Himachal Pradesh Politics: Rajni Patil Meets CM Sukhu Amid Congress Leadership Reshuffle

HPCC In-Charge Rajni Patil Meets CM Sukhu Amid Political Reshuffle in Congress

In a significant political development, Rajya Sabha MP and newly appointed Himachal Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajni Patil met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in New Delhi. Though the meeting was officially described as a courtesy visit, it holds political weight as it comes amid Congress’s internal turmoil in the state.

Congress Replaces Multiple State In-Charges After Electoral Setback

The Congress party has been undergoing a major reshuffle in its state leadership following its poor performance in the recent Delhi elections. As part of this strategy, Rajni Patil has been reinstated as the Himachal Pradesh in-charge, a position she had held earlier. Her return raises key questions about whether she will be able to restore stability within the state’s Congress unit and strengthen the party’s footing ahead of crucial political challenges.

Her appointment follows the failure of her predecessor, Shukla, to prevent a significant political setback for Congress in Himachal Pradesh. Under his tenure, six Congress MLAs defected to the BJP, dealing a major blow to the ruling party in the state. This defection not only weakened the government but also highlighted deep-rooted internal discord within the Himachal Congress.

Internal Conflicts and Leadership Challenges

Congress state president Pratibha Singh has repeatedly voiced concerns over internal factionalism within the party. She has openly criticized the current leadership, particularly CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, for sidelining dedicated party workers who have spent years investing their time and resources in strengthening the party. According to her, these loyal workers are being ignored in decision-making, further deepening the crisis within the state unit.

With Patil’s return as the party in-charge, all eyes are on how she navigates these internal conflicts and whether she can bridge the growing divide within the Congress leadership in Himachal Pradesh. The challenge ahead is not just about maintaining the party’s majority in the state but also about reviving the morale of the cadre and preventing further defections.

As the Congress party struggles to maintain unity in Himachal Pradesh, Patil’s role will be crucial in determining whether the party can regain stability or if it will continue to grapple with internal dissent and BJP’s aggressive political strategies.

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