Himachal Crisis Live Updates: Despite claiming the support of around 45 MLAs including independents, the Congress got just 34 votes. A cross-voting by the Congress and independent MLAs saw the BJP tally going up to 34 despite having just 25 seats.
In a setback to Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the BJP wins the Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh after cross-voting. The defeat paves the way for Congress dissidents to push for the removal of the chief minister. The BJP calls for his resignation and considers moving a no-confidence motion against the Sukhu government.
India News: Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur says the state government has lost the moral right to stay in power. BJP leader Jairam Thakur meets Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to discuss recent incidents in the Assembly. Congress's Abhishek Manu Singhvi loses Rajya Sabha election to BJP's Harsh Mahajan. Congress leader Singhvi concedes defeat and thanks MLAs who cross-voted.
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