Dharamshala, June 27 -- Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday sought the early resolution of Himachal Pradesh's long-pending demands, including the state's share in Chandigarh, BBMB dues and issues concerning the Shanan Hydroelectric Project, during a meeting with Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria.

Calling on Kataria in Chandigarh, Sukhu reiterated Himachal Pradesh' claim to its 7.19% share in the Union Territory of Chandigarh under the provisions of Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Sukhu said Himachal Pradesh is a successor state to the erstwhile Punjab and is entitled to its due share based on the population ratio of the areas transferred to the state.

The chief minister also sought the al...