Amidst the ongoing political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, state PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh met with Congress high command to discuss the concerns of six rebel MLAs. Singh advocated for the MLAs to be taken back into the party fold and expressed the need for addressing the leadership crisis in the state before the upcoming parliamentary elections. He also clarified rumors about leaving the party and will be attending a government function with Union Minister Amit Shah before returning to Shimla.
Political Turmoil in Himachal Pradesh: Rebel MLAs Seek Reinstatement
Amidst political uncertainty in Himachal Pradesh, State PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh has met with the Congress high command to discuss the concerns of six rebel MLAs. These MLAs, led by former state Congress chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, have been openly criticizing the party leadership and threatening to quit.
Singh, who is considered a close confidant of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has urged the party to reinstate the rebel MLAs and address the leadership crisis to prevent further defections. He has also denied rumors of his own departure from the party.
The meeting comes ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, in which the Congress hopes to consolidate its position in the state. However, the ongoing turmoil and the possibility of rebel MLAs leaving the party could damage its chances.
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