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Surendra Pal Singh, Rajasthan's Minister, resigns from the state Cabinet after his loss in the Karanpur Assembly election

  • Posted on January 9, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Rajasthan Minister Surendra Pal Singh resigned after losing the Karanpur assembly seat to Congress candidate Rupinder Singh Koonar. Singh's resignation followed his defeat in the polls, leading to a change in the Rajasthan Cabinet.

Surendra Pal Singh, Rajasthan's Minister, resigns from the state Cabinet after his loss in the Karanpur Assembly election Image Source -www.timesnownews.com

Rajasthan's political landscape witnessed a significant turn as Surendra Pal Singh, a Minister of State (MoS), chose to resign from the state Cabinet following his defeat in the Karanpur Assembly election. Singh's resignation came in the wake of losing the electoral battle to Congress candidate Rupinder Singh Koonar.

Singh's political journey took a sharp turn after his induction into the Bhajanlal Sharma ministry by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just before the electoral showdown. However, the contest proved unfavorable for Singh, who secured 83,667 votes against Koonar's 94,950 votes.

Initially assigned critical portfolios, including the Agriculture Marketing Board, Indira Gandhi Canal Department, and Minority Affairs Department, Singh's tenure as Minister of State (Independent Charge) faced a crucial mandate requirement. According to regulations, he needed to secure an MLA seat within six months of assuming ministerial responsibilities.

In response to Singh's resignation, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expedited the process by forwarding Singh's resignation letter, swiftly acknowledged and accepted by the Governor, leading to Singh's immediate exit from the Cabinet.

The Karanpur Assembly election had been postponed earlier due to the tragic demise of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar. Seizing the opportunity, the Congress party fielded Gurmeet's son, Rupinder Singh Koonar, who emerged victorious in the electoral contest.

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Singh's decision to step down reverberated through Rajasthan's political corridors, sparking discussions about potential changes within the state Cabinet. His resignation underscored the capricious nature of political fortunes and the pivotal impact of electoral outcomes on administrative configurations.

The aftermath of Singh's resignation might pave the way for restructuring within the Rajasthan Cabinet, triggering speculations and evaluations regarding the impending changes in ministerial portfolios.

The departure of Surendra Pal Singh stands as a testament to the volatility of political careers and the intricate interplay between electoral victories and administrative hierarchies in the state of Rajasthan.

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