Shimla, Jan. 26 -- On the occasion of Himachal Pradesh statehood day on Saturday, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is planning to create 25,000 new posts in the public sector for skilled youth.

Conveying 55th statehood day wishes to the people of Himachal during an event in Kangra's Baijnath, he recalled the contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Himachal Pradesh's first CM Y S Parmar in achieving statehood status.

In a statement issued here, Sukhu said that over 12,500 posts have been filled in the government sector and about 8,000 more will be filled in 2025.He claimed that over 42,000 jobs were provided in two years compared to 20,000 in five years under the previous BJP government.

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