Himachal's Budget Session Extension: A Political Tug-of-War

Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, announced readiness to extend the budget session if BJP legislators engage in discussions. This comes amid opposition claims of reduced session days to avoid debate. Sukhu criticized BJP divisions and welcomed the Indian cricket team for a stay in the state.

In Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed a willingness to extend the current budget session, contingent upon participation from BJP legislators. This statement follows allegations from the opposition that the government is intentionally curtailing the session's length to sidestep critical discussions.

During a media interaction after a Congress Legislature Party meeting, Sukhu hit back at BJP accusations, using the adage, 'the pot is calling the kettle black,' to describe the opposition's actions. The backdrop includes BJP's recent recruitment of former Congress leaders, adding to ongoing intra-party factions.

Addressing other issues, Sukhu criticized the Enforcement Directorate's raids on former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's residence. In lighter news, he invited the victorious Indian cricket team to enjoy Himachal's scenic beauty, with the state covering their luxury accommodation expenses.