BJP on Saturday expressed confidence that the party will come to office again in Himachal Pradesh due to work of central and state governments over the past five years and alleged that the hill state is a “tourist spot” for Congress leadership.
Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the state has made significant development strides in the past five years. “BJP is a political party which is strengthening the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP is a party which considers every family of the country as its family,” he said.
“A new trend will be set. A trend which will reward honesty, and dedication towards the people of Himachal Pradesh. A trend that will say loud and clear if you perform, we bless you and if as opposition also you are destructive, we will punish you. We don’t look at past trends, we create trends, we create history. Some corrupt parties are relying on old trends of changing the government every five years but they do not know that Modiji is known to set new trends,” he added.
Bhatia said the new term that is being used in Indian politics and in various states is pro-incumbency.
“The people of Himachal Pradesh are the most hard-working people in the country and are loyalists to the core. If they have better living conditions, infrastructure, and health facilities, why would they not bless the BJP,” he asked.
“Historic achievements have been made in the state under the BJP rule. When AIIMS Bilaspur was completed, it was a historic moment for everyone. The foundation stone was laid on October 3, 2017, and the Prime Minister made sure that it is inaugurated in five years. This is a big achievement. Not only AIIMS but we have also seen how medical colleges were built in Himachal Pradesh. The way Ayushman Yojna, and Sahara Yojna were implemented in the state, it shows how much BJP cares about Himachal Pradesh,” he said.
Terming Congress as “trouble engine”, he alleged it has “no concern for people”.
“On one side there is a double engine and on the other side is trouble engine. The double engine goes to one side and the trouble engine has no direction. There are some corrupt people saying ‘sarkaar aayegi baari baari’ where as public is saying ‘BJP ki double engine ki sarkaar rahegi jaari’.
“Himachal is a tourist spot for Congress whereas for us it is ‘kartavya bhumi and karam bhumi’. The Congress leadership comes to Himachal only for a holiday. We don’t have to worry about them because the people of Himachal will grant them a permanent holiday,” he said.
Referring to “guarantees” being given by Congress, he said the party had “not fulfilled” its promises in
other states.
