Shimla, March 3 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the financial irregularities revealed in the Audit Report (2023-24) of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board.

The BJP has demanded a thorough and independent investigation by a competent agency and immediate registration of criminal proceedings against those found responsible. BJP chief spokesperson and MLA Rakesh Jamwal in a statement issued on Monday stated that the findings expose deep-rooted financial mismanagement under the Congress government.

According to the audit observations, advances amounting to over Rs.110 crore remain unadjusted and unaccounted for. Additionally, a discrepancy of approximately Rs.49 crore has been flagged in deposit works. ...