Himachal Pradesh CM, ministers to defer drawing pay for 2 months, Sukhu says state's financial situation 'grim'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced salary deferments for himself, his ministers, and other officials due to the state's financial difficulties. Sukhu highlighted significant revenue shortfalls and lack of central aid for disaster relief and pension refunds. He urged other assembly members to follow suit.