Shimla, Feb. 5 -- The BJP is ready to participate in discussions on the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) if a special session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly is convened, but is also considering skipping the MLAs' priority meetings scheduled by the state government due to the prevailing financial crisis, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Thakur said there was talk of a special session, but no clarity so far. "There is discussion about calling a special session, but no date has been fixed yet. The Union Budget has already been presented, and Congress leaders are trying to create an issue around the Revenue Deficit Grant. If the government wants to discuss RDG, the BJP is...