SHIMLA, December 13—
BJP National President and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday launched a blistering, data-backed attack on the three-year-old Sukhu government, accusing it of administrative paralysis, poor coordination among ministers and an abject failure to utilise thousands of crores released by the Centre for Himachal Pradesh.
Addressing a packed civic reception at Peterhof, after bhumi pujan and the laying of foundation stone of the BJP office, Nadda said there was no shortage of funds from the Centre, but a clear shortage of intent, planning and teamwork in the state government. “Himachal has not lagged because Delhi denied money.
“A government that cannot utilise funds and survives on lies has no moral right to remain in power,” he said, calling the present regime unfit to rule.
Drawing a sharp political contrast, Nadda said Bihar’s “historic and landslide mandate” once again reaffirmed people’s faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decisively rejected the politics of infiltration and appeasement.
“No matter how many marches are taken out, the people of India will show infiltrators and their supporters the door,” he said, claiming the Bihar verdict sent a clear national message.
Turning to Himachal Pradesh, Nadda recalled warning voters during the last Assembly elections against handing power to Congress, saying the state’s development lies only with a “double-engine government”.
He accused Congress of being consumed by power politics and personal indulgence, with no vision for the future. “The BJP thinks about the next generation, Congress only about the next election,” he said.
Nadda alleged that governance in Himachal had collapsed under Congress rule, citing repeated treasury closures, ad-hoc administration and lack of coordination between the Chief Minister and his own ministers.
He claimed the state government had failed to bring even a single concrete, well-prepared project to the Centre. “If Himachal brings a serious proposal, the Centre will clear it immediately,” he asserted.
Listing central assistance, Nadda said the Modi government had given ₹3,789 crore for disaster relief, over ₹1,000 crore for Smart Cities, funds under the Vibrant Village Programme, medical colleges, AIIMS Bilaspur, a bulk drug park, four-lane highways and developed Baddi as a pharmaceutical hub.
In addition, more than ₹2,000 crore was released as special assistance and ₹1,442 crore approved under JICA funding. Despite this, he alleged, the Congress government utilised barely 50 per cent of funds under several schemes.
“This government withholds development on the ground and then blames the Centre. It spreads lies to cover its own failures,” Nadda said, questioning Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on what exactly the Centre had denied Himachal.
Highlighting organisational strength, Nadda said BJP offices were centres of values and service, not mere buildings. He explained the party’s “5 Ks” philosophy—Karyakarta (workers), Karyakram (programmes), Course (training), Kosh (funds) and Karyalaya (office). Of the 787 BJP offices planned nationwide, 617 have already been completed, including nine in Himachal Pradesh.
Placing BJP’s politics against Congress’ record, Nadda said Indian politics had fundamentally changed over the last 11 years under Prime Minister Modi.
“Earlier governments were captive to families, caste and religion. Modi brought the politics of duty—Kartavya Path and Kartavya Bhavan symbolise that change,” he said, describing the Modi government as a “report-card government” that delivers on promises.
He cited BJP’s electoral victories in Haryana, Maharashtra and Bihar as proof of public trust, while reiterating the party’s commitment to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.
He said the BJP had taken decisive steps such as abrogation of Article 370, construction of the Ram Temple and abolition of triple talaq, calling them milestones of accountable governance.
Referring to India’s economic and social indicators, Nadda said the country had become the world’s fourth-largest economy, built over 160 new airports, emerged as a global hub for mobile manufacturing, and provided Ayushman Bharat benefits to over 62 crore people.
He also highlighted sanitation drives that, he said, restored dignity to crores of women.
BJP vs Congress: ideology versus drift
Nadda framed the political battle as one between “an ideology-driven BJP” and a “directionless Congress”, claiming the Congress had been reduced to a fragmented outfit held together by splinter groups.
“BJP is guided by a clear vision of Viksit Bharat. Congress has no ideology left,” he said.
Referring to BJP’s recent victories, including Bihar, he said the party had already formed governments in 13 states and was now moving towards West Bengal, Kerala and other regions. “Himachal will also join this list soon,” he told party workers, urging them to prepare for a decisive fight to install a “double-engine government” in the state.
Attack on three-year celebrations
Nadda also took a swipe at the Sukhu government for celebrating three years in office amid economic stress and disaster recovery challenges. “When people are struggling, when infrastructure is broken and funds are lying unused, what exactly is there to celebrate?” he asked.
Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur echoed the criticism, saying the so-called “Vyavastha Parivartan” had translated into rising debt, stalled development and broken guarantees. “In three years, this government has mastered excuses, not governance,” he said.
BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur also attacked the Sukhu government for its failure to deliver on its guarantees made to people.
Welcoming Nadda BJP President Dr Rajiv Bindal said the three years of misrule of the Congress government is a disaster and people of Himachal are disillusioned now. Himachal will witness Bihar like victory for BJP.
Call to overthrow the government
Terming the Sukhu dispensation “unfit to govern,” Nadda urged BJP cadres to take the message to villages, towns and panchayats. “This government has no moral right to continue. Work among the people, expose the failures and prepare Himachal for change,” he said.
As BJP leaders and workers cheered, Nadda summed up his message bluntly: “Delhi has done its duty. Himachal’s government has not. The state needs a government that can deliver, not just complain and has double engine.”
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