People Have Rejected the Congress Government; Chief Minister Must Resign and Pave the Way for Fresh Assembly Elections
BJP Wave Sweeps Municipal Corporations, Zila Parishads and BDCs Across Himachal; Congress Faces Complete Rout
IBEX NEWS BUREAU,Shimla
BJP Himachal Pradesh Media In-Charge Randhir Sharma said that the results of the Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Body elections have clearly reflected the mood of the people of Himachal Pradesh. The electorate has delivered a decisive verdict against the Congress government and has overwhelmingly supported the Bharatiya Janata Party, indicating a strong desire for political change in the state.
Sharma said that the Congress government made repeated attempts to delay these elections. Various excuses, including delimitation, roster-related issues, administrative restructuring and procedural hurdles, were cited to postpone the polls. The government was fully aware that it had lost public confidence and would face a humiliating defeat if forced to go before the people. Eventually, following judicial intervention, the elections were conducted and the results exposed the ground reality.
He stated that out of the four Municipal Corporations in the state, BJP secured clear majorities in three major corporations — Mandi, Dharamshala and Solan. Similarly, BJP-backed candidates emerged victorious in 12 out of 22 Municipal Councils and 18 out of 25 Nagar Panchayats, demonstrating widespread public support across urban Himachal.
Randhir Sharma further said that the Zila Parishad elections delivered an even stronger mandate. BJP-supported candidates won 144 out of 250 seats, while Congress was reduced to just 60 seats. In Bilaspur, Congress failed to open its account. Even in the Chief Minister’s home district, the party performed poorly. In several districts, Congress was restricted to one or two seats, reflecting the growing public anger against the government.
He added that BJP-backed candidates also dominated the Block Development Committee (BDC) elections. Out of 1,769 wards across the state, BJP-supported candidates won 1,109 wards, while Congress remained confined to 477. More than 65 percent of Pradhans and Up-Pradhans elected across the state are associated with BJP ideology and support base.
Sharma said these results are not merely electoral victories but a direct vote of no-confidence against the Congress government. The people have clearly rejected politics based on unfulfilled promises, misleading guarantees and administrative failures.
He said that during the Assembly elections, Congress promised monthly financial assistance to women, employment opportunities for youth, enhanced support for farmers, free electricity and several other guarantees. Nearly three years later, most of these promises remain unfulfilled. Consequently, people no longer trust the announcements and assurances being made by the government.
Taking a swipe at the Chief Minister, Sharma said that instead of accepting the verdict with humility, the Congress leadership is indulging in excuses and political diversions. Attempts to shift blame and target BJP leadership only highlight the frustration and insecurity within the ruling party.
He also pointed to the growing factionalism within Congress, stating that senior leaders and members of the government themselves have publicly acknowledged internal divisions and infighting as one of the reasons behind the party’s poor performance. Congress should focus on resolving its own internal crisis rather than commenting on BJP’s unity and organizational strength.
Sharma alleged that during the elections, BJP-supported candidates faced administrative pressure and unfair tactics at several places. However, despite these obstacles, the people stood firmly with BJP and delivered a historic mandate.
He warned that elections for Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis are yet to be held. Any attempt by the government to misuse administrative machinery, exert pressure, or influence elected representatives against the people’s mandate will be strongly opposed by the BJP through all democratic and political means.
Randhir Sharma said these elections were the political semi-final of Himachal Pradesh and Congress has suffered a crushing defeat. The public mood clearly suggests that the party is no longer in a position to compete effectively in the final contest. The people have made up their minds and are preparing to bring BJP back to power in the next Assembly elections.
Demanding accountability, Sharma said that the Chief Minister should respect the people’s verdict and resign on moral grounds. He should pave the way for fresh Assembly elections and seek a renewed mandate from the people of Himachal Pradesh.
He concluded by thanking the people of Himachal Pradesh, BJP workers, office-bearers and victorious candidates for their dedication and support, stating that BJP will continue to work tirelessly to strengthen public trust and serve the state with commitment and integrity.
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