BJP calls Congress govt 'laughing stock' as 'samosa politics' heats up in Himachal

Former State BJP chief criticizes Congress government for prioritizing a probe into samosas over developmental works in Himachal Pradesh.

A day after a goof-up over serving snacks to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu snowballed into a major controversy necessitating a CID probe, former State BJP chief Satpal Satti on Friday (November 8, 2024) claimed the Congress government has become a "laughing stock" for ordering an "inquiry into samosas".

"The police should focus on the many scandals, from the CM’s office to the Secretariat, instead of wasting their time on petty matters," Mr. Satti said in a statement.

The incident occurred on October 21 when samosas and cake meant for the Chief Minister — who was visiting the CID headquarters — were accidentally served to his security staff, necessitating a CID probe that termed it an "anti-government" act.

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"It is surprising to hold an inquiry into such a small issue and then term the mistake as anti-government. I feel the Congress government is not bothered about the people, as their main concern is how samosas are being served at their functions. This government has totally failed and become a laughing stock," Mr. Satti said.

However, the media advisor to the Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhan, claimed the State government did not order any inquiry and it could be an internal matter of the CID.

"The incident has nothing to do with the government. Some people are hatching a conspiracy to show the government in a bad light. The BJP should behave like a responsible opposition," Mr. Chauhan said.