Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday accepted the resignation of Rajesh Dharmani as chief parliamentary secretary, party leaders said.
Accepting the resignation, the chief minister asked Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri to talk and redress Dharmani's grievances, a senior party leader told IANS.
According to party insiders, he was not satisfied with the post of chief parliamentary secretary as it lacked power. Dharmani resigned two days ago.
The Himachal chief minister's decision to appoint his loyalists on plum posts also irked him, said a leader.
In the nine-month-old Congress government, Dharmani is the second leader to quit.
Also Read
A civil engineer by profession, he is a second-time legislator from Ghumarwin in Bilaspur district.
Earlier, Rakesh Kalia had resigned to uphold the principle of 'one-man, one-post' after he was made secretary of the All-India Congress Committee.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app