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Himachal voters prefer change to continuity: Congress leader Sukhu

The BJP government in Himachal runs via remote control from Delhi, says Congress's election panel chief in the state.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief, Himachal Congress campaign committee
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Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief, Himachal Congress campaign committee

Aditi Phadnis New Delhi
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, one of the Congress’ most popular leaders in Himachal Pradesh (HP) and its campaign panel chief in the state, tells Aditi Phadnis why he thinks the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government can be ousted in the upcoming Assembly elections, what the Congress will do if it comes to power, and why the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will have to wait. Edited excerpts:

Weren’t you a bit disappointed that the Congress did not appoint you chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) in HP in an election year?

Not really. I’ve been PCC chief before. Frankly, in