Shimla, March 31 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday underscored the state's pioneering legal reforms, asserting that the hill state has become the first in the country to introduce progressive laws for orphaned children, gender equality in property rights, and an increased legal marriage age for girls. Sukhu, addressing the second convocation ceremony of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), emphasized the significance of these changes, which reflect his government's commitment to social justice and empowerment.
Sukhu, who holds a law degree but chose politics and social service over legal practice, encouraged students to embrace challenges beyond academics. "A degree is just the beginning. True...