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The political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh escalates as Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania expels 15 BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, from the state assembly during the ongoing budget session. The expulsion comes after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan proposed the action, accusing the MLAs of demeaning the dignity of the House. Among those expelled are prominent figures such as Vipin Singh Parmar, Randhir Sharma, and Lokendra Kumar, marking a significant development in the state's political landscape.
Former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, a BJP leader, raised concerns over the Speaker's actions, alleging a strategic move to ensure smooth passage of the budget. Thakur also criticized the handling of cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, emphasizing the Congress government's internal challenges. Meanwhile, political tensions continue to rise as Congress grapples with dissent within its ranks, highlighting the deepening crisis gripping Himachal Pradesh politics.