Shimla, Feb. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Vinay Kumar has urged the opposition BJP to demonstrate solidarity with the state government to ensure the continuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), stating that the issue transcends party lines and concerns the larger public interest.
In a statement issued here, Vinay Kumar said the BJP, instead of defending the Centre on the matter, should stand with the people of Himachal Pradesh.
He cautioned that scrapping the RDG would have long-term consequences on the state's public exchequer, irrespective of which party is in power. "The financial health of the state is at stake, and the burden will ultimately fall on the people," he asserted.
Referring to the all-party meet...