Speculation rife over Himachal minister's resignation

Has Himachal Pradesh Transport minister G S Bali resigned from the Virbhadra Singh ministry?

Highly-placed sources said he had sent-in his resignation to AICC general secretary Barinder Singh, who is in-charge of party's affairs in Himachal.

When asked about his resignation, Bali told reporters in Solan: "you can draw your own conclusion."

The Chief Minister's Office, when contacted, denied any knowledge about minister's resignation.

Bali also holds the portfolios of Food and Supplies and Consumers Affairs.