Cabinet reshuffle buzz as Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu, ministers reach Delhi

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Shimla, Updated At : 11:45 AM Sep 09, 2026 IST

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister

Senior Himachal ministers are likely to meet with the central Congress leadership tomorrow. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar and Education Minister Rohit Thakur are among those in New Delhi. The discussions are expected to focus on filling the lone vacant Cabinet berth and a possible reshuffle of ministers and their portfolios. According to sources, the political situation in the state is also likely to be discussed, with the ministers expected to give feedback to the party high command on various issues concerning the state.

While Kullu MLA Sundar Thakur is said to be the front-runner for the vacant berth, Palampur MLA Ashish Butail is also in the race.

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