Leaders in the race to become Himachal Pradesh's next CM

From Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh, former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to CLP leader Mukesh Agnihotri, here we list the key frontrunners for the chief minister's post in Himachal Pradesh. Congress ousted the BJP in Himachal Pradesh with 40 seats in the 68-member Assembly.

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post. She is the widow of Virbhadra Singh, who had been a six-time chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. Credit: PTI Photo

Former HPCC president Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is also eyeing the CM's post and is expected to give a tough fight to others. Credit: Twitter/@SukhuSukhvinder

Mukesh Agnihotri, who was elected from Haroli, is hopeful that the party high command would recognise his work and will be given a chance to run the state. Credit: Twitter/@AgnihotriLOPHP

Pratibha Singh's son Vikramaditya has been elected as an MLA from Shimla rural and is also among the frontrunner for the chief minister's post. Credit: PTI Photo

Former PCC chief Kuldeep Singh Rathore, who won from Theog, is also a CM hopeful. Credit: Twitter/@KSRathoreINC

Name of six-time MLA Asha Kumari is also doing the rounds for the chief minister's post. Credit: Twitter/@AshaKumariINC

Kaul Singh Thakur, who lost the election this time, is also one of the contenders in the race. Credit: Twitter/@KaulSinghThaku3