Himachal Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh resigns day after Rajya Sabha polls result

Himachal Political Crisis: 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. 

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In a significant development, Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh steps down from his position. 

Vikramaditya Singh announced his decision at a press conference held following the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha election result declared on Tuesday.

Resigning from his post, Vikramaditya Singh says, "All I would like to say is that under the current circumstances, it is not correct for me to continue as a part of the government. So, I have decided that I am resigning from the Council of Ministers. I am resigning as a minister. In the time to come, I will have video consultations with my people and then decide about the future course of action..."

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh steps down from his position, a day after the Rajya Sabha election result in the state.

He says, "All I would like to say is that under the current circumstances, it is not correct for me to continue as a part of the… pic.twitter.com/VNp0nuSfnR — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

“Whatever has to happen in the time to come will be done with the party high command in due discussions and deliberations. I am sure that whatever decision will be taken, it will be taken in the larger interest of the organisation, of the party, and the people of this state.., “ he further added. 

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Vikramaditya Singh further says, "I have always respected the leadership and the CM and contributed toward running the government with due discipline. I am not appreciating myself today. But I can tell you with 100% conviction that in the last one year as a minister in the Congress Government, we have supported the government with all our strength...There were from some quarters attempts to humiliate me in my functioning as a cabinet minister...I respect the CM but there has to be coordination among the Council of Ministers...This is a breach of trust, something that has led to where we are standing today..."

#WATCH | Shimla | Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh holds a press conference following the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha election result.

He says, "I have always respected the leadership and the CM and contributed toward running the government with due discipline. I am not… pic.twitter.com/6wCRPwk5yj — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

Vikramaditya Singh, born in 1989, is an MLA from Shimla Rural constituency. He is the son of ex-CM late Virbhadra Singh. His mother, Pratibha Singh is the MP from Mandi. She is also the state Congress chief.

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Vikramaditya Singh is a two-time MLA. He won his first election in 2017. He repeated the performance in 2023.

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