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Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to be Himachal’s next Chief Minister
Dec 10, 2022
Shimla (HP) Dec 10(ANI): Former Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is expected to be the next chief minister of the state with the party’s central leadership approving his name. CM designate SS Sukhu, while speaking to ANI, said that he will never be able to forget what the Congress party has done for him. CM designate SS Sukhu said, “I am thankful to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and the people of the state. Brought up in a common family, I started my political career. Gandhi’s family has a huge contribution to it. It is my responsibility to fulfil the promises we made to the people of Himachal Pradesh.” Chhattisgarh CM said, “Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has been selected as the CM of Himachal Pradesh. Mukesh Agnihotri to be the Deputy CM. The oath ceremony will take place tomorrow at 11 am.” Pratibha Virbhadra Singh told, “We accept the decision taken by the high command.” After the announcement of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as the Chief Minister, there was an influx of people at his residence in Nadaun. Workers expressed happiness by bursting crackers and distributing sweets at various places. The same people gathered in his native village and women expressed their happiness by singing and dancing at home. On the same occasion, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s wife Kamlesh was elated over the announcement of Sukhu’s name as the Chief Minister. Kamlesh said, “We are feeling good. I am thankful to the people of the state and especially the party’s high command.”