Nahan: BJP Himachal Pradesh President Dr. Rajeev Bindal criticized the Congress-led state government for failing to implement its pre-election promise of providing ₹1500 per month to women, calling it a betrayal of public trust on the occasion of Himachal Day.Dr. Bindal joined booth workers from Booth No. 52 at Guru Ravidas Dharamshala in Nahan Assembly constituency to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.
He first paid tributes to Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj before addressing the gathering on key socio-political issues.Highlighting the ₹1500 monthly assistance scheme promised by Congress during the October–November 2022 assembly elections (with implementation slated to begin in December that year), Dr. Bindal noted that nearly four years later, no payments have been made to eligible women. He pointed out recent public appeals asking women to raise hands, fill forms, and register anew, questioning the fate of forms submitted in 2022 and demanding accountability from the government.He described the repeated announcements and delays as unfortunate, especially on Himachal Day, and accused the Congress of misleading unemployed youth and disrespecting women through unfulfilled commitments. The BJP strongly condemned what it termed a pattern of deceit.On a positive note,
Dr. Bindal extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on Himachal Day, marking the state's attainment of full statehood in 1971. He highlighted the state's steady progress in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, infrastructure, industry, education, and health sectors, and underscored its vast untapped potential.He also marked National Voters’ Day, emphasizing the voter's role as the cornerstone of democracy. He urged citizens—particularly new voters aged 18 and above whose names are being added to electoral rolls—to exercise their franchise thoughtfully in support of national interests.Praising Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat',
Dr. Bindal said the programme inspires citizens toward environmental conservation, global promotion of India's cultural heritage, and collective societal advancement. He thanked the Prime Minister for engaging millions through these motivational addresses.Looking ahead, Dr. Bindal offered advance greetings for Republic Day on January 26, reaffirming commitment to the nation's unity and progress.This event and statement align with ongoing political discourse in the state, where the opposition has repeatedly raised the issue of the pending women's financial assistance scheme (often referred to as Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana or similar), which remains unimplemented despite periodic announcements.