Poll code hits Lahaul's preparation for winter

: Even though snowfall is all set to cut off 28 panchayats of Lahaul valley of tribal Lahaul-Spiti district from rest part of the state for next six months, the auhtorities are yet to create a buffer of ration, fuel and other essential commodities. Generally, the task of stocking commodities finishes in October. "Model code of conduct (MCC) in Lahaul valley has delayed purchasing and stocking of commodities," Lahaul-Spiti MLA Ravi Thakur claimed.