‘People are clever, take a look at the hole guarantees of Congress… we did what was price doing’: Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur

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The BJP has introduced that it’s going to contest the elections beneath your management. how do you are feeling

He has put religion in me. In these 5 years he has seen my work. It is a matter of happiness and satisfaction to be declared the Chief Ministerial candidate once more. But it additionally brings nice duty. Now, it’s my obligation to convey the social gathering again to energy.

A second consecutive time period for the social gathering in energy has been a rarity within the state.

That’s proper however we are going to do this. When I entered politics and contested my first election, I puzzled whether or not I’d win? I received I received repeatedly and have become MLA for the fifth time. Now if you happen to ask me will we win, sure, we are going to win a second time. This is self-confidence, not over-confidence.

What makes you assume that?

I’ve been touring the state. Earlier, when elections have been approaching, folks was once detached in the direction of the ruling social gathering. This time there’s enthusiasm amongst folks, there’s nice enthusiasm (this time, individuals are filled with enthusiasm, extraordinary enthusiasm). There can also be loads of enthusiasm (about our social gathering).

I’ve visited 40 meeting constituencies within the final 10-15 days. I’ll cowl all 68 of them. The public’s message is obvious: We will come again with a snug majority. Although I can’t put any figures on the seats.

How do you see the prospects of Congress?

Yeh baat ta hai ka humara muqa hai (Congress se hai) (it’s sure that we’ll combat towards Congress). But Congress is blind, leaderless and directionless. They are nonetheless counting on their outdated leaders, they’re placing up their photos and hoping for victory.

By outdated leaders do you imply late Virbhadra Singh?

Yes, he was their senior most chief, the one tall chief they’d. He was the one one who might maintain the Congress swarm collectively. Now, they’re wandering.

Aam Aadmi Party can also be this time for the third time? How do you see their prospects?

You don’t have any stand within the state. No doubt they tried to ascertain themselves right here, however with out success. His former state president joined our social gathering. Many of his vital leaders additionally adopted go well with. His Himachal in-charge (Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain) is in jail. Then they needed to dissolve their decision-making our bodies and re-constitute them.

Historically, the electoral battle (within the hill state) has at all times been solely between the BJP and the Congress. There is not any place for a 3rd. Whenever any third social gathering tried to enter the fray, be it Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party or some other organisation, folks didn’t settle for it. In such a scenario, you may get an concept of ​​how a lot loss will likely be triggered to you (within the state).

When In Punjab received, then there was a little bit concern (when he received the Punjab meeting elections, we acquired a little bit apprehensive). But quickly his actual face got here to the fore. His well being minister (Vijay Singla) went to jail on corruption prices. Law and order grew to become one other main downside in Punjab. Now his steam has run out. People have seen by means of his designs. In truth, his Punjab mannequin has had a detrimental influence in Himachal.

Congress has promised 300 models of electrical energy to home shoppers and Rs 1,500 monthly to ladies. AAP has additionally promised 300 models of electrical energy to home shoppers and Rs 1,000 monthly to ladies.

Where will you do it (from the place will you do it)? The folks of Himachal are so clever that they destroy such hole guarantees. They will not be fools. We are giving 125 models of electrical energy freed from value. This is a matter of aid for some sections of the society, whose consumption is proscribed. Broadly talking, poor households (for instance, those that use three bulbs and eat about 60 models) and center class households (for instance, those that use six bulbs and eat about 120 models). do) come beneath it. We are additionally giving 50% low cost on bus fare to ladies. But, bear in mind, this can be a low cost, not a free journey.

So, you will not transcend 125 models? So, no freebies?

We have carried out what deserved to be carried out. We did what was within the curiosity of everybody and the state.

Will you have the ability to persuade the voters?

sure after all.

The Congress has additionally promised to revive the outdated pension scheme.

This is a good level. But doing so is simpler stated than carried out. Ask Congress’s senior election observer for Himachal (Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel) how this scheme is performing in Chhattisgarh. See how goes in Rajasthan. Effective implementation shouldn’t be happening. Apart from this, there’s additionally a memorandum between the Center and the states. How do you come out of this? Then the cash is deposited beneath NPS (New Pension System) and invested out there. the place will it go? But, after all, this can be a large situation. We are looking for a approach out.

Congress is making an attempt to seize your Hindutva throne a bit by promising to purchase milk and cow dung from farmers at a less expensive price of Rs 2 per kg.

Yes, they’re making an attempt to woo our voters. But this announcement has had no impact. There is not any dialogue about it within the state (there is no such thing as a dialogue about it within the state).

Recently, in-principle approval was given for Bulk Drug Park in Haroli Assembly Constituency.

This is a giant achievement for the complete state. Himachal Pradesh is primary in Asia when it comes to pharmaceutical manufacturing. We put in loads of effort to get to this park. The park may have a significant influence in Una district.

Even your critics consider that you’ve a clear picture, however you aren’t in a position to rein within the forms.

I’ve my very own fashion of working. I consider relationships work. So, I attempt to construct a private relationship with the authorities. I’m robust once I must be robust.

Recently, State Public Service Commission appointments have been notified however later the notification was withdrawn. The opposition alleges that this occurred after the intervention of the Prime Minister’s Office.

This has occurred earlier than (it has occurred earlier than). There are examples. There was no consensus on the 2 names. Therefore, intensive discussions have been held. There is nothing new on this.

It is claimed that the PMO had demanded an inquiry towards the then Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh as he was accused of corruption. But, as a substitute, you changed him.

Many complaints are nameless, many complaints are made solely to harass the federal government, many complaints are made with unhealthy intentions. There is not any must take cognizance of every of them.

It is claimed that you simply introduced in a clear picture officer RD Dhiman because the Chief Secretary simply to win the election.

Shifting and shuffling is a routine course of. Nothing must be learn in it.

During Saturday’s rally in Lower Kanger village of Una district, Union minister Anurag Thakur left early after delivering the speech. Is all the things okay on the social gathering?

There was a flight to catch him from Chandigarh at 7.30 pm.

But as per their official itinerary, the flight was scheduled at 9 pm.

He needed to go someplace.

Former CM Prem Kumar Dhumal has expressed his want to contest the elections.

I’m not conscious of this. But if he’s keen to contest, the senior management of the social gathering will resolve (on his candidature).

Will the Modi issue work in Himachal this time?

Definitely! Modi ji has a particular attachment to Himachal Pradesh. He considers Himachal as his second dwelling. The Modi issue may have a big impact.