![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While the more optimistic are already weighing the option, others are awaiting the announcement of the Congress candidate from Shimla. The fact that a sitting MLA from Pacchad has been given ticket, others are hopeful of contesting his Vidhan Sabha seat if he wins the poll. Ticket allotment might have disappointed some in the BJP, but there seems to be a silver lining for some. However, all these leaders will have to ensure the victory of Kishan Kapoor in the parliamentary poll by ensuring a good margin from their segment. ![]() They have already started eyeing the berth. Some MLAs, who were keen to become ministers, are now hoping that Kapoor’s win will leave a Cabinet berth from Kangra vacant. Some leaders of Dharamsala have started dreaming that in case Kapoor wins, they can get an opportunity to contest the byelections from Dharamsala and become an MLA. With the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from Dharamsala being given ticket from Kangra, it has given an opportunity to many to dream about their future prospects. “It is like killing two birds with one stone,” a BJP leader said. Sources in the party said: “Kapoor was unwilling to contest, but he succumbed to ‘putra moh’ as he has reportedly been promised ticket in case he wins.” It is learnt that Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur is not very happy with Kapoor, who is straight-forward leader. The decision has served the dual purpose of replacing veteran leader Shanta Kumar and also making a place in the Cabinet. Minister Kishan Kapoor is the BJP face from Kangra for the Lok Sabha elections. ![]()
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