The previous BJP government had drained the state finances and resources and the Congress dispensation was compelled to take loans to pay installments of existing loans amounting Rs 75,000 crore, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Thursday said.

“When we took over, the economy of the state was in a shambles. The previous BJP government had drained the state’s finances and resources, while the present government, from the very first day, worked with resolve and commitment to bring reforms and lay a strong foundation for a self-reliant and prosperous Himachal. The Congress government was compelled to take loan to repay the installments of already existing loans. There was a loan liability of Rs 75,000 crore when he took charge.”

He was speaking at the Jan Sankalp rally in Mandi to mark

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