India News | Himachal: Mega Event to Mark Two Years of Congress Govt to Be Held in Bilaspur, Says CM
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, former Minister Ram Lal Thakur, former MLA Bumber Thakur, and Congress leader Vivek Kumar called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence, on Sunday and discussed various developmental initiatives for Bilaspur district.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 17 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the state government will hold a mega event to celebrate the completion of two years of the Congress government on December 11 at Kahlur Sports Complex, Bilaspur.
Over 25,000 people are expected to attend this event, and the Chief Minister directed arrangements to begin immediately to ensure its success.
He said this while meeting Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, former Minister Ram Lal Thakur, former MLA Bumber Thakur, and Congress leader Vivek Kumar and discussed various developmental initiatives for Bilaspur district.
The leaders assured the Chief Minister that the event would be historic. Discussions were also held on developmental projects underway in the district.
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The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government is committed to ensuring comprehensive development in Bilaspur district.
The senior leaders raised the demand for constructing the Beri-Dadola Bridge, highlighting that it would benefit the residents of three constituencies: Bilaspur Sadar, Jhanduta, and Ghumarwin.
They apprised the Chief Minister that approach roads on both sides of the bridge have already been constructed. The Chief Minister assured them that the construction of the bridge would be prioritized, and a survey would be conducted. After the survey, the government would make necessary financial arrangements for the project, he said.
Former Minister Ram Lal Thakur also demanded granting Nagar Panchayat status to Swarghat under the Shri Naina Devi ji assembly constituency, while Vivek Kumar raised a similar demand for Jhanduta under the Jhanduta assembly constituency.
The Chief Minister assured both leaders that the government would seriously consider these demands and make every effort to grant Nagar Panchayat status to these areas.
Congress leaders expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for introducing an M.Tech course in Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Technology) at the Government Hydro Engineering College, Bandla, Bilaspur. They thanked the Chief Minister for his personal efforts in advancing development in Bilaspur district.
The leaders also appreciated the initiation of water sports activities in Gobind Sagar Lake under the state government's efforts, which have created employment and self-employment opportunities for the locals, contributing to the region's economic prosperity. (ANI)
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