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Himachal Assembly Backs Bharat Ratna for Y.S. Parmar in Unanimous Resolution

The recommendation now goes to the Union government for consideration.

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Overview

  • Congress MLA Ajay Solanki moved the private member resolution on a Private Members’ Day sitting, and it was adopted by voice vote.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and senior ministers highlighted Parmar’s role in securing statehood, expanding roads and power, and protecting farmers’ land through Section 118.
  • Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur supported the proposal and said the demand should have been raised earlier.
  • Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania commended cross-party unity on the motion and voiced hope that the Centre will act on the Assembly’s request.
  • BJP members called for broader public commemoration of Parmar, including projects in his native Sirmaur district.