Shimla: The political scene in Himachal Pradesh is roiling as Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh reportedly meet the disqualified Congress MLAs, stirring fresh turmoil within the party.
Though there is no bar on meeting any MLAs or disqualified or opposition MLAs. But Singh's meeting the disqualified MLAs hot on the heels of the crucial patchup meeting of the aggrieved MLAS and Ministers with Congress Damage Control team in Shimla on Thursday has generated fresh heat in the Congress party.
This move has intensified storm within the Congress ranks, particularly amidst grievances of some MLAs and some ministers who find themselves at odds with Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sokhu.
Of the six disqualified MLAs, four were reportedly aligning themselves with the "Virbhadra Singh camp", read his son Vikramaditya Singh.
Notably, these MLAs hail from the Hamirpur parliamentary constituency, represented by BJP Lok Sabha MP Anurag Singh Thakur, who also serves as Union Minister for Broadcasting, Youth Services, and Sports in the Modi government.
Vikramaditya Singh's meeting with the disqualified MLAs has fueled speculation, particularly regarding their next steps and potential alliances.
Analysts suggest that the disqualification may significantly impact Congress prospects in key Lok Sabha constituencies, including Hamirpur and Mandi and Kangra.
The Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Pradesh Congress Committee President Pratibha Singh, has been hit by the disqualification as Ravi Thakur represented Lahaul-Spiti.
Sudhir Sharma, hailing from Dharamshala and representing Kangra in the Lok Sabha, adds to the setback for Congress in the Kangra Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency.
The disqualified MLAs have decided to take their case to the Supreme Court, arguing that their dismissal was unjustified and that they remain legitimate members of the assembly.
Vikramaditya Singh was on his way to Delhi to meet the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding some projects.
Speaking to the media in Shimla, Congress President Pratibha Singh shed light on her son Vikramaditya Singh's recent meeting, stating that he might have got a call prompting the discussion.
Pratibha Singh emphasized the importance of adhering to the party's directives, noting that if the high command directs Vikramaditya, he would comply and engage in dialogue accordingly.
Regarding the six disqualified Congress MLAs, Pratibha Singh hinted at potential discussions between them and party leadership, suggesting that they may have issues to address with the high command.
The fallout from the disqualification of these MLAs underscores the deepening rifts within the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh, setting the stage for a complex scene in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
