Dharamshala, Nov. 6 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that visits to the remote villages and overnight stays are aimed at gaining first-hand insight into local residents' challenges.

Presiding over the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwaar' programme at a remote village of Mehla gram panchayat in Chamba district's Bharmaur assembly constituency on Thursday evening, Sukhu said that the initiative places the resolution of public grievances as the state government's top priority.

According to a statement issued on Friday, he stayed overnight in Mehla village and interacted with the local people, Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals. Sukhu listened to their grievances and directed officials to ensure their prompt resolution.

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