Political Tensions Rise Amidst Monsoon Devastation in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has criticized Central ministers for allegedly using visits to rain-affected areas for political gains. Amid devastating monsoon floods causing massive damages, Sukhu urged the government to expedite financial relief. Over 236 casualties and massive infrastructure losses have been reported in the state.
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has leveled criticism against Central ministers, accusing them of exploiting visits to rain-affected regions for political gains rather than providing tangible assistance. Sukhu insisted that they should announce relief packages from their ministries to genuinely aid those in distress.
Union ministers such as Shantanu Thakur, Savitri Thakur, and Ajay Tamta have toured disaster-impacted areas, resulting in tensions with the state government over relief efforts. Amid this backdrop, the monsoon's wrath has claimed 236 lives and caused infrastructure losses amounting to Rs 4,582 crore.
According to officials, the financial aid under the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) of 2023 was merely Rs 400 crore against an expected Rs 1,500 crore. Sukhu called for the Prime Minister to release a special financial package, emphasizing that Himachal Pradesh requires urgent and substantial support to recover from this year's extraordinary monsoon devastation.
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