The HP 7.19% Share Demand dominated the Northern Zonal Council meeting. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu strongly pushed Himachal’s claim over its share in Chandigarh’s land and assets. He raised the issue in Faridabad during a session chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Sukhu reminded the council that the Supreme Court’s 2011 judgment confirmed Himachal’s 7.19% entitlement under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. He also demanded immediate release of pending dues from the Bhakra Beas Management Board and asked for a permanent Himachal representative on the board.
The Chief Minister pressed for the transfer of hydropower projects that have completed 40 years of operation. He sought full central funding for the power components of the Kishau and Renuka dam projects. He also insisted on equal electricity share for both Himachal and Uttarakhand once these projects are completed.
Sukhu urged the Centre to release nearly ₹10,000 crore pending under the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, along with the earlier announcement of ₹1,500 crore. He further requested special permission to allot forest land for homes of families affected by disasters.
He also highlighted the need for wider air connectivity, quicker resolution of the boundary issue with Ladakh, and stronger action against drug trafficking across the state.
