Himachal Pradesh's 'Samosa Scandal' Sparks Political Controversy

An internal CID probe into misplaced samosas meant for the Chief Minister has ignited a political spat between the Congress and BJP in Himachal Pradesh.

The CID launched an inquiry after samosas intended for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu were mistakenly served to his staff at a CID event.
The investigation, described by the CID as an internal matter, has been politicized with the BJP criticizing the Congress-led government for focusing on trivial issues.
BJP leaders and supporters have mocked the incident, organizing a 'Samosa March' in Shimla to protest what they see as the government's misplaced priorities.
Chief Minister Sukhu clarified that the probe was about officials' misbehavior, not the missing samosas, accusing the BJP of a smear campaign.
The incident has inadvertently boosted the popularity of the samosas from Shimla's Radisson Hotel, attracting tourists eager to try the now-famous snack.