NEW DELHI: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, recently addressed a peculiar controversy involving a CID investigation related to samosas and cakes that were mistakenly delivered to his security personnel instead of him. In response to the media frenzy surrounding the incident, Sukhu stated, “There is no such thing… It (CID) got involved on the issue of misbehavior. But you (the media) are running news about ‘samosa.'”
The incident in question occurred on October 21 during Sukhu’s visit to the CID headquarters. Refreshments meant for him were inadvertently served to his security team due to a mix-up. This error quickly escalated when the CID characterized it as an “anti-government” act, suggesting that those responsible had ulterior motives. Reports indicate that these snacks were sourced from Hotel Radisson Blue in Lakkar Bazaar and ended up inappropriately distributed after several miscommunications.
The confusion reportedly began when an Inspector General requested refreshments and delegated this task down through ranks—from a sub-inspector (SI) to an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), and finally to a head constable. While only the SI was aware that these items were intended for the chief minister, they ultimately found their way into the mechanical transport section where they were mistakenly given out as snacks for security staff.
This incident has not gone unnoticed by political opponents; members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have criticized Sukhu and his Congress-led administration over what they perceive as indicative of broader financial issues within Himachal Pradesh. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari took aim at Sukhu’s leadership by linking this mishap with claims about fiscal irresponsibility in state governance. He remarked, “The situation in Himachal Pradesh is such that even basic salaries cannot be paid—there’s no money left for paying MLAs or even Chief Secretaries.” Bhandari attributed these financial woes directly to policies associated with Rahul Gandhi’s economic strategies.
He further referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s previous warnings regarding what he termed “Revdi culture,” which refers to distributing freebies without considering economic sustainability. Bhandari pointed out similar trends observed in Karnataka where rising costs for essential goods like milk and water have compounded financial difficulties there too—suggesting that Rahul Gandhi should apologize for promises he made which now appear unfulfilled.
In light of this unfolding drama, it becomes evident how political narratives can intertwine with seemingly trivial incidents like snack distribution errors—highlighting deeper concerns regarding governance and accountability within state administrations across India today.