SHIMLA, 08.08.26-Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani strongly reacted to the objectionable remarks made by Sudhir Sharma against Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. He said that Sudhir Sharma should improve the way he speaks and use language in public life that is in accordance with the culture, civility and social decorum of Himachal Pradesh.

Rajesh Dharmani said that the uncivil language used against the Chief Minister was highly condemnable. He said that despite political differences, Himachal Pradesh has traditionally maintained personal dignity and mutual respect. Such indecent language is not acceptable in the society.

He said that Sudhir Sharma appears to be attempting to gain publicity and strengthen his political identity through such statements. The political party he is currently associated with has a history of encouraging people who use such offensive language. Perhaps for this reason too, he is attempting to raise his political stature within the party through such remarks.

Rajesh Dharmani said that Sudhir Sharma should understand that the people of Himachal Pradesh do not like loud, aggressive and undignified politics. He said that amid the ongoing tussle between different factions within the BJP, such statements would not bring him any political benefit. The people of Himachal Pradesh understand everything and will respond at the appropriate time.

He said that Sudhir Sharma was using abusive language against the Chief Minister out of political frustration and should refrain from using such language. The people of Himachal Pradesh know the Chief Minister very well. Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu comes from an ordinary family and has risen in politics through hard work and dedication. Sh. Sukhu understands the problems and concerns of the common man as he keeps himself continuously engaged with the general public and connects with everyone with ease.

The Technical Education Minister said that the Chief Minister’s interaction with ordinary people and his easy going manner reflect the simplicity and warmth of Himachali culture. If the Chief Minister goes to an ordinary person to get his haircut, there should be no objection to it. Connecting naturally with ordinary people is not a weakness of a leader; rather, it is a sign of his close connection with the people and his sensitivity towards them

Rajesh Dharmani said that differences in political views are a part of democracy, but maintaining personal dignity and civility in language is the responsibility of every elected representative. He urged Sudhir Sharma to exercise restraint in his statements and respect Himachal Pradesh's dignified and cultured political tradition.