Shimla, May 31 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while targeting the Narendra Modi led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleged that the ceasefire was declared without consulting the armed forces. Addressing the "Jai Hind Sabha" at Shimla, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "Our brave soldiers gave a befitting reply to the terrorists. However, the Union government declared a ceasefire without taking the three armed forces into confidence." Drawing a parallel between former PM Indira Gandhi and PM Narendra Modi, Sukhu said, "Shockingly, the announcement came through social media from a third country. This is in a stark contrast to the decisive leadership of former PM Indira Gandhi, who never compromised with the national security." "Our brave soldiers gave a befitting reply to the terrorists," said Sukhu and paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers of Himachal Pradesh and the nation. Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri said, "Only bilateral dialogue should be the way between India and Pakistan. However, the ceasefire was recently announced by the US President. I appeal to the Union government to stick to the Simla Agreement." Agnihotri added that 1,203 medals had been awarded to jawans from Himachal, including four Param Vir Chakras and two Ashok Chakras. Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil said, "Shimla is of great importance due to the history of the Simla Agreement. Pakistan has now rejected the agreement. We would like to pay homage to the forces," Patil said. "We are with the forces and with the government when it comes to national interest," she added. Himachal Congress Committee president Pratibha Singhsaid, "We have won all three wars against Pakistan. Shimla is an important place due to the Simla Agreement, and I would like to pay homage to the armed forces. Such programmes will be held across all districts," she said....