Congress Clinch Four Seats, Saving its Government

: Category: Latest; Published: 04 June 2024

HimbuMailNewsService

Shimla: Congress Wins Four, BJP Takes Two in Assembly By-Elections..

But BJP won one Badsar and Congress won Sujanpur thereby suffered a loss of one seat in the Hamirpur district, home District of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Congress lost two seats and its tally came down from 49 to 38, but strong enough to withstand the operation lotus..

Congress showed good showing in Una retaining its two seats. Bjp suffered a big shock in Lahaul Spiti where Congress young Candidate Anuradha Rana trounced BJP Ravi Thakur, a turncoat, who cMe a poor third.

The voters taught a lesson to the Dal Badlu as only Inderdutt Lakhanpal and Sudhir Sharma won their seast.

In the recent by-elections for six Assembly Constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress bagged four seats while the BJP secured two, according to an Election Department spokesperson.

- **Dharamshala**: BJP's Sudhir Sharma won with 28,066 votes, defeating Congress's Devender Singh Jaggi, who got 22,540 votes. Independent candidates Rakesh Chaudhary and Satish Kumar received 10,770 and 422 votes, respectively, while 482 voters chose NOTA.

- **Lahaul-Spiti**: Congress's Anuradha Rana emerged victorious with 9,414 votes, beating Independent candidate Dr. Ram Lal Markanda, who garnered 7,454 votes. BJP's Ravi Thakur received 3,049 votes, and 76 voters opted for NOTA.

- **Sujanpur**: Congress's Captain Ranjit Singh Rana secured 29,529 votes, defeating BJP's Rajender Singh Rana, who got 27,089 votes. NCP's Ravinder Singh Dogra received 334 votes, with other Independent candidates getting fewer votes. NOTA was chosen by 241 voters.

- **Kutlehar**: Congress's Vivek Sharma won with 35,728 votes, defeating BJP's Devender Kumar Bhutto, who got 30,841 votes. Independent candidates Chanchal Singh and Rajiv Sharma received 290 and 228 votes, respectively, while 337 voters selected NOTA.

- **Gagret**: Congress's Rakesh Kalia secured 35,768 votes, beating BJP's Chaitanya Sharma, who received 27,281 votes. Independent candidates Amit Vashisht, Ashok Sonkhala, and Manohar Lal Sharma got 570, 323, and 288 votes, respectively, and 606 voters chose NOTA.

- **Barsar**: BJP's Inder Dutt Lakhanpal won with 33,086 votes, defeating Congress's Subhash Chand, who got 30,961 votes. Independent candidate Vishal Kumar received 452 votes, and 323 voters opted for NOTA.

Now on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government has ti do a soul searching not giving chance to Bjp to punch holes in its MLAs going belligerent.

0

Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Insta Email Print

Sword of Uncertainty Over Six CPSs’ Fate Temporarily Lifted: Relief for Sukhu Government

In a major relief to the Himachal Pradesh government, the Supreme Court has stayed the High Court’s directive to initiate disqualification proceedings against six MLAs who were appointed as Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPSs).

This decision, welcomed by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has brought a temporary reprieve to his administration, which was grappling with the political and legal ramifications of the High Court’s order.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court had earlier quashed the appointments of the six CPSs, deeming them unconstitutional, and directed the Assembly Speaker to initiate disqualification proceedings under the anti-defection law.

However, the Supreme Court’s stay has effectively paused the implementation of this directive, offering the government some breathing space to strategize its next legal move.

CM Sukhu Hails Supreme Court’s Clarity

Speaking to media persons in New Delhi, CM Sukhu expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s interpretation, which he said provided much-needed clarity on the matter.

"The relief granted by the Supreme Court is significant, and we will deliberate on the next steps after considering all legal aspects,” he said.

The Chief Minister also emphasized that the apex court’s interpretation differed from paragraph 50 of the High Court’s verdict, which had been the basis of the controversial directive.

Opposition’s “Childish” Behavior Criticized

Shifting his focus to the opposition, Sukhu took a sharp jab at their tactics, describing their behavior as “childish” and lacking focus on real issues.

“There are no controversies here, but their behavior is simply immature. From toilet tax to ‘Samosa Politics,’ they are just distracting from the real issues,” he said.

Sukhu accused the opposition BJP of attempting to create diversions because of its failure to make a dent in the Congress’s strength during the Vidhan Sabha elections.

“Their ‘Operation Lotus’ was decisively rejected by the people, and Congress retained its 40-seat strength. Now, they resort to personal attacks to divert attention from our welfare schemes,” he added.

Relief Amid Mounting Challenges

The Supreme Court’s stay on the High Court’s order has momentarily eased the pressure on the Sukhu government, but the sword of uncertainty continues to hang over the six MLAs who served as CPSs.

With questions around their appointments still unresolved, the case remains a legal minefield.

The CPS appointments had drawn criticism for allegedly violating constitutional provisions, which prohibit the creation of such posts without legislative backing.

The High Court’s scathing remarks and the directive for disqualification had added fuel to the controversy, creating a storm in the state’s political landscape.

While the Supreme Court’s intervention provides temporary relief, the Sukhu government must now prepare for a protracted legal battle to defend the appointments and protect its legislative majority.

Opposition’s Counterattacks

The BJP, meanwhile, has been quick to pounce on the issue, accusing the government of flouting constitutional norms for political convenience. Party leaders have argued that the CPS appointments were a backdoor way to reward loyalists, a claim that Sukhu has staunchly denied.

The opposition’s attacks, combined with the ongoing legal scrutiny, highlight the precarious nature of the government’s position. For now, the Supreme Court’s decision is a welcome pause, but the final word on the matter could still have far-reaching consequences for the political stability of Himachal Pradesh.

Sukhu’s Call for Responsibility

Amid the controversy, Sukhu reiterated his commitment to governance and welfare. He called on the opposition to act responsibly and raise issues that matter to the common man.

“Significant progress has been made in improving the socio-economic status of the underprivileged during this tenure, and that remains our priority,” he stated.

With the legal wrangling far from over, the fate of the six CPSs—and the stability of the Sukhu government—remains inextricably tied to the unfolding courtroom drama.

Bar and Bench

HP High Court Slams HIMUDA for Throwaway Prices, Quash Deal

Court Slams HIMUDA for ‘Throwaway’ Land Allotment at Parwanoo, Quashes Deal...

Bar and Bench

HP High Court Allows Running of Nine HPTDC hotels in Himachal Pradesh

HP High Court Greenlights 9 HPTDC Resorts, Offers a Lifeline to Tourism Sector

Top News

Motive

The mainstream media houses dominated by the city- centric editors have been indifferent to the problems and issues faced by the Himalayan people down the centuries. HimbuMail is born to fill this gap and seeks to become their real voice.

News Coverage

City Explore

💰 Donate TO Us !

Donate Now »

Why Donate ?

HimbuMail is new web newsepaper and is being run on no-profit basis by professionals, who need financial support for sustainable operation of the web news portal.

your support is Supreme!

Latest

Congress Clinch Four Seats, Saving its Government

Latest Top 10 Hits

Latest Stories

Trending

Mountain Issues

Politics

Bar and Bench

Sword of Uncertainty Over Six CPSs’ Fate Temporarily Lifted: Relief for Sukhu Government

CM Sukhu Hails Supreme Court’s Clarity

Opposition’s “Childish” Behavior Criticized

Relief Amid Mounting Challenges

Opposition’s Counterattacks

Sukhu’s Call for Responsibility

Bar and Bench

Bar and Bench

Popular City News

Top News

Motive

News Coverage

City Explore

💰 Donate TO Us !

Why Donate ?

Subscribe to HimbuMail