Shimla, Aug. 29 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Bharmaur constituency, Janak Raj, on Friday, alleged that the ground situation in the Mani Mahesh Yatra area remains far from normal, with poor communication, inadequate relief, and no government helicopters deployed for rescue.

Speaking to ANI, Raj said some pilgrims stranded during the yatra have managed to return, bringing partial updates. Still, the full extent of damage to infrastructure and people cannot yet be assessed due to the ongoing network outage in the region.

"For over a week, people have been unable to contact their families. Many are unwell and have been raising slogans against the administration due to lack of drinking water. The authorities have failed to provide adeq...