Shimla
A political tensions within the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh have intensified after Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur reportedly threatened to leave the party if he is not inducted into the state Cabinet by December 11.
At a meeting with Congress office-bearers at Paridhi Grih in Kullu,Thakur expressed his disappointment over being repeatedly overlooked for a ministerial position. The emotional meeting reportedly saw him break down in tears while addressing party workers.
Setting December 11 as the deadline, the MLA indicated that he could consider severing ties with the Congress if his demand remained unfulfilled. He also hinted at the possibility of taking the route of collective resignation along with party office-bearers.
Thakur maintained that the issue was no longer merely about securing a ministerial berth but had become a matter of self-respect and the dignity of the people of Kullu. He pointed out that the government was approaching the completion of four years in office, yet he had not been accommodated in the Cabinet despite repeated indications.
He reportedly left the decision about his future political course to the people of Kullu, keeping options such as continuing with the Congress, quitting the party or contesting elections as an independent candidate open.
Party office-bearers present at the meeting expressed their support for Thakur. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has reportedly indicated on several occasions that Thakur could be accommodated in the Cabinet.
With December 11 approaching, all eyes are now on the Chief Minister’s next move and whether the growing discontent within the Kullu Congress unit will lead to a fresh political crisis for the ruling party in Himachal Pradesh.
