Himachal Pradesh Ministers in Clash Over Outsider Officers

Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur backs Vikramaditya Singh amid a controversy involving outsider officers. Singh accused IAS and IPS officers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh of unfair fund distribution, sparking debate among ministers. Thakur urges CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to address Singh's concerns.

A political storm brews in Himachal Pradesh as Education Minister Rohit Thakur supports his colleague Vikramaditya Singh, who has accused officers from other states of mishandling public funds. The accusations target IAS and IPS officers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, claiming their actions undermine Himachal Pradesh.

Singh's allegations have created a rift among state ministers, with some backing his claims, while others defend the officers' integrity. Thakur calls on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to intervene and address Singh's concerns, emphasizing that the statements shouldn't paint all officers with the same brush.

Despite the heated exchange, CM Sukhu has yet to comment directly on Singh's claims, although he recently stated there's no discord between ministers and officers. The issue reflects the tension surrounding the role of outsider officers in state governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)