Tribune News Service
CHANDIGARH, July 19 — The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal, announced today that the ruling BJP-HVP combine would leave no stone unturned to ensure uniform and speedy development of the hill state.
Speaking at a cultural function organised by the Himachal Vikas Manch at the Sector 18 Tagore Theatre here, the Chief Minister alleged that the Congress was responsible for uneven development of the state, as during its rule all developmental works were undertaken on a political basis and were aimed at creating vote banks. ...
He announced that keeping in view the problems faced by the fruit growers of the state, a kisan bhavan would be constructed in Delhi for which the state government would spend Rs 1 crore. Similarly, there was a provision of Rs 70 lakh for the construction of Himachal Bhavan in Chandigarh.
The local MP Mr Satya Pal Jain; a former MLAs from Una, Mr Rattan Singh, also spoke.
Earlier, a colourful cultural programme consisting of Himachali Folk songs and dances, including famous 'Jhamakra' dance of the Kangra valley, was presented.
