emphasizes the notion that the Chief Minister is keeping the public in the dark about his intentions.
Thakur recalled that the announcement regarding the ministerial post was made roughly a year ago, coinciding with the legislator’s vocal support for Sukhu against opposition allegations. The legislator has been closely associated with the Chief Minister, attending various events and public appearances alongside him, which Thakur believes was a tactic to promote loyalty.
The opposition leader expressed concern over the apparent anxiety on Sukhu’s face, highlighting the contradiction between the Chief Minister’s public declarations and the party’s internal communications. He questioned when the promised proposals would be presented, especially as the term of the current government nears its end.
Thakur concluded by asserting that the Chief Minister has not only misled the public but has also deceived his own party members. He accused Sukhu of coercing some legislators into his camp while enticing others with promises of ministerial roles to ensure his political survival.
