Congress Leaders Hooda And Shivakumar Touch Down In Shimla Amid Himachal Pradesh's Political Unrest
The sudden turn of events underscores the fragile nature of political alliances and the constant threat of defections.
Amidst the annual Budget session of Himachal Pradesh's Assembly, the Congress government faces a tumultuous period, especially as the state gears up for a crucial vote on the Finance Bill. The political landscape took a dramatic turn after the opposition BJP secured victory in the state's sole Rajya Sabha seat during Tuesday's elections, hinting at a potential shift in power dynamics.
Compounding the Congress' woes, six MLAs have defected, posing a significant challenge to the ruling party. Former Chief Minister Vikramaditya Singh further escalated tensions by resigning from Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's cabinet. With the state government on shaky ground, senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, have rushed to Shimla to navigate the crisis and shore up the party's position.
The recent Rajya Sabha election saw BJP's Harsh Mahajan triumph over Congress heavyweight Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The tight race, which ended in a tie with both candidates securing 34 votes each, revealed dissent within the Congress ranks, with at least six party MLAs allegedly defecting. The eventual outcome was determined by a lucky draw, dealing a significant blow to the Congress.
