Governor-Government Face-Off Marks Stormy Start To Himachal Budget Session

The Himachal Pradesh budget session began on a stormy note as differences surfaced between Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and the state government over the contentious Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) issue. In a rare parliamentary move, the Governor concluded his customary address in just over two minutes, significantly shortening what is typically a detailed presentation of the government's policy roadmap. The development has intensified the Governor-versus-government row in the state.