Former Himachal MLA, HRTC Vice President Undergo Dope Test; Neeraj Bharti, Ajay Samples Sent for Report

June 10, 2026

Amid ongoing statements in Himachal over the past few days, former Congress MLA Neeraj Bharti and Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Vice Chairman Ajay Verma got their doping tests done at a lab in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The test results of both leaders are yet to come.

In fact, Neeraj Bharti, the son of the agriculture minister, has been continuously attacking Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the state government for almost a week. Political turmoil has erupted within Congress over his statements. In the meantime, Ajay Verma had targeted Neeraj Bharti, saying that he makes irresponsible statements and should get his doping test done.

In response, Neeraj Bharti said that he is ready for the doping test. He also challenged Ajay Verma to get his doping test done, which Ajay Verma accepted. Afterwards, both leaders went to a private lab in Chandigarh today and got their doping tests done.

After taking the doping test, both spoke to the media in Chandigarh. During this, Bharti said that she was told to take the doping test. Therefore, the test was done today. Now, we are waiting for the report. There is no disagreement between the two.

The CM also called Bharti a drug addict

Chief Minister Sukhoo has also called Neeraj Bharti a drug addict. In response, Neeraj Bharti also made a personal remark about CM Sukhoo. In this way, the controversy started regarding the dope test has become a major topic of discussion in the state’s politics.

Political analysts believe that after the report comes, this matter can gain further momentum. For now, both sides are standing by their statements and the issue continues to stir activity in the state’s politics.

What is a dope test

A dope test is a medical examination in which the presence of intoxicating substances or banned drugs in a person’s body is detected. For this test, urine, blood, saliva, or sometimes hair samples are usually taken. In the lab, these samples are examined to see whether the person has consumed any type of intoxicating substance or narcotic drug.

Which substances are tested in a dope test?

Marijuana

Hashish

Cocaine

Heroin and other opioids

Amphetamine

Methamphetamine

Some sleeping or pain medications

Other prohibited or intoxicating substances