Vikramaditya Singh to take on Kangana Ranaut in Mandi, says mother Pratibha

Amid a drama over the Congress nominee for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat against the Bharatiya Janata Party's Janata Party's Janata Party's Kangana Ranaut, state Congress chief Pratibha Singh on Saturday said that the party leaders believe that a young leader should be fielded so a consensus has been reached on the name of Vikramaditya Singh.

"Discussions were held on the 2-3 names that we shortlisted. It depends on the high command, on Mallikarjun Kharge, and on what names they approve. All our senior leaders believe that this time a young leader should be fielded. So, a consensus has been reached on the name of Vikramaditya (Singh). The names will be finalised soon," she said.

After the meeting, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that discussions were held for our 4 seats. A ticket for Mandi will also be announced soon.