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Dharamshala: Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur launched a sharp attack on the Sukhu-led Congress government, accusing it of stalling major development projects in Kangra district.
Thakur claimed that despite nearly three years in power, the state government has failed to move forward with the Kangra airport expansion project. He alleged that the same negligence has obstructed the establishment of the Central University, with the government yet to release even ₹30 crore for the project.
“This government has mastered the art of delaying development works and distracting people,” Thakur said in his statement.
He further asserted that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s popularity has declined, pointing to the recent winter session of the Assembly in Dharamshala where, according to him, locals did not turn up to meet the Chief Minister.
Thakur mocked Sukhu for “roaming around schools under the pretext of morning walks” when public support was visibly absent. He argued that the public’s discontent stems from the government’s failure to fulfill promises made before coming to power.
Highlighting BJP’s recent “Akrosh Rally” at Zorawar Stadium, Thakur said the strong turnout reflected people’s frustration with the Congress government. He accused the ruling party of shelving projects initiated during the BJP’s tenure, including efforts to establish Dharamshala as a tourism capital.
Thakur emphasized that the expansion of Kangra airport would give tourism in the region a new dimension, placing it firmly on the national and international map. He contrasted the Congress government’s “empty claims” with the BJP’s record of organizing national-level tourism conclaves, inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Global Investor Meet, and creating an industrial investment environment in Kangra.
He concluded by stating that BJP MPs are actively raising local issues in Parliament and assured that several projects will be implemented through the central government. However, he dismissed any hope from the Sukhu government, accusing it of shutting down 2,000 institutions soon after coming to power and halting development altogether.
