Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant will significantly affect Himachal Pradesh’s finances and people’s constitutional rights.

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• After a Cabinet meeting in Shimla and a Finance Department presentation, the Chief Minister said ending RDG is not merely governmental concern but a public rights issue.

• He emphasized that withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant would make it increasingly difficult for the state government to safeguard the legitimate rights and welfare of citizens.

• The Chief Minister noted that although RDG has been discontinued for 17 states, Himachal Pradesh faces the most severe financial consequences among them.

• He highlighted that 12.7 percent of Himachal Pradesh’s total budget is supported by RDG, making it the second-highest recipient of the grant nationally.

• CM Sukhu stated that the state government is prepared to meet the Prime Minister along with BJP MPs and MLAs to seek resolution.

• He further warned that if discussions fail to produce a solution, the state government will approach the court to challenge the decision.