Virbhadra Singh's Absence at Sukhu Event Sparks Himachal Congress Rift

Virbhadra Singh, a senior Congress leader and former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, was not present at an event where Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the current chief minister, participated. His absence from the Sukhu-led function was noticed by party observers. The omission has revived the long-standing factional faultline within the Himachal Congress unit. Party members have expressed concern that such incidents reflect deeper internal rifts that could affect organisational cohesion. The development comes amid ongoing discussions about leadership and seat-sharing arrangements within the state Congress.