The BJP has sought a ground take a look at in Himachal Pradesh after the ruling Congress lost the lone Rajya Sabha seat within the hill state and contends with a potential rise up from its legislators following the biennial elections to the Higher Home.
As intense political manoeuvring obtained underway in Himachal Pradesh, senior BJP chief and Chief of Opposition within the state meeting Jairam Thakur, together with social gathering MLAs, met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
Sources stated that the BJP demanded a ground take a look at within the Himachal meeting, claiming that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu had misplaced the mandate to rule.
CRISIS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH AFTER RAJYA SABHA POLLS:
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Talking to reporters after his assembly with the Governor, Jairam Thakur stated, “BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan gained the Rajya Sabha elections. At present, the Congress authorities has misplaced the ethical proper to remain in energy.”
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In a shocking upset for the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, the BJP emerged victorious. The BJP’s Harsh Mahajan defeated Congress’s Abhishek Manu Singhvi in a intently contested battle that resulted in a tie, with each candidates securing 34 votes every, indicating vital cross-voting throughout the Congress ranks.
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The victory of the BJP candidate, with the help of six Congress lawmakers and three independents beforehand backing the federal government, has left Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on shaky floor. The Congress high-command has dispatched senior leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and D Ok Shivakumar to interact with the disgruntled MLAs.
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The six MLAs had left Shimla for Haryana after casting their votes within the Rajya Sabha polls. They’re learnt to be in contact with the BJP. Reviews of the BJP planning to satisfy Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and demand a ground take a look at added to the political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh.
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The BJP secured a decisive victory in Uttar Pradesh, profitable all eight Rajya Sabha seats it contested. The opposition Samajwadi Occasion (SP) suffered a setback, with one in all its three nominees going through defeat resulting from cross-voting by some legislators.
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Amid considerations over cross-voting and resignations, SP President Akhilesh Yadav warned of strict action for going in opposition to the social gathering line. BJP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed Yadav made a mistake by fielding his third candidate, and he didn’t have the numbers.
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Karnataka additionally witnessed its share of cross-voting chaos – BJP MLA S T Somashekar voted for Ajay Maken, whereas one other legislator abstained.
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Buoyed by the sweeping victory in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP expressed confidence in profitable all 80 Lok Sabha seats within the upcoming elections.
Senior BJP chief Sudhanshu Trivedi, a victorious candidate, stated, “Positively, this is a sign of the long run. It is going to be 80 out of 80 (Lok Sabha seats) in UP, and 400-plus for NDA (Nationwide Democratic Alliance) nationally.”
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The Rajya Sabha polls in three states on Tuesday witnessed a whirlwind of political drama as cross-voting formed the result – solidifying the BJP’s standing forward of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and leaving the opposition INDIA bloc in a extra precarious place than earlier than.
