Yet, the BJP keeps beating drums of praise as if the Centre has flooded Himachal with money,' said Chauhan. Targeting the BJP, Chauhan criticised former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, saying he was limiting his role to his constituency rather than speaking for the entire state. 'Jairam Thakur and the BJP are showering praise on the Centre as if rivers of money are flowing into Himachal. Jairam Thakur is not a leader of Himachal Pradesh; he is only a leader confined to the Siraj Assembly segment,' Chauhan remarked. Chauhan emphasised that it was the constitutional responsibility of the Centre to support states during disasters and help strengthen their organisational capacity.