Himachal Cabinet Rift: Vikramaditya Isolated Over IAS-IPS Remarks, Ministers Disagree

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News18•13-01-2026, 15:43
Himachal Cabinet Rift: Vikramaditya Isolated Over IAS-IPS Remarks, Ministers Disagree
- •Himachal Pradesh cabinet minister Vikramaditya Singh's statement on IAS-IPS officers from UP and Bihar has caused a rift within the government.
- •Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh called Vikramaditya's statement wrong, stating it discourages officers and many from outside states do good work.
- •Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri reacted cautiously, saying the true meaning of a statement becomes clear after hearing or reading it.
- •Vikramaditya Singh reiterated his stance, emphasizing the rights of Himachal people and accusing some officers of misappropriating the budget.
- •BJP criticized the Congress government, stating the incident exposes lax administrative control and is against constitutional decorum.
Why It Matters: Vikramaditya Singh's controversial remarks on IAS-IPS officers spark internal dissent and political backlash in Himachal.
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