Shimla, July 17 -- After returning from Delhi on Wednesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the media informally on Thursday and shared key takeaways from his meetings with Union Ministers in the national capital.

The Chief Minister expressed hope that the Centre would extend a special financial relief package to the state in light of the extensive damage caused by the ongoing monsoon disaster.

"During my visit to Delhi, I held discussions with various Union Ministers on several issues," said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. "I expect that the central government will grant a special package for Himachal Pradesh in view of the current disaster situation," the CM said.

Speaking on the Himachal Prade...