Opposition Walkout as BJP Faults CM’s Absence Amid Disaster Relief
Opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, criticizing Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for being absent during critical flood relief sessions. They demanded the House be adjourned so they could reach disaster-hit zones like Chamba to assist in rescue efforts. The uproar resulted in a 15-minute adjournment of proceedings. www.nationnews.in
Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking National Disaster Status
The state assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to classify the devastation from monsoon rains as a national disaster. The motion came amid calls to defer the ongoing monsoon session and intensified scrutiny of the government’s disaster management strategy. www.nationnews.in
Alleged Irregularities Spark BJP Walkout in Legislative Session
Tensions escalated when BJP MLAs walked out of the legislative session over allegations of favoritism in the allotment of 70 APMC shops in Shimla. The uproar led to heated debates, even as the session spotlighted severe infrastructure damage—over Rs 1,600 crore in losses and hundreds of destroyed roads and bridges. www.nationnews.in
Assembly Speaker Chairs Meeting on Highway Restoration
Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania convened a high-level meeting to fast-track restoration of the state’s damaged national highways. The session highlighted the need for multi-level coordination among NHAI, the Transport Ministry, and state departments to rebuild roads and bridges swiftly, emphasizing relief for affected communities. www.nationnews.in
Police Presence Criticized as Natural Disaster Dominates Assembly Debate
The assembly saw stern criticism over the absence of visible police assistance amid the monsoon crisis. Opposition members pressed for the suspension of proceedings to focus on relief work, citing widespread damage and stranded citizens across affected regions. www.nationnews.in
Discrepancies in Job Figures Spark Political Clash
The BJP accused the Sukhu-led government of inflating employment numbers ahead of elections. Chief Minister Sukhu defended the record—claiming 23,191 government jobs were created—while BJP MLAs disputed the figures, citing misleading data, and staged a walkout in protest. www.nationnews.in
