BJP Leader Hints at Imminent Change of Power in Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur, Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, has indicated the state’s incumbent Congress government may soon be replaced.
In remarks on March 3, Thakur stated it was “difficult for the Congress to stay in power” given the precarious political situation in Himachal Pradesh.
The senior BJP leader asked party workers to prepare for major developments in the coming days, cryptically saying “anything can happen.”
Thakur’s comments signal the BJP’s ambition to regain control of the hill state after narrowly losing the late 2022 elections.
The Congress under Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has only governed for three months. Internal rifts and thin legislative margins have made it prone to collapse.
While not elaborating on strategy, Thakur implies the BJP is ready to seize any openings due to weaknesses in the administration.
With a history of power switching between the BJP and Congress, Himachal may be headed for more political upheaval. Thakur’s remarks suggest circumstances could soon favor the BJP forming the government again.
