Shimla, Aug. 25 -- Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday witnessed sharp exchanges over the Pekhubala Power Project, with MLA Bikram Singh raising concerns under Rule 63 and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu countering strongly, urging members to approach the CBI or Enforcement Directorate if they suspect corruption.
Bikram Singh alleged that the 32 MW Pekhubala project, touted as a step toward ushering in a green revolution, has failed to generate its intended capacity since inception. He claimed that during the recent heavy rains on August 2, the project site was submerged, leaving operations dependent on generators. Singh accused the contractor of abandoning operations midway despite securing payments, while penalties were never impos...