After the crushing defeat of Congress in the Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, the party is now considering removing Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. , However, the final decision will be taken by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. Congress is in government in Himachal Pradesh
The party's defeat in the Rajya Sabha elections has troubled the top leadership.
The party's defeat in the Rajya Sabha elections after six Congress MLAs switched sides has created panic in the top leadership. This is the reason why the Congress Party has immediately come into action. In view of the possibility of a split in the party, two observers – DK Shivkumar and Bhupendra Singh Hooda have been appointed for Himachal Pradesh. Both are likely to reach Shimla on Wednesday morning. It is expected that the observers will reach Shimla and talk to all the party MLAs and try to remove their resentment.
Congress's Abhishek Manu Singhvi lost
BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan has won the Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh. There was a surprising change in the ruling Congress. Well-known face of Congress, Abhishek Manu Singhvi had to face defeat in the field. Six Congress MLAs supporting the ruling party and three independent MLAs voted in support of the BJP. Due to which Congress had to face defeat.
No-confidence motion may come against Sukhu
This incident has made it clear that the MLAs of the state do not trust Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. Due to which apparently preparations have been made for a no-confidence motion in the Assembly. Officials said the election was tied with 34 votes each but Mahajan was later declared the winner by a 'draw'. This is a big blow for Congress. It has 40 MLAs in the 68-member assembly. BJP has 25 MLAs in the state and three MLAs are independent.