Shimla, July 2 -- Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda sharply criticised the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for its slow utilisation of disaster relief funds, while reaffirming the Central Government's unwavering support for the state.

"Between 2023 and 2025, the Central Government allocated Rs 1,736 crore to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Rs 1,071 crore through the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), and Rs 339 crore to the State Disaster Mitigation Fund for Himachal Pradesh as relief funds. This demonstrates that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, the Government of India stands firmly with the state government in times of need, not just in words ...