Shimla, June 11 -- Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's strong performance in the Panchayati Raj elections, particularly the victory of BJP-supported candidate Khush Vikram Sen from Chamyana ward of Kasumpti constituency, had sent a "very strong political message" to the ruling Congress government in the state.

Thakur was speaking after newly elected Zila Parishad member Khush Vikram Sen, who won the Chamyana ward seat by a record margin, called on him along with BJP workers in Shimla.

Speaking to ANI, Thakur congratulated the newly elected representatives and thanked voters for supporting BJP-backed candidates.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulation...