Dharamshala, Nov. 8 -- Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that Himachal's historic victory in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) arrears case is the result of the present government's strong political will. Sukhu while addressing media, after his arrival from New Delhi, in Shimla said that justice in this long-pending matter was a major achievement in safeguarding the economic interests of Himachal. "Despite a decree having been passed in the BBMB arrears case and the Supreme Court having ruled in favour of the state, the matter remained pending for nearly 15 years. On several occasions, the government did not file the necessary replies and responses within the stipulated time," he said. He further added that as soon as the present Congress government assumed office in 2022, it prioritised the fight for Himachal Pradesh's rights. The CM said that the groundwork for the success in the BBMB case was laid during discussions on the agreement relating to the Kishau Dam Project itself. "The state government had written to the concerned parties, making it clear that the state would move forward with the Kishau Dam Project only if the Haryana government filed the necessary affidavit in the Supreme Court in favour of Himachal Pradesh in the BBMB arrears case," Sukhu said. He said that during meetings with the Union power minister, he consistently raised the issue of BBMB arrears and made it clear that the rights of Himachal must be resolved....