BJP claims victory in Himachal Rajya Sabha poll amid Congress cross-voting

PTC News Desk: Amidst a flurry of unexpected turns, the BJP has stunned political observers by seemingly securing victory for its candidate in Himachal Pradesh's lone Rajya Sabha seat. Despite possessing only 25 MLAs in the 68-member Assembly, the BJP's claim of triumph, as declared by Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, looms large over the Congress.

While official confirmation of the results is pending, Thakur's assertion hints at a seismic shift in Himachal Pradesh's political landscape. If substantiated, this upset not only punctures the Congress's prestige but also poses a grave threat to its governance, potentially triggering a no-confidence motion against the ruling party.

In a triumphant address, Thakur lauded the BJP's unexpected victory, attributing it to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, and Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds, the BJP emerged victorious, dealing a significant blow to the Congress.

The Congress, boasting 40 MLAs in the Assembly, had anticipated an easy win for its candidate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi. However, the voting process on Tuesday unveiled a surprising twist, with reports surfacing of six Congress MLAs and three independents aligned with the government casting their votes in favor of the BJP.

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The ramifications of this alleged cross-voting ripple beyond mere electoral outcomes, signaling potential fractures within the Congress's ranks and amplifying uncertainties over the stability of its rule in Himachal Pradesh. As the political drama unfolds, observers await official confirmation of the results and brace for the fallout from this unexpected turn of events.

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(Inputs from agencies)

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