Despite his busy schedule, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today made a brief halt at Dohag helipad in Jogindernagar to play cricket with the local children.

It was owing to inclement weather conditions while travelling from Dharamsala to Manali that the Chief Minister made a brief stop en route. During the halt, the Chief Minister played cricket with local children, who were overjoyed to have the CM amongst them and play cricket with them.

The Chief Minister said that the state government was laying special emphasis on sports promotion in Himachal Pradesh. “Our endeavour is to provide good sporting facilities at the village level so that we can spot talent at a young age and hone them to make a mark at the national and international level,” said the CM.

“Encouraging youth to take keen interest in sports will not just keep them physically fit but will help them stay away from drugs,” he said. The Chief Minister proceeded to Kangnidhar helipad in Mandi and continued his journey by road to Manali.