In the midst of a political crisis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has tendered his resignation as a rebellion by six Congress MLAs rocks the party, as per reports. However, reacting over the reports, Himachal Pradesh CM stated that he has not offered his resignation and also said that the congress government in the state will complete the whole term.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says "Neither has anyone asked for my resignation nor have I given my resignation to anyone. We will prove the majority. We will win, the people of Himachal will win…" pic.twitter.com/0LPW73LIXM
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024
The move follows the ruling Congress’s staggering defeat in the Rajya Sabha elections, despite holding a majority in the state.
Defeat in Rajya Sabha Elections
The ruling Congress faced a setback in the Rajya Sabha elections, revealing internal dissent as six MLAs crossed party lines to support the BJP candidate. The defeat highlighted a deepening divide within the Himachal Pradesh government.
Himachal Pradesh
Congress : 40 MLAs
BJP : 25 MLAsWinner : Harsh Mahajan
Loser : Abhishek Manu SinghviCross voting is allowed. The one introspecting here should be Congress which didn't vote for him. The clown is instead giving gyaan to BJP. pic.twitter.com/v8WBIQaWGx
— BALA (@erbmjha) February 27, 2024
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PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh Resigns
Adding to the turmoil, the state’s Public Works Department (PWD) Minister and former CM Virbhadra Singh’s son, Vikramaditya Singh, submitted his resignation from the state cabinet. Singh expressed concerns about the stifling of MLAs’ voices and promptly informed the party high command about the prevailing situation.
BJP Claims CM Sukhu’s Resignation
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, asserted that Chief Minister Sukhu has submitted his resignation, further fueling the political uncertainty. However, an official announcement from CM Sukhu is still awaited.
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Internal Strife Revealed
The Rajya Sabha elections not only brought a humiliating defeat for the Congress but also laid bare the internal strife within the Himachal Pradesh government. The rebellion and resignations have exposed fractures within the ruling party, leading to a significant political upheaval.
