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BJP slams Himachal's new district plan as political gimmick, governor backs Sukhu govt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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The BJP has denounced the Himachal Pradesh government's proposal to carve out new districts, labeling it a political stunt, while the state governor has expressed support for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's administration.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh has publicly criticised the state government's move to create additional districts, describing the initiative as a mere political gimmick aimed at garnering electoral advantage.
The Sukhu administration announced its intention to reorganise the state's administrative map by establishing new districts, a step it says will improve governance and bring services closer to citizens. No specific details on the number or names of the proposed districts were disclosed in the statement.
In response, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh issued a statement backing the Sukhu government, affirming that the state has the constitutional authority to restructure its districts and that such decisions fall within the purview of the elected leadership.
Political analysts note that the BJP's sharp remarks reflect growing tension between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming local elections, with the district proposal becoming a focal point of debate.
The Sukhu administration announced its intention to reorganise the state's administrative map by establishing new districts, a step it says will improve governance and bring services closer to citizens. No specific details on the number or names of the proposed districts were disclosed in the statement.
In response, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh issued a statement backing the Sukhu government, affirming that the state has the constitutional authority to restructure its districts and that such decisions fall within the purview of the elected leadership.
Political analysts note that the BJP's sharp remarks reflect growing tension between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming local elections, with the district proposal becoming a focal point of debate.