Shimla, March 8 -- Expressing concern over the lack of work culture in Himachal Pradesh, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, before leaving for Telangana on Sunday, said that states like Uttarakhand, which were formed around the same period, have moved ahead in development and that Himachal now needs to accelerate its growth.

Speaking to ANI, Shukla said that improving work culture is essential for the progress of the state and emphasised that politics should focus on development and public welfare.

"Work culture is very important. States like Uttarakhand, which were formed around the same time as Himachal Pradesh, have moved ahead in development. In Himachal Pradesh, work culture needs to be strengthened so that development works can progress...