Shimla: MLA Dharampur, Chander Shekhar today said that Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is firmly committed to making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and that the State Government was consistently taking historic steps towards achieving this objective. He said that the Chief Minister had demonstrated unwavering political will in mobilising resources, ensuring optimum utilisation of the State’s existing natural resources and safeguarding the interests of Himachal Pradesh.
He said that water and forests were the State’s principal natural resources, from which neighbouring States and the country as a whole had been benefiting for decades. However, despite contributing these valuable resources, Himachal Pradesh had not received its rightful share of benefits and had long been deprived of its legitimate dues.
Whether it was presenting a strong case before the courts to protect the State’s rights or advocating its interests at various political and institutional forums, the State Government, under the Chief Minister’s guidance, had achieved significant milestones, he added.
Chander Shekhar said that the Chief Minister had clearly outlined his vision in his very first Budget Speech in 2023, setting the goal of making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant, one of the most prosperous States and a leading green energy State.
He said that the historic verdict delivered by the Supreme Court on 6th November in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) matter marked a significant milestone in the struggle initiated by the Chief Minister to secure the legitimate rights of Himachal Pradesh. The State had been pursuing its outstanding share of power from BBMB projects for several decades.
