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Himachal Assembly’s winter session likely in November at Dharamshala: Speaker

Kangra, Oct 20 (UNI) The winter session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is proposed to be held in Dharamshala in November, Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said.
Addressing the concluding cultural evening of the district-level Shahpur Dussehra festival as the chief guest on Monday, Pathania said he had discussed the proposal with the Chief Minister.
The government was considering holding the session in November, keeping in view the convenience of tourists and the general public, he added.
On his arrival in Shahpur, MLA and Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania accorded him a warm welcome. SDM Dr Ganesh Thakur and other officials also felicitated the Assembly Speaker with bouquets.
Extending greetings on Navratri, Kuldeep Singh Pathania said the Shahpur Dussehra festival was steadily gaining prominence due to Kewal Singh Pathania’s vision and would establish a distinct identity in the coming years.
Expressing gratitude for the affection and respect extended by the people of Shahpur, the Speaker praised Kewal Singh Pathania for consistently raising public-interest issues in the Assembly. He described him as one of the legislators delivering an outstanding performance.
On the occasion, the Assembly Speaker announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for organising the Shahpur Dussehra festival.
Welcoming the Speaker, Kewal Singh Pathania said he had always received his guidance and affection and expressed hope for his continued support and blessings in the future.
Among those present were SDM Shahpur Dr Ganesh Thakur, ATC Shahpur in-charge and Scientific Officer Dr Sunanda Pathania, Nagar Panchayat president Bavita, vice-president Rajiv Patial, councillors, Block Congress president Suresh Pataku, senior Congress leaders Varyam Singh and Omkar Rana, Zila Parishad members Surendra Thakur and Sandeep, Bhatiyat Block Congress president Vijay Kanwar, Congress district general secretary Ajay Babli, former Block Congress president Surjit Rana, Pradeep Balouria, Neena Thakur, Sarita Saini and Manish Patial, besides officials from various departments, panchayat representatives and other prominent citizens. UNI AR SS
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