Shimla, Feb. 20 -- A day after Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that the Himachal government was not releasing its share (over Rs.660 crore) for railway expansion in the state, public works minister (PWD) Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said Bittu's statement was "misleading".

Bittu had said that Himachal has been given a special grant of Rs.11,806 crore in this budget which will lead to comprehensive improvement in the state's infrastructure, transport, water supply, agriculture and health sector.

Talking to mediapersons, Vikramaditya said, "There is no mention of Rs.11,806 crore on the railway website and pink book (railway's annual statement). Therefore, he should not spread lies." Taking a dig at Bitt...