Shimla, March 2 -- Chief Minister Sukhvidner Singh Sukhu left for New Delhi on Sunday in what is being viewed as a politically significant visit ahead of the March 16 election for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh.
According to party sources, the meeting assumes importance as the Congress leadership is yet to finalise its nominee for the Upper House contest. Sukhu is expected to meet senior leaders of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday at the party headquarters.
The discussions would centre on whether to nominate a central leader, as was done last time, or field a Himachali-born candidate to avoid internal resentment. The high-level huddle is likely to shape the final decision and ensure consensus before the n...