
Himachal BJP Leaders to Seek Floor Test, Demand Governor’s Intervention
Shimla: Following a significant setback for the ruling Congress party in Himachal Pradesh, BJP leaders, led by Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur, are set to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday to press for a floor test during the ongoing Budget session.
The recent defeat suffered by the Congress, attributed to cross-voting by six of its legislators for a single Rajya Sabha seat, has prompted the BJP to call for a floor test, citing the government's minority status.
With the Budget for 2024-25 scheduled for passage on Wednesday, the BJP aims to challenge the Congress government by demanding a voting process instead of a voice vote, given the perceived minority status of the ruling party.
Following the recent cross-voting, the BJP's strength in the House has surged to 34 fr...