'My fight is against neo-liberal government policies'

These policies have increased the public's pain, says Rakesh Singha, the only Left MLA in Himachal Pradesh.

- ANMOL NATH BALI

The only Left-leaning MLA in Himachal Pradesh, Rakesh Singha, is going to villages to campaign for CPI(M). This year, CPI(M) has fielded 11 candidates.

The Sunday Guardian talked to Singha regarding his election campaign and issues he is taking in the public. Excerpts:

Q: On what issues are you fighting this year's Assembly elections?

A: Our campaign is focused on the repercussions of the neo-liberal policies of the government. These policies have increased the pain of the public. Water, electricity, health and horticulture are all prime issues. Today, apple farming is in crisis because the cost of production is rising and return is falling and the government has pulled its helping hands from the farmers.