Shimla, Oct. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh has opposed the proposed formation of political parties in the name of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh without the consent of his family, asserting that his legacy should not be used for political gains.

While talking to media here on Friday, he said everyone had the right to form a political party based on their ideology, but using his father, a six time Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's name without the family's consent was inappropriate.

Vikramaditya Singh urged the Election Commission to ensure that no political party was registered in the name of former Chief Minister without the family's approval.

He said former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee pres...