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Himachal Pradesh and BJP Clash Over Central Funds and Project Implementation

BJP President JP Nadda accuses the Congress-led state government of mismanagement, while state ministers defend project decisions and challenge funding conditions.

Union health minister and BJP national president JP Nadda with BJP’s Himachal Pradesh president Rajeev Bindal in Chamba on Sunday. (ANI)

Overview

  • BJP President JP Nadda criticized the Himachal Pradesh government for allegedly returning central funds for key projects, including the Medical Devices Park and Bulk Drug Park.
  • Nadda accused the state government of failing to utilize allocated funds for health infrastructure, such as integrated public health laboratories and a National Centre for Disease Control.
  • State ministers Harshwardhan Chauhan and Rajesh Dharmani refuted the claims, asserting that the Medical Devices Park project will proceed independently to avoid unfavorable funding conditions.
  • An investigation is ongoing into the alleged mismanagement of ₹1,782 crore provided by the Union Government for disaster relief in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Nadda highlighted significant central allocations, including ₹11,806 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal year, while emphasizing the BJP-led Union Government's contributions to the state's development.