Congress-Led Himachal Pradesh Government Stops Practice To Honour VIPs at Official Events Till October 31

The decision was taken by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu in view of the natural calamity. As per the directive, no formal honouring or felicitation ceremony will take place in government functions until October 31.

Congress-Led Himachal Pradesh Government Stops Practice To Honour VIPs at Official Events Till October 31
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Photo Credit: ANI)

Shimla, August 27: The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday announced to stop the practice to honour dignitaries by presenting shawls, caps, and bouquets during official events.

The decision was taken by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu in view of the natural calamity. As per the directive, no formal honouring or felicitation ceremony will take place in government functions until October 31. Rain Fury in Himachal Pradesh: Nearly Seven People Lost Lives Daily in Hill State Since Onset of Monsoon 2023.

Earlier, the government has suspended the customary guard of honour accorded to the VVIPs during their field visits till September 15. These measures collectively reflect the state’s commitment to enacting meaningful change and fostering a pragmatic approach towards governance, an official statement said. Himachal Pradesh Rain Fury: 47,390 Volunteers Being Provided Training in Disaster Management, Says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

"The state government's decision not only aligns with the need to channel resources and attention towards managing natural calamities but also underscores a departure from symbolic formalities to more substantive actions in the realm of governance," said the statement quoting the Chief Minister.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 27, 2023 06:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).


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