Following the cross-voting last month, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan had won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state by a draw of lots, after a tie of 34 votes each in the 68-member Assembly. The Congress had fielded veteran party leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
Himachal is considering legalizing cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. Cannabis has been cultivated illegally in remote regions of the state for decades, with the allure of premium-quality charas providing a lucrative incentive for farmers. Legalization is seen as a potential game-changer for the state s economy, generating revenue and creating employment opportunities.
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