Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has set an ambitious goal for the state to become the most prosperous and rich state in India by the year 2032. Speaking on the occasion of the completion of over 100 days of his government, CM Sukhu emphasized his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a zero-tolerance state towards corruption and becoming the first green energy state in the country.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, whatever kind of corruption is there we have to take action. We are working towards the transformation of a system which has aged over 40 to 50 years,” said CM Sukhu while speaking to ANI.
The Chief Minister also pointed out that the previous BJP government had covered up the police paper leak case, which was the biggest mistake done by them. As a result, the State Service Selection Commission, which was a subordinate selection board earlier, has been shut down. CM Sukhu mentioned that Himachal Pradesh is working towards becoming a green state, and the state government is determined to end the drug menace in the state. “It is our effort that by 2026 we make our state a green state. We need some things to be done in that direction, and we are moving forward in it,” he said.
Regarding the drug problem, CM Sukhu said, “The drug menace has spread with rapid speed in the state. We are determined to end this menace of drugs. We are examining the provisions in the law and are looking towards amendments with more harsh actions. We have a campaign against drugs in the state and we shall strengthen and spread the campaign among the public against drugs. There is a need for a special force to curb this, I am studying it, and we shall take steps accordingly.”
When asked about holding a Global investor summit in the state, CM Sukhu said, “We are inviting investors across the industry. We are assuring them that there will not be any kind of extortion and exploitation. We are inviting them to invest here.”
The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government is working towards resource mobilization in the state. “Resource mobilization is important, we are moving ahead towards strengthening the economy of the state. We have started the water cess, and the liquor bends have been brought to open bids. We are also looking at three-four more steps. We want to speed up the power projects and also want to reduce the transmission cost,” he said.
CM Sukhu also mentioned that there is no harm in standing with opposition parties on the developmental issues of the state. “We shall take on board the opposition for the development of the state, we fight elections against each other that is another issue. There is no harm if we stand together for the development of the state,” he said.
