In a dramatic turn of events, Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh withdrew his resignation on Wednesday evening, hours after submitting it following alleged humiliation. His resignation came amid a brewing political crisis in the state triggered by the Congress recent defeat in the Rajya Sabha elections.Why did Vikramaditya Singh resignSingh, son of former chief minister Virbhadra Singh and son-in-law of current state Congress president Pratibha Singh, tendered his resignation earlier in the day, citing attempts to undermine him.#WATCH | Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh tears up says, ...Someone who was the CM of the state for 6 times, due to whom this Government was formed in the state - they could not find a small space for his statue at Mall Road. This is the respect this Government has shown to my… pic.twitter.com/hPmthEtl74— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024Why did Vikramaditya Singh withdraw his resignationFollowing intervention by senior Congress leaders deputed by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Singh retracted his resignation, stating, It is the responsibility of every individual to strengthen the organization. In the larger interest and unity of the party, the resignation by me in the morning which the CM refused to accept, I would not like to press it further. There was no danger (to the government), it was just a creation,”#WATCH | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh says, There is a difference between taking back the resignation and not pressing the resignation till the time the dialogue and the action of the observers is not complete... We have talked to the observers.… pic.twitter.com/NFVn5ZaKuL— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024No confidence against CongressThe Congress has been facing criticism after its candidate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, lost the Rajya Sabha seat to BJPs Harsh Mahajan. This defeat has fueled speculation of the BJP seeking a no-confidence motion against the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government.#WATCH | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says, Our party observers who have come to Shimla are talking to the party MLAs and taking their opinion. First, they met the PCC Chief and also met Vikramaditya Singh. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that he is not… pic.twitter.com/8zIbqWq0vc— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024To address the situation, Kharge dispatched a team of observers to Shimla to engage with disgruntled MLAs, including Singh. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized the partys commitment to protecting the peoples mandate and hinted at potential stern measures, stating, The Congress will not hesitate to take some tough steps as the party is our priority and will not let the peoples mandate be betrayed.Meanwhile, the state assembly witnessed unruly scenes as the Congress moved a motion to suspend BJP MLAs for alleged disrespect towards the speaker. The BJP members refused to leave, leading to the houses adjournment. Later, the budget was passed without BJP participation before the session was adjourned indefinitely.
