Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reluctantly accepted the Congress high command’s decision to field his wife, Kamlesh Thakur, as a candidate in the upcoming Dehra Assembly bypoll. Despite his initial reluctance and belief in limiting family involvement in politics, Sukhu yielded to party pressure citing the political scenario in the state. Thakur, supported by local endorsements and party surveys, will contest against BJP’s Hoshiyar Singh, a two-time Independent MLA. Sukhu emphasized Thakur’s roots in Dehra and pledged her commitment to the area’s development, reflecting on his decision amid internal party dynamics and electoral strategy.
Himachal Pradesh CM Reluctantly Accepts Wife’s Candidacy Amid Party Pressure
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