Himachal Pradesh Congress President Calls for Special Economic Package from PM Modi

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his third term, urging the Centre to offer an economic package to aid the state. Singh emphasized the need for support given the challenges of rising inflation and unemployment, urging the government to deliver on its promises.

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term in office and expressed hope that the Centre would extend support to the state with an open mind. Singh called for a special economic package to address the challenges faced by the hill state.

After the elections, the phase of allegations and counter-allegations is over, said Singh, who urged the Central government to assist Himachal Pradesh without any bias. She stressed that any democratically elected government represents the public opinion and must be respected accordingly.

Pointing to the urgent issues of rising inflation and unemployment, Singh implored the prime minister to take swift action to fulfill the promises made to the people. Highlighting the state Congress government's efforts to support those affected by natural disasters, she reiterated the need for central economic assistance to bolster industrial development and propel the state towards self-reliance.