Sukhu targeted the opposition BJP over reports that some Congress MLAs may join hands with it. "No Congress member will defect from the party," he asserted. He said the people of the state voted against malgovernance of the BJP.

According to the notice, the speaker will be elected on December 23, which will be followed by the Governor`s address, a debate on which would be held on December 24 and it would be passed on the same day