Himachal BJP Seeks Cancellation of CPS MLAs After High Court Verdict

The Himachal BJP demands the cancellation of assembly membership of the six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) after the court nullified the 2006 law under which they were appointed. Chief Minister Sukhu will deliberate on further steps, while Minister Rajesh Dharmani maintains the legislators' positions are unaffected.

The political arena in Himachal Pradesh heated up as the BJP demanded the cancellation of assembly memberships for six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS). This action follows the high court's decision to strike down the 2006 law under which these appointments were made.

While state minister Rajesh Dharmani assured that the CPS legislators' positions remain secure, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu plans to examine the judgment before deciding on subsequent measures. Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur criticized the appointments as unconstitutional and dictatorial.

The court's ruling calls for the immediate withdrawal of facilities and privileges granted to the CPS roles. Despite the legal setback, the CPS appointment prompted debates on fiscal responsibility and constitutional adherence within the state's Congress-led administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)