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Himachal Pradesh Government Announces New Welfare Schemes Amidst Fiscal Concerns
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that 200,000 families will receive 300 units of free electricity. Additionally, women will be provided with ₹1500 monthly. These announcements come as a CAG report indicates the state's fiscal deficit has exceeded ₹12,611 crore. The report suggests the Sukhu government lacks funds for development. Sukhu also criticized former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, stating the current government is taking new loans to repay old debts.
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