LoP put forth his points without any facts: Shivraj

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to Governor’s Address, on Thursday replied point-wise to the questions raised by the Opposition members.

He stated that the Leader of the Opposition put forth his points without any facts. He claimed that till his last breathe, he would work for the development of the State and welfare of the people.

He clarified that it is not correct as the Opposition has raised that the debt on the Government has increased more. In the year 2003, the interest payment was 22.44 per cent of the whole revenue receipts, while now, it has come down to 8.25 per cent only. The per capita income in comparison to 10 year rule of Congress, has almost doubled at Rs 13,722.

Chouhan claimed that the present Government received loans only for development of the State, while the previous Congress Government had distributed loans without any guarantee.

He said that the Opposition members should come out with facts, as false statements amount to loss of credibility. While congratulating women and girls of the State, the Chief Minister highlighted different schemes run by his Government for the girls.

He stated that women empowerment is on top priority of his Government and thus in the cases related to crime against women, directives have been issued to police officials to immediately register an FIR and arrangements for speedy hearing in courts have also been made.

He informed the House that during Congress regime, the power supply was hindered, while now, people get round the clock electricity. He further said that in the present government the irrigation capacity has increased in the State from previous 7,500 hectares to 40 lakh hectares.