Shimla, Aug. 22 -- In a rare display of political consensus amid fierce debate, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre declare the entire state a 'National Disaster-Affected Area'.
The motion, which initially focused on specific disaster-hit areas up to the Seraj of Mandi district, was dramatically expanded to include the entire state following emotional appeals from ruling party members.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, replying to the marathon debate under Rule 67, revealed startling data: "Mandi recorded 94 percent excess rainfall this monsoon, while Shimla saw 69 per cent above normal in month of July 2025 alone. This isn't just climate change-it's anthropogenic destructi...