Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu denies rumours of his resignation

PTC News Desk: In a significant development, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu denies resignation rumors amidst Congress crisis and says, "Haven't Resigned."

Denying his resignation, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says "I am not someone who will get scared and I can say this with guarantee, that Congress is going to win when the Budget will be presented. The budget will be passed today. BJP is spreading rumours of my resignation. Congress is united..."

"Neither anyone asked for my resignation nor I have presented my resignation to anyone. We will prove the majority. We will win, the people of Himachal will win..." Himachal CM further added. 

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says "...BJP is spreading rumours of my resignation. They want to create a break in the legislative party. They want Congress MLAs to leave the party and join them. Congress is united...Some of the MLAs who voted for BJP are in… pic.twitter.com/gtkNJOnN6D — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

Earlier, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, asserted that CM Sukhu has tendered his resignation. Nonetheless, the Himachal Pradesh CM has yet to issue any official statement on the matter.

A day after Rajya Sabha elections results in Himachal Pradesh, where Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi lost as six MLAs of the ruling Congress cross-voted in the election. The BJP's Harsh Vardhan emerged victorious, with the result pushing the over one-year-old Congress government to the brink, a fresh trouble arises for Congress government in Himachal Pradesh.

Who is Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu?

• Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is an Indian politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. 
• As a member of Indian National Congress, he is a 4-time and incumbent MLA from Nadaun assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
• He is a grassroots politician who has risen from the ranks and has wide organizational experience in the hill state.
• A four-time MLA, Sukhu is a former chief of Congress in the state and has been part of NSUI and Youth Congress.
• A loyalist of the Gandhi family, Sukhu belongs to a middle-class family. He was active in politics from his student days and fought elections as an NSUI candidate. He was president of NSUI and the Indian Youth Congress in the state.

(With inputs from agencies)

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