Himachal Pradesh Political Crisis Live: Priyanka Gandhi handling Himachal crisis management, say Congress sources
Himachal Pradesh Political Crisis Live: The ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh suffered a massive jolt as the BJP snatched victory in the lone Rajya Sabha seat, triggering murmurs of a possible rebellion within its legislators. Both the Congress and BJP candidates received 34 votes each, following which the winner was declared after a draw of lots. Following this, the BJP claimed that the Congress government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lost its majority and is mulling a floor test in the state assembly. Meanwhile, 15 BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, were expelled by the Speaker as the members chanted slogans and held a sit-in outside the House for a floor test to be held. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
