Shimla, March 3 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu embarked on a strategic journey on Sunday, leaving Shimla for Delhi following an intensive round of discussions with Rajani Patil, the newly-appointed Congress in-charge for the hill state. The unexpected Delhi visit on Sunday has sparked speculations of a potential Cabinet expansion as political insiders closely watch every move ahead of Monday's crucial Cabinet meeting in Shimla.

The state's political pulse quickened as Rajani Patil, who recently toured Himachal to gather valuable feedback from party leaders, MLAs, Ministers, and even candidates from the 2022 Assembly elections, returned to Delhi with Chief Minister Sukhu. Patil's consultations have been instrument...