BJP's Bikram Thakur Accuses Himachal Government of Systemic Failure

Thakur specifically targeted the state's handling of major infrastructure, pointing to the stalled Bulk Drug Park and Medical Devices Park. Despite receiving Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 100 crore in central assistance respectively, he claimed that administrative inertia and policy confusion rendered these projects non-functional, costing the state thousands of potential jobs. He rejected Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s narrative that the Union government is withholding support, arguing instead that local officials have failed to utilize available funds effectively.

The former minister further described a decline in law and order, alleging that senior Congress figures are complicit in illegal mining operations. He highlighted recent controversies in Kullu—including alleged drug parties and police recruitment irregularities—as evidence of a collapsing administrative structure. Thakur pressed the government on why no action has been taken against three IPS officers flagged by the CBI in connection with paper leaks, labeling the current recruitment process as opaque and prone to backdoor appointments.

Beyond governance, Thakur dismissed the Chief Minister’s confidence regarding re-election. He contended that the public is disillusioned by unfulfilled guarantees and the closure of essential services, including local hospitals and educational institutions. Demanding an inquiry into the Industries Minister's recent claims of providing 700 outsourcing jobs, he characterized the administration’s tenure as a series of missed opportunities and ethical failures.