Shimla, Nov. 18 -- Reasserting Himachal Pradesh's claim in hydropower governance, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the Centre to appoint one permanent member from the State in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), terming it crucial for ensuring transparency, equitable benefits and safeguarding Himachal's legitimate interests.
He was speaking at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held in Faridabad, Haryana on Monday that was chaired by union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
The Chief Minister reiterated Himachal Pradesh's entitlement to a 7.19 percent share in Chandigarh's land and assets, as mandated under the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966. He referred to the 2011 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the s...