Himachal Pradesh Congress Chief Acknowledges BJP’s Superior Working

Pratibha Singh, the Himachal Pradesh Congress chief, made remarks praising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its efficient working, stating that the BJP’s functioning is “better than ours.” Her comments come in the aftermath of a political crisis in the state, where six Congress MLAs voted against the party in the Rajya Sabha elections, leading to an embarrassing loss for the ruling Congress.

Singh admitted that the Congress is on weak footing and emphasized the need to strengthen the organization. She acknowledged the challenges faced by the Congress and expressed concerns about the upcoming elections. Singh stated that the BJP, under the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is poised to take significant actions. Despite the difficult situation, she stressed the importance of contesting elections and securing victory.

The six rebel MLAs who voted against the Congress were disqualified, and Singh mentioned that their fate would be decided by the party high command. While acknowledging that the MLAs might pursue legal recourse, Singh emphasized the need for the party to organize and face the political developments.

Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur from the BJP commented on the political scenario, asserting that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government in Himachal Pradesh would not last. He blamed the Congress for the crisis and criticized the suspension of BJP MLAs and the disqualification of six Congress MLAs. Thakur urged the Chief Minister to understand the impact of hasty decisions on the government’s image.

The political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh unfolded after the Rajya Sabha election results, where the Congress government faced challenges to its majority. The BJP claimed that the government had lost majority support but faced hurdles when 15 of its MLAs were suspended for unruly behavior. The disqualification of the rebel Congress MLAs further altered the majority mark in the assembly, potentially aiding the Sukhu government in surviving a trust vote. The Congress has pledged to investigate the circumstances leading to the embarrassing loss in the Rajya Sabha elections.