Chandigarh: The BJP National President Rajnath Singh named Prem Kumar Dhumal as the party’s candidate for Himachal Pradesh Cheif Minister in the upcoming assembly elections.
Dhumal said that a competent authority would probe allegations of corruption against Himachal CM, Virbhadra Singh. Dhumal said; “No guilty persons will be spared and no innocent person will be harassed.”
Dhumal said the controversial Ski Village project, promoted by Ford will be reviewed, as there are several prima facie anomalies in it. “The requisite clearances have not been taken. There are environmental concerns also. We will review the entire project and ensure that the best interests of the state are met,” Dhumal said.
On the allotment of party ticket to former BJP ministers and MLA’s, who during Dhumal’ s tenure as CM had leveled corruption charges against him, the former CM said that they had withdrawn their allegations. “They had expressed their repentance over the issue. Its fine if they have been given tickets,” Dhumal said.
Dhumal also rubbished talk about his triumph over former Union Minister Santa Kumar in the race for the BJP chief ministerial candidate. “I am thankful to Shanta Kumar. The party will work under his able guidance,” he said.
On the rising dissent within the BJP, Prem Kumar Dhumal said the dissent was natural. “There were 568 ticket seekers. Only 68 could be accommodated. Dissent is natural as the prospects of the party to win the election is very high,” Dhumal said.
The senior BJP leader added that party workers who have been denied the tickets or have worked aptly for the party would be suitably rewarded.
Source: ENS