Stormy Start to Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session opened with controversy as the opposition BJP filed a 'breach of privilege' notice against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The BJP accused Sukhu of misleading the assembly regarding loan figures. The session involved heated debates and loud protests, centralizing on budget discrepancies.

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session commenced on Wednesday amid turmoil, as the opposition BJP raised a 'breach of privilege' notice against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, alleging he misled the House on loan statistics.

Upon reconvening after a 28-day hiatus, BJP MLAs vocalized their discontent, marching toward the Speaker's chamber to officially file their notice under Rule 75.

Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur accused the chief minister of presenting inconsistent loan data, sparking demands for clarification and accountability amid fervent exchanges across the assembly.

(With inputs from agencies.)