Shimla, Feb. 10 -- Amid sparring between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over discontinuation of RDG, Himachal speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said that all political parties and legislators would rise above differences to unite on issues vital to the state. "Whether one belongs to Congress or BJP, whether one is a minister, MLA, MP or leader of the Opposition - we all are representatives sent by the people of Himachal. On matters related to the state's interest, policy must be uniform," said Pathania, while referring to the discontinuation of the RDG following the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations. "Chief minister's emphasis on resource mobilisation was crucial for improving the fiscal health of the state. Himachal has rivers, water and an excellent climate. Around 14,000 megawatts of electricity is generated here. This is a huge resource. If RDG is not restored, then the revenue generated from our resources that goes to the Centre must be shared proportionately. Even if the Centre keeps 60%, Himachal should get at least 40%," he added. Expressing disappointment at BJP's absence from the meeting convened to discuss the financial situation, state Congress chief Vinay Kumar said, "The absence clearly shows that the BJP has no concern for the state." He said that this has become the "inherent nature" of the BJP. Instead of supporting the people of the state, they have become part of a conspiracy to harm Himachal at the behest of their masters sitting in Delhi. Expressing concern over prevailing financial situation, former CM Prem Kumar Dhumal said that the current fiscal stress is not a sudden development but the result of long-foreseen challenges that the government failed to address in time. Dhumal said the phased withdrawal of the RDG was known well in advance and had been clearly mentioned in the Finance Commission's recommendations while pointing out that it was already clarified that RDG would come to an end after March 31, 2026....