‘BJP restored Himachal’s special status, mitti ka haq…’: Nadda at poll campaign

Nadda also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi under whose leadership, he said, the Atal Tunnel was constructed to connect Himachal with Leh, Ladakh.

Updated on: Nov 2, 2022, 19:53:59 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit out at the Congress for taking away the "special status" of Himachal Pradesh as he addressed voters of Bilaspur ahead of the Assembly election in the hill state next week.

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda.

"Congress took the status of special state from Himachal. When the BJP government was formed at the Centre, the state got back the special status," BJP national president JP Nadda was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Nadda also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi under whose leadership, he said, the Atal Tunnel was constructed to connect Himachal with Leh, Ladakh. Urging the people to vote the BJP back to power in the state, Nadda said, "’Mitti ka haq ada karna hoga’ (people of the state have to pay back their land).”

Further, hitting out at former PMs, Nadda said, "It has been 75 yrs of Independence. Who used to care about us? At that time, Prime Ministers used to come here for political tourism in summer and never cared for or worried about the state."

"Today, PM Modi stands with you whenever called," he added.

Nadda is expected to release the party's 'vision document' (manifesto) for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls on Friday. The elections to the 68-member Assembly are scheduled for February 12.

Modi is expected to address public meetings in the hill state on Saturday and next Wednesday. He is also expected to address rallies in Mandi and Solan on Saturday, reported news agency PTI.

(With ANI, PTI inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get more updates on Elections in India. Also get latest updates on Gujarat Assembly Election 2022and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022.