Pema Khandu elected Arunachal BJP legislature party leader; to take oath as CM tomorrow
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu elected Arunachal BJP legislature party leader; to take oath as CM tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu was elected as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party on Wednesday, clearing the decks for another term in the state’s top post. Pema Khandu has been the Arunachal Pradesh chief minister since July 2016 when he first took oath as head of a Congress government Khandu was elected to lead the legislature party at a meeting in state capital Itanagar, ten days after the assembly election results were announced on June 2. “Feeling so honoured to be elected unanimously as the Legislature Party leader of Arunachal Pradesh BJP. “The newly elected BJP MLAs of the state have elected Pema Khandu as their legislature party leader in the meeting held at Itanagar.

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BJP appoints Nirmala Sitharaman and ex-Gujarat CM as Maharashtra Legislature party observers
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1 month, 1 week ago

BJP appoints Nirmala Sitharaman and ex-Gujarat CM as Maharashtra Legislature party observers

Live Mint  

BJP appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the Maharashtra Legislature party meeting. The development comes two days after NCP chief Ajit Pawar confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, with deputy chief ministers from both the NCP and Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena and NCP have elected Eknath …

NCP MLAs extend support to Pema Khandu government in Arunachal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP MLAs extend support to Pema Khandu government in Arunachal

The Hindu  

Three NCP MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh extended their unconditional support to the BJP government in the State led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The MLAs — Nikh Kamini, Likha Soni and Toko Tatung — handed over their letter of support during a meeting with Mr. Khandu in his office here. In a post on X, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude …

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM, vows to follow BJP poll manifesto
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM, vows to follow BJP poll manifesto

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto would guide the new government in Arunachal Pradesh for five years, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said in the State’s capital Itanagar on June 13. Track Arunachal Pradesh CM swearing-in ceremony LIVE updates Mr. Khandu was sworn in on Thursday as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in succession. Dasanglu Pul, …

Pema Khandu sworn in as chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for successive 3rd term
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu sworn in as chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for successive 3rd term

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader, Pema Khandu, on Thursday took oath as chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third successive term at a ceremony held in the state capital Itanagar. Chief ministers of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma, newly elected Sikkim CM, Prem Singh Tamang, and the two Lok Sabha MPs from Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju and Tapir Gao, …

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM for 3rd term: Amit Shah, Nadda arrive in Itanagar to attend the swearing-in ceremony
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM for 3rd term: Amit Shah, Nadda arrive in Itanagar to attend the swearing-in ceremony

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister and BJP national president J. P. Nadda arrived in Itanagar to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Pema Khandu, to be held today. Meanwhile, the official 'X' handle of the Union Home Minister also posted, "Union Home Minister Amit Shah received by Chief Minister-designate of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu along …

Pema Khandu sworn in as Arunachal chief minister for 3rd consecutive term
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu sworn in as Arunachal chief minister for 3rd consecutive term

Hindustan Times  

Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on Thursday at a ceremony at the DK State Convention Centre in Itanagar. Follow full coverage of oath-taking ceremony Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik administered the oath to Khandu and other 11 ministers in the presence of union …

Arunachal Pradesh CM swearing-in LIVE updates: BJP’s Pema Khandu takes oath as Chief Minister
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh CM swearing-in LIVE updates: BJP’s Pema Khandu takes oath as Chief Minister

The Hindu  

BJP leader Pema Khandu took oath as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on June 13. Parnaik in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J.P. Nadda, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, among others. Sona, BJP State president Biyuram Wahge, and Dasanglu Pul, the widow …

Breaking News: Pema Khandu To Take Oath As Arunachal Pradesh's CM For Third Time | ABP News
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Breaking News: Pema Khandu To Take Oath As Arunachal Pradesh's CM For Third Time | ABP News

ABP News  

Pema Khandu is set to become the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third term in a row. After being elected unanimously, Khandu accompanied by BJP leader Tarun Chugh and several legislators called Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar and staked claim to form the government. "State BJP president Biyuram Wahge proposed the name …

Pema Khandu picked by BJP to be Arunachal Pradesh's CM for third time, to take oath on June 13
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu picked by BJP to be Arunachal Pradesh's CM for third time, to take oath on June 13

Firstpost  

After being re-elected as the BJP legislature party leader on Wednesday, Pema Khandu said his new government will continue to work for the development of the state Pema Khandu is set to become the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term after being re-elected as the BJP legislature party leader at the meeting in Itanagar on Wednesday. …

Pema Khandu to become Arunachal Chief Minister for third straight term, to take oath on June 13
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu to become Arunachal Chief Minister for third straight term, to take oath on June 13

The Hindu  

Pema Khandu will become the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third term in a row, after he was unanimously elected as the BJP Legislature Party Leader at a meeting in Itanagar on June 12, senior leader Tarun Chugh said. “State BJP president Biyuram Wahge proposed the name of Khandu as the Chief Minister which was supported by all …

Pema Khandu named as next Arunachal Pradesh CM
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pema Khandu named as next Arunachal Pradesh CM

Hindustan Times  

Pema Khandu is set for another term as chief minister of Arunchal Pradesh after he was re-elected as the BJP legislature party leader in the state. Pema Khandu-led BJP in Arunachal Pradesh won the assembly polls by securing a landslide victory by winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly. In 2016, Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister …

Arunachal BJP meet today to pick next CM; Khandu set to be retained
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Arunachal BJP meet today to pick next CM; Khandu set to be retained

Hindustan Times  

Arunachal Pradesh’s newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers will meet in Itanagar on Wednesday to elect their legislative party leader in the presence of the party chief JP Nadda, Union home minister Amit Shah and the national general secretary BL Santosh. BJP state chief Biyuram Wahge said Nadda, Shah, and Santosh were expected to arrive in Itanagar at 7:30pm on Wednesday …

BJP appoints R S Prasad, Tarun Chugh as observers to elect Arunachal CM
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP appoints R S Prasad, Tarun Chugh as observers to elect Arunachal CM

Hindustan Times  

The parliamentary board of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named senior leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Tarun Chugh as the party’s central observers to elect the legislature party leader of Arunachal Pradesh. National Peoples’ Party, which is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, came second with 5 seats, Nationalist Congress Party won 3 seats, …

Suresh Gopi: BJP’s sole lawmaker from Kerala inducted as MoS
7 months ago

Suresh Gopi: BJP’s sole lawmaker from Kerala inducted as MoS

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: In several of the Malayalam films he has starred in over four decades, Suresh Gopi has played the role of the angry, upright cop who would toss villains at will, berate ministers and corrupt politicians and deliver fiery, tongue-twisting dialogues filled with nationalistic fervour. President Droupadi Murmu administers oath to BJP MP Suresh Gopi as minister, at the swearing-in …

Trust in continuity: The Hindu Editorial on the Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim results
7 months, 1 week ago

Trust in continuity: The Hindu Editorial on the Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim results

The Hindu  

The verdicts to the Assembly elections in India’s easternmost and smallest State by population, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, respectively, might not be a harbinger of what is to come in the 2024 general election. But the decisive victories achieved by the incumbent parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha in Sikkim, indicate that the …

HT interview: Latest win shows there was pro-incumbency for BJP, says Pema Khandu
7 months, 1 week ago

HT interview: Latest win shows there was pro-incumbency for BJP, says Pema Khandu

Hindustan Times  

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu led the Bharatiya Janata Party to its second successive victory in the assembly elections by winning 46 out of 60 seats. Edited excerpts from an interview: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu. We have only two Lok Sabha seats, but the Prime Minister visited Arunachal Pradesh seven or eight times. For a very long …

Pema Khandu wins another massive victory in Arunachal Pradesh: Here is how he has been working every day, walking every mile for it
7 months, 1 week ago

Pema Khandu wins another massive victory in Arunachal Pradesh: Here is how he has been working every day, walking every mile for it

Op India  

The Bhartiya Janata Party has begun its victory march from the land of the rising sun—Arunachal Pradesh. Pema Khandu connecting with people and winning hearts by organising cultural and sports events Since taking office as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu has promoted and organised a myriad of cultural events and sports tournaments to promote the state’s rich heritage …

BJP’s victory march has begun from Land of Rising Sun: Pema Khandu
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s victory march has begun from Land of Rising Sun: Pema Khandu

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A tragedy – the death of his father and former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash – saw him winning his first Assembly election uncontested from the Mukto seat in 2011. Barring the 2019 elections, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has won the “family constituency” uncontested thrice, the first time for the BJP ahead of the …

BJP scores a hat-trick in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2024: Results in a glance
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP scores a hat-trick in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2024: Results in a glance

The Hindu  

The BJP has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row, as the party secured a majority by winning 46 seats in the 60-member Assembly, according to Election Commission data. An estimated 65.79 per cent of 8.92 lakh electors exercised their franchise in Arunachal Pradesh where polling for 50 assembly seats was held on April …

'People's Blessing & Modi Ki Guarantee': CM Pema Khandu After BJP Clinches Massive Mandate In Arunachal Pradesh
7 months, 1 week ago

'People's Blessing & Modi Ki Guarantee': CM Pema Khandu After BJP Clinches Massive Mandate In Arunachal Pradesh

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, secured a majority in the 60-member Assembly, clinching 46 seats. In an X post, Khandu, "I bow in gratitude to the great people of Arunachal Pradesh for their continued trust in the vision of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji and sincere efforts of Team Arunachal in …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly: Pema Khandu-led BJP set to retain power in Arunachal Pradesh, likely to continue as CM
7 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly: Pema Khandu-led BJP set to retain power in Arunachal Pradesh, likely to continue as CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pema Khandu-led BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh is set to retain power as the party crossed the majority mark in the 60-member Assembly, winning in 34 seats while maintaining a comfortable lead in 11 more. Ten BJP candidates, including Mr. Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, had won unopposed and polling took place in the rest 50 …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly: BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh, secures 37 seats in 60-member Assembly
7 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly: BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh, secures 37 seats in 60-member Assembly

The Hindu  

The BJP on June 2 returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row, as the party won 46 seats in the 60-member Assembly and secured a majority, Election Commission officials said. Track Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election results 2024 LIVE updates here Of the 50 seats, the BJP secured 36 seats and Chief Minister Pema Khandu …

Pema Khandu-led BJP sweeps Arunachal Pradesh in assembly polls for third consecutive time
7 months, 1 week ago

Pema Khandu-led BJP sweeps Arunachal Pradesh in assembly polls for third consecutive time

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, June 2, returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row, as the party secured the majority by winning 33 seats out of the total 60 in the assembly elections 2024, the Election Commission website showed. Tesam Pongte of the BJP won from Changlang North, defeating his nearest rival …

Arunachal Poll Result: BJP Wins 46 of 60 Seats, Congress Trails Behind NCP, Independents — Check Winners’ List
7 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal Poll Result: BJP Wins 46 of 60 Seats, Congress Trails Behind NCP, Independents — Check Winners’ List

ABP News  

Itanagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in Arunachal Pradesh, winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly, thus securing a clear majority for the third consecutive term. Of the 50 seats contested, the BJP clinched 36, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu being one of the 10 candidates who won unopposed. This continues the saffron party's stronghold in the …

Arunachal Pradesh Election: Over 68% Turnout Amid Clashes, EVM Snags. Know Seat-Wise Voting Percentage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh Election: Over 68% Turnout Amid Clashes, EVM Snags. Know Seat-Wise Voting Percentage

ABP News  

Arunachal Pradesh assembly election on Friday witnessed clashes between supporters of two candidates near a polling station in the Bameng constituency, East Kameng district. Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2024: Seat-Wise Turnout The polling percentages varied across districts, with Kamle, Lower Subansiri, and Pakke Kessang recording high turnouts, while Siang and Papum Pare saw very low lower participation. Here is a …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls | BJP wins 10 Assembly seats uncontested
9 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls | BJP wins 10 Assembly seats uncontested

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has won 10 seats uncontested in the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly. High confidence “.It’s all because of the people’s love and trust in #ModiKiGuarantee and our dedication in ensuring all-round development of the State,” Mr. Khandu wrote on X in celebration of the unopposed win of the 10 BJP candidates. Later, he told journalists that the …

Arunachal Pradesh Polls: 10 BJP MLAs, Including CM Khandu, Get Elected Unopposed
9 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal Pradesh Polls: 10 BJP MLAs, Including CM Khandu, Get Elected Unopposed

ABP News  

New Delhi: 10 MLAs of the BJP, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Deputy Chowna Mein, won unopposed out of the 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections. 10 MLAs of the BJP, including CM Pema Khandu and Deputy CM Chowna Mein, win unopposed out of the 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Elections 2024. pic.twitter.com/3gfQFxRkWZ — ANI …

NPP Releases List 29 Candidates Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NPP Releases List 29 Candidates Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Nationalist People's Party on Saturday announced its first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections, set to take place on April 19. The decision by the Nationalist People's Party, under the leadership of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, to refrain from fielding candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the northeastern state …

Congress Releases List Of 34 Candidates For Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Releases List Of 34 Candidates For Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024

ABP News  

The Central Election Committee of Congress on Thursday released a list of thirty-four candidates for the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections. Congress fielded Sanhey Phuntsok from the Mukto assembly constituency in the north-eastern state against BJP leader and CM Pema Khandu. Yumlam Achung from Itanagar, Nabam Tado from Doimukh, Okam Yosung from Passighat East, and Kompu Dolo from Chayangtajo Following is …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 To Be Held On This Day.Check Schedule Here
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 To Be Held On This Day.Check Schedule Here

ABP News  

Election Commission on Saturday announced the election schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and state assembly elections 2024. As per the schedule released by the EC, Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 will be held on April 19, 2024 during phase 1. Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2019 Recap In April 2019, Arunachal held its 17th Legislative Assembly elections witnessed the …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2024 | BJP names candidates for all 60 seats; three Ministers not on list
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2024 | BJP names candidates for all 60 seats; three Ministers not on list

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday left out three Ministers and an MLA accused of rape from the list of candidates for the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls. Chief Minister Pema Khandu will contest again from the Mukto seat, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein from his Chowkham seat, and Assembly Speaker Pasang Dorjee Sona from his Mechukha seat. They are Home …

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, two MLAs each from Congress and the National People’s Party joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the NPP is an ally of the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh. The event was attended by Assam’s Irrigation Minister and the …

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges people to shun 'money culture' during elections
1 year, 3 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges people to shun 'money culture' during elections

The Hindu  

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called upon the people of the State to join his campaign against 'money culture' during elections in the State. Addressing a public meeting at Yachuli in Lower Subansiri district on September 20, the Chief Minister urged the people to elect leaders 'based on performance' and 'not through money culture' in the Assembly elections, …

Congress ends uncertainty, picks Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress ends uncertainty, picks Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Ending days of uncertainty and speculation, the Congress on May 18 announced that 75-year-old Siddaramaiah, an eight-term MLA, will be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Opposition leaders at swearing-in Leaders of like-minded political parties — including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja, …

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar

ABP News  

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah appears to have an edge over Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar in the race for the top spot of Chief Minister after the Congress secured an impressive in the state election last week. The CLP meeting was convened MLAs unanimously passed a resolution authorising party president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the name …

Pratima Resignation Brings BJP's Tripura Tally Down To 31. Winning Dhanpur Again Won't Be Cakewalk
1 year, 9 months ago

Pratima Resignation Brings BJP's Tripura Tally Down To 31. Winning Dhanpur Again Won't Be Cakewalk

ABP News  

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik, who contested the recently conducted assembly elections in Tripura from the Dhanpur seat and won, resigned as the MLA by submitting her resignation to Pro Tem Speaker Binoy Bhusan Das. This was despite the fact that Home Minister Amit Shah had as early as in January declared that the …

India-China face-off: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu blames former PM Nehru's short-sightedness over border issues
2 years ago

India-China face-off: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu blames former PM Nehru's short-sightedness over border issues

India TV News  

India-China face-off: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday blamed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's short-sightedness for the situation on the Indo-Tibetan border. On Tuesday, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that China's People's Liberation Army troops tried to transgress the Line of Actual Control in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Sector and unilaterally …

Congress to meet elected party MLAs today to decide Himachal Pradesh's CM
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress to meet elected party MLAs today to decide Himachal Pradesh's CM

Live Mint  

The Indian National Congress party, which wrested power from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh, will be convening a meeting with the newly-elected MLAs in Shimla on Friday. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} State party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and outgoing CLP leader Mukesh …

Cong Can Make Everyone CM Candidate but BJP Will Win in HP, Says Jai Ram Thakur
2 years, 2 months ago

Cong Can Make Everyone CM Candidate but BJP Will Win in HP, Says Jai Ram Thakur

News 18  

Taking a jibe at the Congress over “many” chief ministerial candidates, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said the opposition party should make everyone its CM face as only the BJP is going to win the state polls. The Congress should make everyone the chief ministerial candidate but the victory will be of the BJP.” The chief …

Himachal Pradesh: Congress Appoints Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's Wife Pratibha As Party Chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Congress Appoints Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's Wife Pratibha As Party Chief

ABP News  

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress has appointed Pratibha Virbhadra Singh, wife of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, as the president of the party's state unit. Congress appoints Pratibha Virbhadra Singh as President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee. pic.twitter.com/AAJ733XIIM — ANI April 26, 2022 According to a statement issued by Congress General Secretary KC …

Split in the Punjab Congress political families
2 years, 10 months ago

Split in the Punjab Congress political families

India Today  

Blame it on the uncertain leadership or just a case of free-for-all politics, but prominent members of six political families in Punjab have in the past few days deserted the Congress to try their electoral luck with other political parties. Other prominent defectors include Deputy Speaker A.S. Bhatti’s wife Manjit Kaur, cabinet minister Rana Gurjit Singh’s son Rana Inder Pratap …

Priyanka Gandhi to decide if she wants to be CM candidate in UP elections: Salman Khurshid
3 years, 3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi to decide if she wants to be CM candidate in UP elections: Salman Khurshid

India TV News  

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will decide whether she wants to be the chief ministerial candidate or not. Ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Khurshid asserted that the Congress Party will fight the UP polls under Priyanka's leadership. "Congress would contest the UP assembly polls under party …

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach
3 years, 6 months ago

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach

India Today  

Ever since DK Shivakumar took oath as the Karnataka Congress president, a battle has raged over who will be the party's chief ministerial candidate. Battle for the next CM post With the Karnataka assembly elections less than two years away, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar issued a new directive, instructing his party colleagues to refrain from projecting chief ministerial faces. …

BJP performs well in Arunachal local bodies polls
4 years ago

BJP performs well in Arunachal local bodies polls

India TV News  

The BJP on Saturday wrested Pasighat Municipal Council from the Congress by winning six of the eight seats of the civic body in Arunachal Pradesh. Among the 10 seats won by the BJP in the Itanagar civic body polls, five candidates were elected unopposed, State Election Commission Secretary Nyali Ete told reporters here. Among the prominent candidates in the IMC …

Bickering in Uttarakhand Congress over CM candidate for 2022 polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Bickering in Uttarakhand Congress over CM candidate for 2022 polls

Hindustan Times  

Bickering is on in Uttarakhand Congress over who will lead the party as the chief ministerial candidate in the 2022 assembly polls. The Congress, on Monday, issued a statement saying state Congress president Pritam Singh will lead the party in the 2022 Assembly elections. The development came after some senior Congress leaders, including Rajya Sabha member Pradeep Tamta, senior Congress …

BJP elected to power
5 years, 7 months ago

BJP elected to power

The Hindu  

THE Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first elected government in Arunachal Pradesh with a massive two-thirds majority, but it is faced with the tough challenge of curbing rising insurgency in the north-eastern State bordering China. The BJP won 41 seats, including three uncontested; the Janata Dal seven; the National People’s Party five; the Congress four; the People’s …

Arunachal CM submits resignation to Governor
5 years, 7 months ago

Arunachal CM submits resignation to Governor

India Today  

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu and his Council of Ministers Sunday submitted their resignation to Governor Brig BD Mishra and requested him to dissolve the sixth Legislative Assembly of the state, officials said. The Governor accepted the resignation and requested Khandu and the Council of Ministers to continue till a new government is sworn in, an official release said. …

Acid test for BJP
5 years, 9 months ago

Acid test for BJP

The Hindu  

Arunachal Pradesh is the first State in the north-eastern region to have had a Bharatiya Janata Party government. In December 2016 Pema Khandu, along with 32 legislators of the People’s Party of Arunachal, joined the BJP, which helped the party come to power in the State for the second time. Less than three weeks before the election, the BJP was …

BJP’s poker games to wrest the N-E front
5 years, 9 months ago

BJP’s poker games to wrest the N-E front

Live Mint  

Until the Balakot air strikes gave a fillip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagging popularity, the Bharatiya Janata Party was not exactly upbeat about its prospects in the 2019 general elections, especially after the assembly election setbacks in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Now that Assam’s state legislature is under the BJP, the party hopes to get as many as …

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