A BJP feud surfaces in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh as MP Kangana Ranaut claims Jairam Thakur advised her to delay visiting Mandi due to connectivity issues, contradicting his earlier criticism of her absence. Chief Minister Sukhu seized on the apparent discord between the two leaders. The state government announced relief measures for affected families, including rental assistance and food supplies.
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