Sukhu Govt to Pay Officials' Internet Bills Amidst Economic Crisis, BJP Slams 'Wasteful Spending'

• Himachal Pradesh's Sukhu government has ordered to pay internet bills for government employees from the state exchequer.
• This decision comes despite officers already receiving a mobile phone allowance and the state facing an economic crisis.
• BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma criticized the move, stating that officers will now watch Netflix and scroll reels at government expense.
• The government's decision is controversial as it has been vocal about the central government stopping the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to states.
• The RDG cut means Himachal Pradesh will lose approximately ₹35-40 thousand crore annually, yet wasteful spending continues.