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Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is facing a crisis as six MLAs express their dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The MLAs claim that a total of 26 MLAs want Sukhu to be replaced as CM. Read more about the political crisis and the possibility of a leadership change.

India News: Cross-voting by ally Samajwadi Party MLAs from Amethi and Rae Bareli areas for Rajya Sabha polls in UP may complicate Congress plans for Lok Sabha elections for the two seats identified with the Gandhi family.

The BJP registered a stunning victory in the Rajya Sabha poll, winning eight out of the 10 seats amid cross-voting by seven Samajwadi Party MLAs, in favour of the saffron outfit. Two of the three candidates SP had fielded emerged victorious.

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.

In Lok Sabha elections, members are elected directly by the people, whereas, in Rajya Sabha polls, members are elected by the members of legislative assemblies of every state indirectly. (Image credit: ANI)

Congress President Kharge instructed party observers to gather information from all MLAs and submit a detailed report on the Himachal Pradesh political crisis, as mentioned by Jairam Ramesh.

Lucknow, Feb 28 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said among the party MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections, some defected to save their lives and some were under pressure.

The Congress central leadership rushed Shivakumar, Baghel and Hooda to Shimla in a bid to douse the raging fires and talk to the MLAs.

RS Polls: BJP Chief Whip in the Karnataka Assembly, Doddanagouda G Patil said the party will take strict action against MLA ST Somashekar voted in the favour of Congress party.

BJP leader and former CM Jairam Thakur has said the Congress government has lost the majority in Himachal Pradesh.