These are also the states where female foeticide is the highest as government records about the girl child indicate.With the type of mentality that Mr Mittal demonstrates and their attitude towards womenfolk,it is amply clear how progressive northern states from a social perspective.Economically Punjab may be,but Haryan and Himachal being utlra-modern and progressiv may happen but it is in the realms of the future.Any Indian state progressing is in the national interest.No complaints