BJP will not succeed in its motives in Assam: Sukhu
During a press conference held at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu strongly criticized the BJP government in Assam and alleged that the state government is making decisions that could harm Assam’s resources.
Chief Minister stated that the Assam government has signed an agreement with Adani Power for 6000 MW power generation, which he claimed is not in the public interest. He said that the power purchase agreement has been set at Rs. 6.30 per unit, whereas electricity from solar energy projects is available between Rs. 2.50 to three rupees per unit. He expressed concerns over possible irregularities in the agreement and demanded an investigation.
Referring to a statement by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shri Sukhu said that if Congress forms the government in Assam, all such matters will be thoroughly investigated and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.
Shri Sukhu further said that despite the BJP being in power in Assam for the last ten years, the state has not witnessed the expected improvements in the economy and employment. He accused the BJP of practicing politics based on caste and religion and asserted that this time the public will not be misled and the BJP party will not succeed in its political intentions.
Citing Himachal Pradesh as an example, he said that during the Congress government’s tenure, the per capita income in the state has increased to Rs. 2.83 lakh, which is about Rs. 64,000 higher than the national average. He added that up to 250 units of electricity are being provided free on two meters, while extremely poor families will receive up to 300 units free.
He also mentioned that despite discontinuation of Rs. 8,000-10,000 crore annual assistance under RDG, the state is moving towards self-reliance by adopting financial discipline.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Himachal Pradesh has a high literacy rate and significant improvements are being made in education and healthcare services. Similarly, considerable progress has been made in the tourism sector. Orphaned children have been declared “Children of the State,” with the government taking responsibility for their care. Additionally, the Old Pension Scheme has been restored for government employees.
Speaking about agriculture, he said the Congress government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of naturally grown wheat from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 per kg, maize from Rs. 40 to Rs. 50, barley in Pangi Valley from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 and natural turmeric from Rs. 90 to Rs. 150 per kg. Ginger has been brought under MSP for the first time at Rs. 30 per kg. Furthermore, the procurement price of cow milk has been fixed at Rs. 61 per litre and buffalo milk at Rs. 71 per litre.
On this occasion, Assam Congress Committee Media Chairman Yadovrat Bora and party spokesperson Mahima Singh were also present.
