Shimla: In a political twist, BJP leader Satpal Jain claims victory as Himachal Pradesh High Court bars six Congress MLAs from functioning as Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS).
Jain argues that the appointments breach constitutional limits on cabinet size.
The court's decision halts CPS privileges, and a subsequent hearing is set for March 12.
Drawing parallels, Jain cites judgments from other provinces, fueling a growing CPS debate.
Meanwhile, Previously Chhattisgarh Congress government had faced a similar saga with CPSs under scrutiny for five years, awaiting a Supreme Court decision.
The CPSs lasted full term, it is another matter the Baghel's government was voted out from power there last year end.
The HP government retains the option to appeal to the Supreme Court if faced with an unfavorable high court ruling.