Shimla, Sept. 2 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Tuesday, said the just-concluded monsoon session of the state Assembly was the longest in its history, during which significant legislation was passed and extensive discussions were held on the state's disaster situation.

Speaking to mediapersons after the conclusion of the 12-day session, Sukhu said, "We discussed the disaster situation for four days and gave our reply. The state has witnessed extremely heavy rainfall over the last two days, resulting in multiple landslides, loss of life, and destruction of homes. The Assembly has declared Himachal Pradesh as a disaster-affected state."

He assured full government support to affected families, announcing that ...