“Not asking Punjab for anything, in fact they do not have anything to give,” says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
1 year, 6 months ago

“Not asking Punjab for anything, in fact they do not have anything to give,” says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The Hindu  

Over six months into power in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asserts that the State has been deprived of its legitimate rights from the very beginning, and the Congress government intends to resolve, on priority, the long-standing issues surrounding its rights with the neighbouring States which have been in abeyance for several years. I recently met the Haryana Chief Minister and during the meeting, Mr. Manohar Lal said that Haryana was keen to bring river water from Himachal and was ready for making the investment. “Over the years, the State has witnessed an investment drain, where its natural resources were exploited the State didn’t get the deserving reward for its raw materials.”Sukhvinder Singh SukhuHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Himachal recently imposed cess for the water drawn for hydropower generation, which has been opposed by Punjab and Haryana. Watch | Who is Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Himachal Pradesh is facing a financial crunch, what’s your revival plan?

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Chandigarh Diary| Sidhu back in action after long hiatus
2 days, 7 hours ago

Chandigarh Diary| Sidhu back in action after long hiatus

New Indian Express  

Sidhu back in action after long hiatus Ending his long political break, former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu recently met senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi. “Happy birthday to the one who makes every moment brighter, whose charm captivates – Aura that sparkles and dazzles mortal eyes… In prosperity friends aplenty, In adversity Rahul & …

Himachal Pradesh financial crisis: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu urges well-off consumers to give up electricity subsidy
1 week, 5 days ago

Himachal Pradesh financial crisis: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu urges well-off consumers to give up electricity subsidy

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has voluntarily given up the subsidy on all five electricity meters registered in his name. Sukhu submitted the required form to Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Chairman Sanjay Gupta and urged well-off individuals to follow suit. ₹ 200 crore benefit The Chief Minister's appeal aims to benefit the state electricity board by ₹ …

Shanan power project: Centre will ‘not favour anyone’, says Khattar
2 months, 1 week ago

Shanan power project: Centre will ‘not favour anyone’, says Khattar

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of power Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that Centre will “not favour any state” in the ongoing dispute between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh over ownership of the 110 MW Shanan power project in Joginder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh. Khattar was in Shimla where he held a two-hour discussion with CM Sukhu and urban development minister Vikramaditya Singh on …

Himachal will not relent in dispute with Punjab over British-era Shanan project
2 months, 1 week ago

Himachal will not relent in dispute with Punjab over British-era Shanan project

The Hindu  

The government of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday yet again made it clear that it would not relent its claim over the 99-year-old lease of the British-era 110 Mega Watt Shanan Hydropower Project situated in Himachal’s Jogindernagar, which is presently under the control of the Punjab government. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu sought the Union government’s assistance in securing …

Himachal CM seeks tourism support, infrastructure development assistance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal CM seeks tourism support, infrastructure development assistance

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu met Union Tourism Minister Shekhawat and sought support for developing new and integrated tourist destinations in the State. He proposed the construction of wellness centres, an integrated tourism complex, and golf courses, among other projects. He also requested the Centre's help in constructing four new road projects and reviewing the realignment of the Solan-Parwanoo Road.

Himachal faces financial crisis, CM Sukhu, ministers defer drawing salary for 2 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal faces financial crisis, CM Sukhu, ministers defer drawing salary for 2 months

Hindustan Times  

Expressing deep concern over the state's grim financial condition, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced that he, his ministers, chief parliamentary secretaries and chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of boards and corporations would defer drawing their salaries and allowances for two months. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu speaks during the Monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh …

Himachal CM meets PM Modi; seeks Central aid for green transformation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Himachal CM meets PM Modi; seeks Central aid for green transformation

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on July 16 and urged the Central Government to support Himachal Pradesh’s initiatives to become a totally green state. Mr. Sukhu, said the State’s transport department has switched its entire fleet of official vehicles to electric, replacing petrol and diesel fuels. Mr. Sukhu said the …

AAP in Punjab, Congress in Himachal Pradesh term Interim Budget as biased
11 months, 1 week ago

AAP in Punjab, Congress in Himachal Pradesh term Interim Budget as biased

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party Government in Punjab and the Congress Government in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday expressed disappointment and termed the Centre’s Interim Budget for 2024-25 as biased. “The Union Budget of the last 10 years of the BJP Government shows that the BJP always discriminated against Punjab and tried to deprive Punjabis any economic benefits,” he alleged in a …

Will not allow state’s interests in hydro power to be sold, says Himachal CM Sukvinder Sukhu
1 year, 3 months ago

Will not allow state’s interests in hydro power to be sold, says Himachal CM Sukvinder Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said the state government will not allow the state’s interests in hydro power projects to be sold. Himachal CM Sukvinder Sukhu Speaking during the assembly’s Question Hour, the CM accused the former Bharatiya Janata Party government of selling the state’s interests in hydro power projects while responding to a question hy BJP member of legislative …

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the losses incurred by the hill state due to heavy rainfall. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. According to a statement issued in Shimla, the chief minister …

Committed to expediting stalled investment projects: Sukhvinder Sukhu
1 year, 7 months ago

Committed to expediting stalled investment projects: Sukhvinder Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held extensive discussions with stakeholders of industries and tourism sectors of Solan district here on Wednesday. CM Sukhu held discussions with stakeholders of industries and tourism sectors of Solan district on Wednesday The chief minister said that the state government plans to establish a dedicated Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bureau to support and facilitate investment …

Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu govt completes 100 days, says 'HP will be most prosperous, rich state by 2023'
1 year, 9 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu govt completes 100 days, says 'HP will be most prosperous, rich state by 2023'

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh: It's a celebration time for Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as his government completed 100 days in the state. CM Sukhu on Sunday said that Himachal Pradesh will be the most prosperous and rich state in India by 2023. During a conversation with ANI, CM Sukhu took a dig at BJP and alleged that the party …

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Chief Ministers criticise Union Budget 2023; Haryana CM hails it
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Chief Ministers criticise Union Budget 2023; Haryana CM hails it

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2023-24 proposals presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman evoked sharp criticism from Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, even as the Haryana Chief Minister hailed it. Terming the Budget as “a mere artful trickery to achieve the desired ends”, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Budget was contrary to the expectations of the …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu | The organiser
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu | The organiser

The Hindu  

On December 11, Himachal Pradesh saw a rare moment in State politics — in a State where politics is historically dominated by members of prominent families, a son of a bus driver took oath as the Chief Minister. When the Congress picked him as the Chief Minister after winning the Assembly election, Mr. Sukhu, a law graduate, said his government …

Change in the hills: on Congress’ victory in Himachal Pradesh
2 years, 1 month ago

Change in the hills: on Congress’ victory in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Congress has turned a new leaf in Himachal Pradesh by electing Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as the Chief Minister, and the State’s 15th, on Sunday. The victory in Himachal Pradesh has come as a silver lining for the Congress amid dark clouds over the party. The victory is narrow — the Congress led the rival Bharatiya Janata Party by one …

DC Edit | Two CMs, divergent challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Two CMs, divergent challenges

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress and the BJP have chosen their legislature party leaders in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, respectively, in their own time-tested ways without giving much space for haggling. The BJP, which experimented with three chief ministers ever since Narendra Modi who left for New Delhi in 2014 after being in the top post for 13 years, has chosen to continue …

Himachal, Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: Lobbying But No Factionalism in Himachal Cong, Says CM Sukhu, Promises to Implement OPS in First Cabinet Meet
2 years, 1 month ago

Himachal, Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: Lobbying But No Factionalism in Himachal Cong, Says CM Sukhu, Promises to Implement OPS in First Cabinet Meet

News 18  

Himachal & Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: In a big statement on the Congress leadership, newly-inducted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday commented on the party leadership and admitted there is lobbying but no factionalism in it. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on Sunday, two days after the …

Will never forget what Congress has done for me, says Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
2 years, 1 month ago

Will never forget what Congress has done for me, says Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

India TV News  

Himachal CM : Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu today chosen as leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Himachal Pradesh paving way for his elevation as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Sukhu meets Governor: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, along with other senior Congress leaders on Saturday arrived at Raj Bhawan to meet Governor RV Arlekar and stake …

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