“Controversial Choice: Congress Legislative Meeting Held at ‘Private Hotel'”
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The Newz Radar
Dharamshala: In a surprising turn of events, the Congress party, celebrating one year of governance in Himachal Pradesh, opted to hold its legislative party meeting at a privately owned hotel, amidst allegations of its involvement in past disputes.
Traditionally, ruling governments prefer meeting at properties affiliated with the tourism department. However, this time, not only was a private hotel selected, but its location was also not easily accessible to the public and media.
The Newz Radar’s (TNR) team sought insights from various officials and Congress leaders about the choice of venue, but responses were conspicuously guarded.
“Despite the Chief Minister’s hard work, there are individuals not comprehending his vision, making decisions that are not public-friendly,” remarked a source present at the venue. He added that the hotel, surrounded by controversies until a few days ago, is not easily accessible to the public.
Throughout the night, young girls and boys from the police force remained stationed along the winding roads connecting the venue to the main road. The temperature near Khaniyara remains lower than Dharamshala, owing to a nearby stream and its location beneath snow-covered peaks.
Numerous individuals, requesting anonymity, expressed discontent with the venue selection, stating that the government possesses its own properties suitable for such meetings, and these gatherings typically take place there.
“There is the circuit house and tourism corporation hotels where this meeting should have been organized to save government time and money,” stated another person at the venue, requesting anonymity.
The controversial choice of venue raises questions about transparency and public accessibility, as critics argue that government-owned properties would have been more suitable for such official gatherings.
