Shimla: The recent "samosa mix-up" involving the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has fueled a wave of internet memes. After a CID investigation was ordered into the incident where samosas meant for CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu were instead served to his security staff, netizens have been amused, creating memes around the situation.
The BJP 's Himachal Pradesh unit even shared a meme suggesting the establishment of a new department in Sukhu's government, the "Samosa Investigation Department" (SID).
What Happened?
The Himachal Pradesh government ordered a CID probe following the October 21 incident. During CM Sukhu's visit to the CID headquarters, samosas and cakes intended for him were reportedly served to his security team instead. According to an official, this may have been done with a specific agenda, although CM Sukhu dismissed the claims, stating that CID’s involvement was related to an issue of misbehavior, not "samosas."
In a statement on Thursday, BJP chief spokesperson Randhir Sharma criticized the government, saying, "The government’s only concern seems to be the Chief Minister’s samosa, not the development of the state." This incident has since sparked discussions in Himachal Pradesh's political circles.
Sukhu again reacts to CID probe on the samosas
Meanwhile, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has once again reacted to the CID investigation on the samosas ordered during a program. On Saturday, Sukhu attended a Congress program in Maharashtra. Sukhu used the incident humorously to address broader political issues.
In his speech, Sukhu recounted, "When I arrived at the Congress office here in Maharashtra, Pawan Khera offered me a samosa. I couldn’t help but ask, is this samosa politics, or are we here for employment, development, and respect for women?"
Sukhu emphasized the importance of truthful governance, pointing out that while truth may face challenges, it eventually prevails. He noted, “Just as in Maharashtra, attempts were made in Himachal with Operation Lotus.”
Sukhu claimed that, after casting votes in a Rajya Sabha election, several leaders switched to the BJP, referring to this as an attempt to disrupt Congress governance.
Accusing BJP leaders of using promises merely as electoral tactics, Sukhu added, “They speak of promotions and development but are only focused on their electoral gains.”
Highlighting Congress’s commitment to its pledges, he stated, “Our government fulfilled its promise to restore the Old Pension Scheme for government employees in our very first cabinet meeting. The Congress party stands by its word.”
(PRAKASH KUMAR PANDEY)
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