The discussion quickly escalated into sharp political exchanges, with the opposition accusing the government of evading elections, undermining constitutional provisions, and misusing disaster-related provisions for political convenience.
Addressing a press conference in Shimla on Saturday, he alleged that the state government is halting development works, shutting down welfare schemes, and misleading the public with empty promises.
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said the Sukhu government should resign and hold a public referendum in Himachal again. Along with this, he also strongly criticised the Chief Minister's decision to withdraw the electricity subsidy.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Thakur mentioned that the government now wants the media not to expose its anti-people policies. He pointed out that the Sukhu government was attempting to impose an undeclared emergency.
