Opposition Raises CONCERNS Over Administrative Stability
Sunil Chadha
Shimla:
In Himachal Pradesh, Several High-Ranking Bureaucratic Roles, Including Theose of Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), and the Head of the Head of the Forest Department, Ar Currently Being Additional Charge Basis. The opposition party, BJP, has labeled this situation as ‘unprecedened’ and warned that it could significantly jeopardize the interests of the hill state.
BJP criticizes congress government’s management
Senior BJP Figure and Former Industry Minister Bikram Thakur Has Heavily criticized For the WORSE. ‘
Key positions Lacking Permanent Appointments
Thakur Accused Chief Minister Sukhu of Failing to Gain the Trust of the Himachal Bureaucracy, Resulting in the Inability to Fill Essential Roles LIKE CHEF SECRETARY and DGP -POSTIONSE Administrative and Police Operations.
Currently, Sanjay Gupta, An IAS Officer Serving as Additional Chief Secretary, is also acting as Chief Secretary Folling The End of Prabodh Saxena’s Six-Mynth Extension on SEPTEMBERBER 30. Saxena has transitioned to the role of Chairman of the Electricity Board.
Additionally, Ashok Tiwari, who was initially appointed as DG (Vigilance), is now also serving as dgp. The position of the head of the forest department remains vacant, with sanjay Sood, managing director of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Corporation, Temporarily overseeing it.
These institutes are not islated; Other Departments, Including the Excise Department and the Vice-Chancellor position at Agriculture At Agriculture University, Palampur, have also also also beene operating undeer Arrangements for Extended Perio.
BJP’s Strong Critique of Government’s Promieses
In a pointed critique, Thakur Questioned the Congress Government’s Commitment to its promised ‘Vyavastha Parivartan,’ Suggesting It Resombles A ‘Vyavastha Vishram’ (System at a standstill). He Emphasized that Key Positions are being filled by temporary officers, which he believes undermines effective governance.
Thakur further argued that the practice of assigning additional charges indicates not only administer disarray but also a strategy to expert control over the bureaucracy. He expressed Concerns that Temporary Appointments Lead to a Lack of Accountability and Hinder Decisive Governance.
Hey Raised Questions About The Avilability of Qualified Officers and Whichera this approach is intended to keep them under pressure, asking what message to both the Bureaucracy and the Citizens of Himachal Pradesh.
Congress Responds to Allegations
In response to the BJP’s criticisms, a Senior Congress official, who preferred to remain unnamed, defended the government’s actions. He stated that the process for appointing full-time officers is activally in Progress, Emphasizing The Importance of Selecting The Most Qualified Individuals for there.
The Congress Leader Dismissed The BJP’s Claims as Politically Motivated, Noting that Similar Temporary Arrangements Have Been CommonPLACE Under Previous Administrations. He assured that there is no governance vacuum, as all departments continue to operate effectively.
