Highlighters
- Congress government in jeopardy as BJP demands a floor test. Only 32 votes remain; 9 MLAs, including 6 from Congress, cross-vote for BJP.
- Despite challenges, anti-defection law prevents Congress MLAs from voting against the government.
- Former CMs Hooda and Shivakumar tasked with crisis resolution; rebel MLAs seek change in Chief Minister.
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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, a political storm has erupted, pushing the Congress government to the edge of collapse. The morning hours witnessed a pivotal moment as BJP MLAs, led by Jairam Thakur, Leader of Opposition, convened with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan. The demand for a vote division on crucial matters like the floor test, cut motion, and financial bill underscored the BJP’s intent to challenge the majority of the beleaguered Congress.
The Congress, grappling with a dwindling majority, faces a credibility crisis with only 32 votes remaining, as revealed by the voting in the Rajya Sabha. Despite holding 34 votes, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker’s inability to vote has left the party vulnerable. Adding to the turmoil, 9 MLAs, a mix of 6 Congress and 3 independent representatives, engaged in cross-voting, further jeopardizing the government’s stability.
Amidst this political turmoil, the anti-defection law emerges as a potential savior for the Congress, preventing party MLAs from voting against the government. The intervention of former Haryana CM Bhupendra Hooda and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, appointed by the Congress high command, adds a layer of complexity to the crisis. Rebel MLAs, advocating for a change in the Chief Minister, intensify the suspense surrounding the unfolding drama.
As the leaders converge on Shimla to tackle the crisis, the political landscape in Himachal Pradesh hangs in the balance, awaiting a resolution that could reshape the state’s leadership. Stay tuned for further updates on this fluid and evolving political saga.
