Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu who took oath as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday said that his government will implement OPS (Old Pension Scheme) in the first cabinet meeting.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that the party wants to implement the promises made to the people of Himachal Pradesh as soon as possible.
Sukhu is known as an affable and approachable leader who has a vast network in the hill state due to his long years in the organisation. He also holds a broad organisational experience in the state owing to his connection with the grand old party for many years.
He is a loyalist of the Gandhi family, Sukhu belongs to a middle-class family. He was active in politics from his student days and fought elections as an NSUI candidate. He was president of NSUI and the Indian Youth Congress in the state.
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On her arrival in Himachal Pradesh for Chief Minister designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's oath-taking ceremony, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that the party is very happy.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday arrived in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.
Himachal Pradesh Congress Chief Pratibha Virbhadra Singh, who was seen as a strong contender for the post of Chief Minister following the party's victory in the state, on Sunday confirmed that she would attend the oath-taking ceremony of Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur thanked the people for voting for Congress in the state assembly elections, ahead of his oath-taking ceremony.