Congress government to review decisions of previous BJP government; puts all recruitments on hold, in Himachal Pradesh

However, these orders would not apply to government medical colleges and institutions of Health and the status quo be maintained in respect of transfer orders which are unimplemented.

A day after taking charge as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officials to terminate all extensions or re-employments granted by the previous BJP government and announced to review of all the decisions taken by the former Cabinet since April 1 this year.

Mr. Sukhu took oath as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday and up to 10 more Ministers will be inducted into the Cabinet.

As per the orders issued on December 12 by the Chief Secretary, appointments of all chairman, vice-chairman and nominated members in boards and corporations, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions and other committees, including temple committees and urban local bodies be terminated forthwith.

The order also stated the termination of all extensions or re-employment forthwith, except in government medical colleges.

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It also said that all the decisions taken by the previous BJP regime led by Jai Ram Thakur from April 1, 2022, will be reviewed and notifications for the creation and upgrade of institutions be de-notified and administrative Departments may put up such fresh proposals for consideration of the Cabinet.