Shimla, May 22 -- Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh on Wednesday said the new party chief should be elected with consensus.

Her statement comes amid reports of growing factionalism within the grand old party's Himachal unit.

Urging the Congress high command for "immediate formation of state party body", Pratibha said the decision about who should occupy which post must be taken with consensus. She added that the need for dynamic and effective leadership is the most important.

Party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on November 6, 2024, along with the district and block units. The state unit of Congress is yet to be reconstituted.

Pratibha's statement comes day after p...