Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Vinay Kumar Appointed New HPCC President
Vinay Kumar, a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, has been chosen as the new president of the state's Congress committee.
He stepped down from his previous role as Deputy Speaker to take on this new position.
This decision is seen as a win for the camp of the current Chief Minister, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.
Vinay Kumar, Renukaji MLA, appointed as Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president
Resigned from Deputy Speaker’s post before appointment
Pipped other contenders including Education minister Rohit Thakur and MLAs Kuldeep Rathore, Suresh Kumar, Ashish Butail, and Vinod Sultanpuri
Appointment boosts CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's camp
Outgoing president Pratibha Singh's tenure was already over
- Who
- Vinay Kumar, Renukaji MLA
- What
- Appointed as Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president
- When
- Late Saturday evening
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To lead the state Congress party
Supporters of Vinay Kumar
Supporters of Other Contenders
Leadership
Supporters of Vinay Kumar
Vinay Kumar's experience and resignation from previous post show commitment
Supporters of Other Contenders
Other contenders had their own strengths and were also qualified for the post
- Previous Role
- Deputy Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- Outgoing President
- Pratibha Singh
- CM's Camp Boosted
- Yes, CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's camp