Shimla: A festive atmosphere, reminiscent of Diwali, prevailed in Bhatwari village of the Rohru Assembly constituency upon the arrival of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Under the ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ program, the Chief Minister visited Bhatwari, listened to the grievances of local residents and directed officials to ensure their speedy resolution.
Villagers welcomed and honored the Chief Minister with traditional music and dance. Locals sang traditional Laman folk songs and performed the Nati dance. The Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also joined the villagers in the Nati dance and boosted their spirits by singing local songs.
Villagers accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Minister at various points along the route. The Chief Minister announced Rs. 5 lakh each to Mahila Mandals. The Chief Minister assured that the Barshil bridge would be made motorable and announced Rs. 20 lakh for the Chingwari road. Additionally, he announced Rs. 5 lakh for the construction of the Pekha-Diudi Mahila Mandal building and declared that the Dhamwari school would be affiliated with the CBSE board.
