Shimla, May 19 -- Amid renewed tensions between India and Pakistan following the high-stakes Operation Sindoor, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Sunday made a compelling pitch to uphold the sanctity of the Shimla Agreement and pressed for the creation of a dedicated Himachal Regiment in the Indian Armed Forces.
Agnihotri, speaking to media persons in Shimla, called the Shimla Agreement a cornerstone of Indo-Pak bilateral relations, warning against attempts to dilute its spirit and significance. "The agreement, signed on July 2, 1972, remains as relevant today as it was over five decades ago. It clearly outlines that all disputes between India and Pakistan - especially Kashmir - must be resolved through peaceful, b...