In a strongly worded statement, Balnath, who is close to Dhumal's bete noire Shanta Kumar, accused Satti of making flase and malicious statement against him.
Referring to the comment of Satti that he had won the elections due to efforts of the chief minister, the MLA said that Dhumal remained party president from 2003 and till 2007 end and the BJP lost all the Lok Sabha, assembly, Shimla Municiapl Corporation, local bodies and panchayat elections during his tenure.
"If Dhumal could win the elections with his charisma, why he failed to ensure victory of BJP candidates for the post of Mayor and Deputy Mayor in recent elections to Shimla Municipal Corporation," he questioned.