Shimla, Nov. 7 -- The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Saturday credited his government's political will and sustained legal efforts for securing the state's long-pending financial and electricity rights in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), alleging that the matter had remained unresolved for nearly 15 years due to a lack of political commitment by previous governments.

Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Sukhu said the Supreme Court had already passed a decree in Himachal Pradesh's favour, but its implementation was delayed for years as the state government's replies were not filed on time and repeated adjournments were sought.

He claimed that his government took a firm stand on the issue and l...