Overview
- Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said certain IAS and IPS officers from outside the state, particularly from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, were not acting in Himachal Pradesh’s interest.
- He alleged unfair distribution and misuse of public and Centre funds for road and other projects, asserting such conduct would not be tolerated.
- Singh declined to name individuals but pledged to present details at an appropriate forum and said the state’s interest comes first.
- He echoed Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri’s earlier hard line toward bureaucrats and urged officers to "serve Himachal, not rule."
- Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi questioned the sweeping charge and urged specificity, as reports also noted the state has 154 IAS and 96 IPS officers and that many key posts are held by officers from outside the state.