Shimla, Nov. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh is set to intensify its efforts to secure its "legitimate rights" over the Union Territory of Chandigarh, with chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu planning to raise the issue during the upcoming North Zone Council (NZC), that will be chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah, on November 17.

As part of the fight for Himachal's rights, the CM will be asking for Himachal Pradesh's 7.19 per cent share as per the spirit of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966.

The state government's claim on Chandigarh is backed by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, that as per senior official, clearly mentions Himachal Pradesh's entitlement to its share of 7.19 per cent in Chandigarh but the state has been deprived of ...