I look forward to working with you, leveraging your rich knowledge and domain expertise, in legislative proceedings through wholesome debate, discussion and deliberation, Jagdeep Dhankhar wrote in his letter to Sudha Murty.
The Congress faces a crisis in Himachal Pradesh after yesterday's shock Rajya Sabha election loss. Six MLAs cross-voted, and three independents who offered their support, sided with the BJP, leaving doubts over the majority status of its government.
Reports were already coming in that a few Samajwadi Party leaders would vote for the BJP, as many of them may have needed security and many would have been threatened regarding their previous cases, said AKhilesh Yadav.
The BJP suffered a massive setback in the southern state with its MLA ST Somashekar voting for Congress candidate Ajay Maken, while another MLA Arbail Shivaram Hebbar abstaining from voting.
The Opposition and ruling party had enough numbers to secure 10 and 3 seats, respectively. However, the saffron party fielded eighth candidate Sanjay Seth, necessitating an election.