Posted 3/3/2024, 4:43:36 PM
Sukhu Shuffles Himachal Cabinet After Rajya Sabha Loss Sparks Internal Congress Strife
- Sukhvinder Sukhu appointed 2 MLAs to cabinet positions and 16 lawyers to additional advocate roles in an effort to control damage after Rajya Sabha election debacle
- Speculation that Vikramaditya Singh may form new "Virbhadra Congress" party or join BJP after resigning from minister position
- Sukhu elevated cabinet position of MLAs from Pratibha Singh's faction to try to placate her and prevent Vikramaditya from influencing other legislators
- Vikramaditya removed "Himachal Minister" from Facebook profile, met with rebel MLAs, signaling he may take further action
- Pratibha Singh denied speculation about Vikramaditya starting new party, said he went to Delhi for personal reasons and will return soon