The BJP National President JP Nadda has said Himachal Pradesh emerged as a leading state in the country in terms of development due to double engine governments at the Center and in the state.<br />''<br />''Addressing a gathering after the roadshow at Nagrota Bagwan, Mr. Nadda hit out at the Congress party, accusing it of ignoring the interests of the State and its people. He said the Congress governments always ignored the interests of the State and snatched its rightful rights. It was the Congress government at the Centre, which snatched the special category status of the State.<br />'' <br />''BJP National President said it was Mr. Modi who ensured that the weaker sections of the society and those deprived of welfare benefits get their dues, which ensured the party's victory in the four States. It was after 37 years that any government succeeded in repeating its government in Uttar Pradesh.    <br />''<br />''He further added that the special industrial package for the State of Himachal Pradesh was also provided by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government. He said that Kol Dam Project was also started during the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and was dedicated to the State by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that with the construction of Atal tunnel Rohtang, the dream of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was fulfilled. He urged the party workers to reach out to the people about the development works and achievements of the central and state governments. On this occasion, BJP National President also paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and gallant soldiers of the district who laid down their lives for the motherland. He also appreciated the efforts of the artisans who had made Kangra painting world famous. He also appreciated the efforts of the State Government in becoming the first state in the country in administering the first and second doses of the corona vaccine.<br />''<br />''Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that due to the development-oriented policies and programs launched by the Central and State Governments, BJP was able to form the government again in the four states of the country where elections were held recently. <br />''<br />''<br />