‘In a democracy, political fortunes change… the electorate decides the outcome through the ballot box’

As the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections approach, former Finance Minister Anand Sharma discusses various issues with reporter Saurabh Parashar. The performance of the incumbent Congress government under Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is a topic of debate. Sharma believes the government must fulfill promises made in the 2022 elections and addresses concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The Election Commission of India is also under scrutiny, with opposition raising questions about its independence and credibility. Sharma emphasizes that 'regime change' is not an accurate term for the democratic process in India, where governments change through elections. He acknowledges these issues may impact voter perceptions and influence the political landscape ahead of the elections. Ultimately, it's the electorate who decides the outcome through the ballot box.