Shimla, Feb. 10 -- Former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday urged the state BJP to talk with its leaders at the Centre so that the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to the state by the Centre is not discontinued.

She said discontinuation of RDG would pose a serious challenge not only to the state's current financial health but also to its future economy. "The stoppage of RDG will severely impact Himachal Pradesh's economy. Therefore, BJP leaders must reflect deeply on this issue and extend full support to the state's legitimate demand," she said.

The Congress leader said the state BJP should take up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

She asserted that this was not the time for political...