<p>With the Congress set to cross the majority mark in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur Thursday said he respects the mandate and handed over his resignation to the governor. Meanwhile, the BJP conceded defeat in Himachal Pradesh.</p>.<p>"I respect people's mandate," Thakur told reporters here.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/peoples-journalist-isudan-gadhvi-fails-to-strike-chord-with-the-masses-1169839.html"><strong>Also read: 'People's journalist' Isudan Gadhvi fails to strike chord with the masses</strong></a></p>.<p>The Congress on Thursday was set to achieve a majority in Himachal Pradesh as it surged ahead of the BJP, winning 16 seats and leading in 23 others.</p>.<p>According to the latest results and trends, the ruling BJP had registered a win on 13 seats and was leading in as many others.</p>.<p>Three Independents have also emerged victorious.</p>.<p>Himachal Pradesh has not voted any incumbent government to power since 1985.</p>
<p>With the Congress set to cross the majority mark in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur Thursday said he respects the mandate and handed over his resignation to the governor. Meanwhile, the BJP conceded defeat in Himachal Pradesh.</p>.<p>"I respect people's mandate," Thakur told reporters here.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/peoples-journalist-isudan-gadhvi-fails-to-strike-chord-with-the-masses-1169839.html"><strong>Also read: 'People's journalist' Isudan Gadhvi fails to strike chord with the masses</strong></a></p>.<p>The Congress on Thursday was set to achieve a majority in Himachal Pradesh as it surged ahead of the BJP, winning 16 seats and leading in 23 others.</p>.<p>According to the latest results and trends, the ruling BJP had registered a win on 13 seats and was leading in as many others.</p>.<p>Three Independents have also emerged victorious.</p>.<p>Himachal Pradesh has not voted any incumbent government to power since 1985.</p>
