Solan Seminar

• 26 to 28 January 1948
• in the court of Solan
• in the leadership/Chairmanship of the King of Baghat - Durga Singh
• only hill principalities of Shimla participated
• Discussed about
  • 'Himalaya Province' and 'Principality Union' proposals
  • proposal to talk with the rulers and polenatoriom representatives of Chamba, Mandi, Bilaspur, Suket and Sirmaur etc.
  • Name of proposed union was declared 'Himachal Pradesh'.
    • From King's side Kanwar Mohan Singh of Baghal State proposed this.
  • Ministry of State of Central Govt. was requested to merge Punjab Hill home state with Himachal Pradesh and form a complete hill state.
    • For this work "Negotiating Committee" was formed.
      • 8 members were included-king of Baghat - Durga Singh, Jubbal king - Bhagmal Sautha, Thakur Sen Saini and Satya Dev Bushari of Bushahr, Kanwar Mohan Singh, Heera Singh Pal etc.
      • Work - to dialogue with other hill principalities and Ministry of State of Govt. of India to fulfill the above purpose.
      • 1 March 1948 the discussion - existence of Himachal Pradesh