Shimla, Nov 08: The Himachal Education Minister, Asha Kumari today ridiculed former chief minister, P K Dhumal's statement on re-allotment of Sach Gharat hydro-power project to some other party and cancellation of some MoUs for power projects. "It appeared that Dhumal was rattled by exposures made in the reports of review committee and cabinet sub-committee on power projects," the Minister said in a statement.
Asha Kumari said that it was expression of frustration and an attempt to divert the attention of the people from the findings of the reports which had clearly established that the previous BJP government had violated norms, procedures and rules while awarding these projects.
She refuted Dhumal's charge that the reports of review committee and cabinet sub-committee were accepted on the same day and reminded him that the review committee report was considered by the cabinet on September 26 last while the cabinet sub-committee came up before it on November five.
Asha Kumari said advised Dhumal and other BJP leaders to refrain from criticising the government for the “sake of criticism” and making baseless allegations to mislead the people.
Bureau Report