People’s protests continue against the closure of the charitable hospital in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. The pressure on the government regarding this is clearly visible. Meanwhile, the government is going to introduce a bill to amend the ‘Himachal Pradesh Land Holding Limit Act’ on the first day of the winter session of the Assembly. The winter session of Himachal Assembly is starting from 18th December.
In a statement issued by the government, it was said that Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has held a high level meeting on Sunday on the issue of closing the hospital. This hospital is run by Radha Swami Satsang Beas (RSSB) in Botha. During this time, a decision was taken to present the bill on behalf of CM Sukhu.
Instructions to immediately prepare the draft of the amendment bill
According to the statement, Himachal CM Sukhu has asked the officials to immediately prepare the draft of the amendment bill. Also, instructions have been given to present it in the upcoming cabinet meeting. He said that his government is making every effort to ensure that hospitals remain open so that people continue to get quality health services.
It would be better to introduce amendment bill- CM
The Chief Minister said that the state government had initially considered bringing an ordinance to provide relief to Radha Soami Satsang Beas. But the assembly session is near, so it would be better to present an amendment bill. RSSB wants to transfer this hospital to Maharaj Jagat Singh Medical Relief Society as it considers it as its sister organization.
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It had negotiated with the state government for the transfer of the hospital land, but this could not happen due to the Himachal Pradesh Land Holding Ceiling Act.