NEW DELHI/SHIMLA – The escalating conflict between Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh and the state’s bureaucracy has shifted base from Shimla to New Delhi. The Congress High Command has actively intervened to prevent the administrative crisis from spiraling into a political disaster for the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government.
Crisis Management in the Capital Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, currently in New Delhi, held a detailed meeting with Himachal Congress in-charge Rajeev Shukla on Friday. The primary agenda was the growing unrest among IAS and IPS officers following Vikramaditya Singh’s controversial remarks questioning their loyalty and work culture. Reports suggest that the central leadership is unhappy with the public spat and is keen to resolve the issue immediately.
The Bureaucratic Backlash The IAS and IPS Association of Himachal Pradesh has taken strong exception to Singh’s comments, viewing them as an attempt to humiliate the administrative machinery. There are fears within the government that if the standoff continues, the bureaucracy might resort to a silent protest or non-cooperation, which would paralyze development works across the state.
Political Implications This episode has once again highlighted the internal fault lines within the Himachal Congress. The High Command is now walking a tightrope—trying to pacify the influential “Holly Lodge” faction led by Vikramaditya Singh while ensuring the Chief Minister’s authority and administrative smooth functioning remain intact.
