PTC News Desk: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared on Wednesday that his government had successfully navigated a looming crisis posed by rebel MLAs, thwarting the BJP's alleged conspiracy to destabilise the administration. Sukhu emphasized that there is unequivocally no consideration of accepting the resignation tendered by Vikramaditya Singh, a minister in the Himachal Pradesh government and the son of the late Virbhadra Singh.
In an apparent show of solidarity and familial bonds, Sukhu likened Vikramaditya Singh to his younger brother, asserting his commitment to addressing any grievances or concerns raised by him. This statement by the Chief Minister comes in the wake of political turbulence within the state, with speculations rife about attempts to engineer defections or disrupt the stability of the government.
Sukhu's assertion underscores the resolve of the ruling party to maintain cohesion and fortify its position against potential challenges from opposition maneuvers or internal dissension.
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Himachal Pradesh crisis: Here's what happened in the last 24 hours
- Six Congress MLAs engaged in cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday. They lodged at a hotel in Haryana overnight and returned to Shimla the following day for the budget session.
2. This act of cross-voting posed a significant challenge to the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh, as it effectively resulted in the party losing its majority in the Assembly.
3. Adding to the turmoil, Vikramaditya Singh resigned from Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's cabinet on Wednesday, citing disrespect shown to his late father by the government as the reason behind his decision.
4. Singh highlighted that although the Congress had won the 2022 election in his father's name, they failed to allocate land for installing a statue of Virbhadra Singh.
5. Chaos ensued in the assembly when the Speaker suspended 15 MLAs for allegedly disrupting the proceedings. Refusing to leave, they were forcibly removed from the Assembly.
6. Amidst speculation that Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had tendered his resignation, Sukhu dismissed such claims, affirming that he neither resigned nor was asked to do so.
7. The Congress dispatched Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar, and Bhupinder Hooda to Shimla as observers. They are tasked with engaging with all party MLAs and submitting a report to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
8. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasised the party's commitment to making tough decisions when necessary, asserting that the institution supersedes individuals. He expressed disappointment over the cross-voting and affirmed the party's willingness to address the issue.
9. Hearings are underway to disqualify the six MLAs who engaged in cross-voting, ultimately leading to the defeat of Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha election.
10. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed that one of the MLAs who cross-voted had apologized to him, although he declined to disclose the individual's identity. He stated that the conspiracy to topple the government had failed.
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(Inputs from agencies)
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