No infighting within Himachal Congress, 'conflict' was for CM post: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
2 years ago

No infighting within Himachal Congress, 'conflict' was for CM post: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The Hindu  

There is no infighting within the Himachal Pradesh Congress and the "conflict" was only for chief ministership as there were three-four claimants, newly sworn-in CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said, adding if something were wrong, there would have been a "Rajasthan-like situation". He asserted that no Congress legislator in the State would defect to the BJP and the party's government was committed to work for the people and would fulfil the promise of restoring the old pension scheme for government employees in the first cabinet meeting. After the Congress wrested power from the BJP in the hill state winning 40 of the 68 assembly seats, the party picked Mr. Sukhu, 58, as its Chief Minister over some other claimants to the post, including state party chief Pratibha Singh and Mukesh Agnihotri. The Chief Minister dismissed reports about infighting within the Congress State unit, but admitted that there was jockeying for the post of CM.

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BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise govt has been scuttled: Congress
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1 month ago

BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise govt has been scuttled: Congress

Hindustan Times  

After Supreme Court stayed the disqualification of six chief parliamentary secretaries of Himachal Pradesh appointed by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in the state, Congress launching a fresh attack on Bharatiya Janta Party said, “BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise the government has been scuttled”. Himachal chief minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government had been …

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal
6 months, 1 week ago

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Vidhan Sabha speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the six newly elected MLAs--four from the Congress and two from the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, ministers and members of the Vidhan Sabha attended the …

People of Himachal rejected 'politics of horse-trading': CM Sukhu after new Congress MLAs take oath
6 months, 1 week ago

People of Himachal rejected 'politics of horse-trading': CM Sukhu after new Congress MLAs take oath

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Six MLAs, who have been elected in the bypolls to the Himachal Pradesh assembly, took oath on Wednesday. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, cabinet ministers and MLAs were also present on the occasion. Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania administered the oath to Sudhir Sharma, …

Himachal CM Sukhu hints at reconciliation with rebel MLAs
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal CM Sukhu hints at reconciliation with rebel MLAs

The Hindu  

Amid turmoil within the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday travelled to New Delhi to meet the party’s central leadership. Earlier, in a meeting, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Mr. Sukhu, expressed full faith in his leadership, and condemned the alleged use of official machinery by the Union government to destabilise a democratically elected …

Summoned by Congress high command, Sukhu rushes to Delhi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Summoned by Congress high command, Sukhu rushes to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu rushed to New Delhi on Thursday after being summoned by Congress high command. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with public works minister Vikramaditya Singh in Shimla on Thursday The development comes amid the Congress government in Himachal has been dealing with the aftermath of losing the Rajya Sabha polls for the …

Himachal CM Sukhu mum on stability of govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal CM Sukhu mum on stability of govt

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has been reiterating for the past few days that the government is stable and would complete its five-year term, refused to comment on his regime's stability on March 4. Situation is grim for the Congress, says BJP’s Jai Ram Thakur Indicating a change in guard, Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, …

Power Games | Hill Storm: Priyanka efforts may not help Sukhu survive
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Power Games | Hill Storm: Priyanka efforts may not help Sukhu survive

New Indian Express  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been leading the firefight after the defection of six MLAs of her party threatened the survival of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s government in Himachal Pradesh. The six Congress MLAs voted in favour of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha election, leading to his victory against the ruling party’s Abhishek Manu Singhvi. She …

Rebel Congress MLA Rana Calls CM Sukhu 'Liar Number 1', Says He Has 'Lost His Mind'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebel Congress MLA Rana Calls CM Sukhu 'Liar Number 1', Says He Has 'Lost His Mind'

News 18  

Dubbing Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as “liar number one”, Congress rebel Rajinder Rana on Saturday said that “neither Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh had told Sukhu that he is meeting the Congress rebels at Panchkula nor he had sent him.” In an exclusive interview with PTI, Rana said the chief minister was trying to twist the facts …

HP crisis: Sukhu takes responsibility for Singhvi's defeat; differences ironed out, says DK Shivakumar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

HP crisis: Sukhu takes responsibility for Singhvi's defeat; differences ironed out, says DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has taken responsibility of Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi's defeat in the Rajya Sabha polls, party's central observer DK Shivakumar said on Thursday. Shivakumar also said that the central observers have spoken to Sukhu, party MLAs and state unit chief Pratibha Singh and all differences have been ironed out. Addressing the media …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to continue as Himachal CM: Congress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to continue as Himachal CM: Congress

India TV News  

In a huge relief for Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Congress on Thursday cleared that he will continue as Chief Minister. Following the meeting, Congress observer Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, "A 6-member coordination committee consisting of CM, PCC, Deputy CM and three members will be constituted. The Congress scrambled Wednesday to save its government in Himachal Pradesh, amid dramatic developments that …

Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh managed to survive the immediate threat to its existence on Wednesday, passing the State’s Budget for 2024-25 in the State Assembly after suspending 15 BJP lawmakers, including Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur. Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania reserved his order on a disqualification motion against six Congress MLAs who were absent for …

Himachal Pradesh crisis: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's first reaction amid reports of his resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh crisis: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's first reaction amid reports of his resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday rejected some media reports that claimed that he has offered his resignation amid an existential crisis in the Congress government. Interacting with reporters, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “Neither has anyone asked for my resignation nor have I given my resignation to anyone.” Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Follow Himachal …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal CM

Deccan Chronicle  

SHIMLA/NEW DELHI: With Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by his side, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. Former Union minister Anand Sharma, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Himachal Congress affairs incharge Rajeev Shukla, state Congress chief and senior leader Sachin Pilot also attended …

Himachal, Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: Lobbying But No Factionalism in Himachal Cong, Says CM Sukhu, Promises to Implement OPS in First Cabinet Meet
2 years ago

Himachal, Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: Lobbying But No Factionalism in Himachal Cong, Says CM Sukhu, Promises to Implement OPS in First Cabinet Meet

News 18  

Himachal & Gujarat Govt Formation Updates: In a big statement on the Congress leadership, newly-inducted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday commented on the party leadership and admitted there is lobbying but no factionalism in it. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on Sunday, two days after the …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM

The Hindu  

Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on December 11 took oath as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, days after the party edged the BJP out of power in the Assembly election. “Scottish prosecutors and police, working with UK government and US colleagues, will continue to pursue this investigation, with the sole aim of bringing those who acted along with al-Megrahi …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as new Himachal CM, here's 5 facts about him
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as new Himachal CM, here's 5 facts about him

Live Mint  

Former Congress state chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on 11 December took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh at a ceremony held in Shimla. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Apart from Sukhu, Mukesh Agnihotri, leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, also took oath, as the Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Here are the 5 things to …

A key moment for the Congress
2 years ago

A key moment for the Congress

Hindustan Times  

A student union leader who slowly rose through the ranks of the Congress, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as the seventh chief minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. His ascension marks the end, at least for now, of the fractious fight that threatened to overshadow the party’s decisive victory in the assembly elections, and is also a move away for …

Sukhwinder Sukhu Takes Oath as 15th Himachal CM in Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge's Presence
2 years ago

Sukhwinder Sukhu Takes Oath as 15th Himachal CM in Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge's Presence

News 18  

Four-time MLA and 58-year-old Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Prominent party leaders like Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Rahul Gandhi attended his oath-taking ceremony in Shimla. Former Union minister Anand Sharma, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajeev …

Sukhu sworn in as 15th CM of Himachal, Mukesh Agnihotri takes oath as deputy CM
2 years ago

Sukhu sworn in as 15th CM of Himachal, Mukesh Agnihotri takes oath as deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was sworn-in as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh while Haroli legislator Mukesh Agnihotri took oath as the deputy chief minister on Sunday. Senior Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Himachal Pradesh chief minister. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arelkar administered the oath to …

What Sukhvinder Sukhu's mother said before he took oath as Himachal CM
2 years ago

What Sukhvinder Sukhu's mother said before he took oath as Himachal CM

Hindustan Times  

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a four-time MLA from Nadaun, took oath as the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister on Sunday as the Congress party returned to power in the hill state after defeating the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party. Ahead of the official ceremony, Sukhu went to receive his mother at Sanjauli helipad in Shimla. Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM

The Hindu  

Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on December 11 took oath as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, days after the Congress party edged the BJP out of power in the recently held Assembly election. After hectic deliberations over the names of several contenders of Chief Minister post, the party ‘high command’ on Saturday announced Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s name for the …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister today
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister today

Firstpost  

Sukhwinder Singh will be the first Congress leader from ’lower Himachal’ to come to the top post. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at 1.30 pm on Sunday, Raj Bhavan sources said Shimla: Former Congress state chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will take oath as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. After being chosen as the Chief Minister, the …

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to be CM and Mukesh Agnihotri Dy CM in Himachal
2 years ago

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to be CM and Mukesh Agnihotri Dy CM in Himachal

Op India  

Congress central leadership on Saturday decided that Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will be Chief Minister and Mukesh Agnihotri Deputy Chief Minister in Himachal Pradesh. “Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to be CM of Himachal Pradesh and Mukesh Agnihotri to be Deputy CM. AICC in-charge of Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Bhupesh Baghel were in …

Will never forget what Congress has done for me, says Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
2 years ago

Will never forget what Congress has done for me, says Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

India TV News  

Himachal CM : Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu today chosen as leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Himachal Pradesh paving way for his elevation as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Sukhu meets Governor: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, along with other senior Congress leaders on Saturday arrived at Raj Bhawan to meet Governor RV Arlekar and stake …

Who Is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu? Know All About The Next Chief Minister Of Himachal Pradesh
2 years ago

Who Is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu? Know All About The Next Chief Minister Of Himachal Pradesh

ABP News  

New Delhi: Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is set to become the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh CM Bhpesh Baghel said after Congress Legislature Party meeting in Shimla on Saturday. Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to be CM of Himachal Pradesh and Mukesh Agnihotri to be Deputy CM. Although he was largely different in origins from the former royal Virbhadra …

Top news of the day: December 10, 2022
2 years ago

Top news of the day: December 10, 2022

The Hindu  

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to be next Himachal Pradesh CM Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Bhupendra Patel meets Gujarat Governor, stakes claim to form government Gujarat caretaker Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on December 10 met Governor Acharya Devvrat and staked a claim to form a government after he was elected …

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh? 5 things to know
2 years ago

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh? 5 things to know

Live Mint  

New chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is likely to take oath on Sunday. Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is expected to be the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh with the party's central leadership approving his name. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Sukhu, 58-year-old MLA from Nadaun in Hamirpur is the former Himachal Pradesh Congress chief and a four-term legislator. Several leaders including …

Not Pratibha Singh, these 3 Congress leaders in race for Himachal Pradesh's CM post
2 years ago

Not Pratibha Singh, these 3 Congress leaders in race for Himachal Pradesh's CM post

Live Mint  

On 9 December, supporters of Pratibha Singh gathered outside the Congress Shimla headquarters in huge numbers and demanded her appointment as the Chief Minister of the state. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Sources told news agency ANI that the former state party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, CPL leader Mukesh Agnihotri and party leader Rajinder Rana are considered to be in the Chief Minister …

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal CM today, Mukesh Agnihotri his deputy
2 years ago

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal CM today, Mukesh Agnihotri his deputy

India Today  

Former Congress's Himachal Pradesh unit chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has been elected as the next chief minister of the hill state after the party's high command gave its nod. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge will attend the oath ceremony tomorrow," says Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda pic.twitter.com/S31qqMlCnD — ANI December 10, 2022 The Himachal Congress leadership arrived at …

OPINION | With Rahul on Yatra, leaders in Himachal Pradesh fight over CM post
2 years ago

OPINION | With Rahul on Yatra, leaders in Himachal Pradesh fight over CM post

India TV News  

The three-day-long suspense in Himachal Pradesh over the selection of the new Chief Minister continued on Saturday, despite the newly elected MLAs unanimously passing a resolution on Friday night authorizing the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to decide on who will be the chief minister. State Congress chief Pratibha Singh, widow of former CM Late Virbhadra Singh and one of the …

It's official ! Congress picks Sukhvinder Sukhu as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister; to take oath today
2 years ago

It's official ! Congress picks Sukhvinder Sukhu as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister; to take oath today

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh CM: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who headed the Congress campaign committee in Himachal Pradesh will be the next chief minister, the party announced on Saturday. The new Himachal Pradesh chief minister and Deputy CM will take oath on Sunday at around 2:00 pm, said Congress party sources. Even after winning the assembly polls with a clear mandate, the Congress …

Pratibha Singh camp won't be neglected, says Himachal CM-designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
2 years ago

Pratibha Singh camp won't be neglected, says Himachal CM-designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

India Today  

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is set to be the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh after the Congress high command gave its nod on Saturday. Several leaders including state Congress chief Pratibha Singh and leader of the opposition in the outgoing Assembly Mukesh Agnihotri were also in the race for the top post, but the party high command announced Sukhwinder Singh …

Congress high command to decide next Himachal CM, resolution passed in legislature party meet
2 years ago

Congress high command to decide next Himachal CM, resolution passed in legislature party meet

India Today  

The Himachal Pradesh Congress legislature party, which met on Friday, has decided that the next chief minister of the state will be decided by the party high command, MLA Sundar Thakur told India Today. According to Thakur, a one-line resolution was passed in the legislature party meeting in Shimla that the Congress high command will decide the next chief minister. …

Congress in a fix in Himachal Pradesh as many leaders aspire for CM’s post
2 years ago

Congress in a fix in Himachal Pradesh as many leaders aspire for CM’s post

The Hindu  

After the Congress party won the 2022 Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh, the race for the post of next Chief Minister in the hill State is all set to grow hot as the faction-ridden State unit has several contenders for the top post. The Congress had half a dozen of leaders who were contenders for the Chief Minister’s post, including …

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