BJP kicks off 2027 Himachal poll campaign; Jairam targets Congress

BJP Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur launched the party's 2027 Himachal Assembly election campaign at a felicitation event in Shahpur, targeting CM Sukhu's government over rising state debt (₹1.20 lakh crore), stalled development, and unmet poll promises. Thakur claimed BJP won 11 of 12 district council chairperson posts in recent local body elections.