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A seemingly simple mistake involving samosas has ignited a political firestorm in Himachal Pradesh, throwing a spotlight on the intricate workings of the state's government and highlighting the sharp divisions between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP. The incident, which occurred on October 21, involved a misdelivery of snacks intended for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, leading to a CID investigation and accusations of an "anti-government" act. This saga, dubbed the "Chief Minister's Samosa," has become a symbol of the state's political climate, with both sides using it as fodder for their respective agendas.
The saga began with a seemingly innocent order for refreshments, including samosas, from the Radisson Blue Hotel in Lakkar Bazaar. These snacks were intended for CM Sukhu's visit to the CID headquarters. However, a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings led to the refreshments being served to the CM's security staff instead. The inquiry report, conducted by a deputy SP officer, meticulously detailed the chain of events, culminating in the snacks ending up in the mechanical transport (MT) section, which handles logistics, instead of reaching the chief minister. This seemingly trivial mistake became the catalyst for a major political controversy.
The BJP seized upon the incident, using it as an opportunity to criticize the Congress-led government, Randhir Sharma, a BJP spokesperson, was particularly vocal in his condemnation, stating that the government's focus seemed solely on the "Chief Minister's Samosa" rather than on the state's development. Sharma further argued that the government machinery was demonstrably embarrassed by the lack of coordination in a program involving a VVIP like the chief minister. This attack by the BJP showcased their intention to capitalize on the incident to undermine the ruling party.
Source: Anti-govt samosa! Here’s what happened at Himachal CM Sukhu’s event that also ’embarrassed’ BJP