Sukhu Govt Retracts Kangra Carnival Donation Order After Public Outcry

• Himachal's Sukhu government withdrew its order to collect donations for the Kangra Valley Carnival.
• The initial order, issued on December 17, sought contributions from various businesses like petrol pumps and brick kilns due to an economic crisis.
• BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma criticized the move, urging citizens not to comply and calling for personal funding from proponents.
• The decision to withdraw came after the government faced significant embarrassment and public backlash.
• The Kangra Carnival is scheduled from December 24 to 31, and the government initially sought funds due to financial constraints.

Why It Matters: Sukhu government reversed its decision to seek public donations for Kangra Carnival after criticism.