BJP failed to raise issues of Kangra: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
7 months ago

BJP failed to raise issues of Kangra: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been representing the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for the last 15 years,but the party’s elected representative have failed to raise the issues of the locals, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing crowds at a campaign rally in Churah, Chamba. “He has been advocating the issues of Himachal Pradesh in the past and as a Lok Sabha MP, he will raise the voice and will strongly advocate the interests of the locals in the Parliament,” said Sukhu. “The people of the state will teach a tough lesson to the sellout MLAs as well as the buying party,” said Sukhu.

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Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die

The Quint  

As for the Congress, the results present a mixed bag. Again, it showed that the BJP has failed to make much headway even against the Congress when faced with strong local leaders, like Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and in Kerala, where it is unable to cross the political firewall created by the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic …

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 …

Congress vs BJP in Himachal Pradesh over CM Sukhu's ‘missing samosas’: What exactly happened?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress vs BJP in Himachal Pradesh over CM Sukhu's ‘missing samosas’: What exactly happened?

Hindustan Times  

In Himachal Pradesh, political tensions are escalating around lost 'samosas', yes, you read it right. Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha during a march against the Himachal Pradesh government over the 'samosa' controversy, The move comes after the Congress-led government in the hill state ordered an alleged inquiry into an incident where samosas meant for the chief minister were …

Kangana not authorised to make statements on party policy issues: BJP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana not authorised to make statements on party policy issues: BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday distanced itself from party MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks that the farmers protests in 2021 could have caused a “Bangladesh-like situation” if India did not have a “strong leadership”, and said the actor-politician is neither permitted nor authorised to comment on the party’s policy matters. Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi The clarification …

Kangana Ranaut's election from Mandi Lok Sabha seat challenged, Himachal HC issues notice to BJP MP
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's election from Mandi Lok Sabha seat challenged, Himachal HC issues notice to BJP MP

India TV News  

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice on a petition challenging the election of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat. The petition seeks to set aside Ranaut's election on the grounds that the resident's nomination papers to contest from the Lok Sabha constituency were allegedly wrongly rejected. Ranaut had won from Mandi Lok Sabha …

Three newly elected Himachal MLAs take oath of office
5 months ago

Three newly elected Himachal MLAs take oath of office

Hindustan Times  

Assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania administered the oath of office to the three newly elected legislators chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s wife Kamlesh Thakur from Dehra, Hardeep Singh Bawa from Nalagarh and Ashish Sharma from Hamirpur. Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Pathania with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his wife and newly elected MLA Kamlesh Thakur. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh congratulated …

Sukhvinder Sukhu stamps authority with decisive win in Himachal bypolls
5 months, 1 week ago

Sukhvinder Sukhu stamps authority with decisive win in Himachal bypolls

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu showcased his political prowess, solidifying his leadership following a decisive victory in the latest round of bypolls. An earlier round of bypolls were held across six constituencies — Dharamshala, Sujanpur, Gagret, Kutlehar, Badsar, and Lahaul-Spiti — concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections after six Congress rebels joined the BJP in February. The Congress party secured …

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, …

Lok Sabha Election Result: BJP's Loss is Congress' Gain in Haryana; Why BJP Lost
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Result: BJP's Loss is Congress' Gain in Haryana; Why BJP Lost

The Quint  

Former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar is leading with a comfortable margin of at least two lakh votes in Karnal, from where he was elected as the MLA in the 2019 Assembly elections. The Congress had fielded President of the Haryana Youth Congress Divyanshu Budhiraja against Khattar, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections for the first time. Ahead …

Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2024: BJP’s Rajinder Rana loses to Cong’s Ranjit Singh in Himachal’s Sujanpur bypoll
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2024: BJP’s Rajinder Rana loses to Cong’s Ranjit Singh in Himachal’s Sujanpur bypoll

The Hindu  

BJP candidate from Sujanpur assembly seat Rajinder Rana on Tuesday lost to Congress's Ranjit Singh by a margin of 2,440 votes in the Himachal Pradesh by-elections, according to the Election Commission. For constituency-wise real-time updates, visit our Election Results page | Follow the election results live updates Rana, a Congress rebel who had defeated former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal …

‘Queen’ Kangana To Rule Over Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi Lok Sabha Seat? What News18 Exit Poll Predicts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Queen’ Kangana To Rule Over Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi Lok Sabha Seat? What News18 Exit Poll Predicts

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut is likely to win against Congress’s royal scion Vikramaditya Singh in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, according to News18 Mega Exit Poll. The BJP is also predicted to bag the remaining three Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh, according to the poll. Traditionally, the Congress has dominated the seat of Mandi, with the late …

7th Phase Voting: Union Minister & BJP Candidate Anurag Thakur Urges Public To Cast Vote | LS Polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

7th Phase Voting: Union Minister & BJP Candidate Anurag Thakur Urges Public To Cast Vote | LS Polls

ABP News  

All the four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh where elections are to be held include Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra and Shimla Lok Sabha seats. The election campaign in the hill state, which was full of allegations and counter-allegations, ended on Thursday with two rallies of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Barsar and Mandi and a roadshow of Congress …

Kangra Constituency Wach: Debutants battle as Congress eyes BJP fort
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangra Constituency Wach: Debutants battle as Congress eyes BJP fort

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister and Congress candidate for the Kangra Lok Sabha seat Anand Sharma is eyeing to break the Bharatiya Janata Party’s winning streak that extends back to 15 years. In the last six Lok Sabha elections, the constituency has consistently favoured the BJP, with the exception of 2004 when the Congress bagged the seat. Notable victors include Rajan Sushant …

Its ‘kangla’, not ‘rangla’, Punjab: Rajnath jibe at AAP government
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Its ‘kangla’, not ‘rangla’, Punjab: Rajnath jibe at AAP government

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday while addressing a rally at Dussehra Ground, Kurali, in favour of Anandpur Sahib BJP candidate Subhash Sharma said that the state government has made Punjab a ‘kangla Punjab’ instead of ‘rangla Punjab’. Union minster Rajnath Singh with Anandpur Sahib BJP candidate Subhash Sharma on Tuesday. In a blistering attack on the AAP and …

Lok Sabha polls: Kangana sweats it out against royal scion in Mandi
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: Kangana sweats it out against royal scion in Mandi

New Indian Express  

MANDI: Among the most watched duels this poll season is the one at Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, where Bollywood ‘Queen’ Kangana Ranaut is cutting her electoral teeth on behalf of the BJP against Vikramaditya Singh of the Congress. Her opponent is a pedigreed minister in the Sukhvinder Singh ‘Sukhu’ government, as he is a scion of the erstwhile Rampur royal family. …

Rebellion to resilience, Congress gets battle-ready for Hamirpur
7 months ago

Rebellion to resilience, Congress gets battle-ready for Hamirpur

Hindustan Times  

The Congress swept the Hamirpur district in the 2022 assembly elections, but wresting the Lok Sabha constituency from sitting MP and Union minister Anurag Thakur will not be easy for the rebellion-hit party. Four of the six Congress MLAs who rebelled against the party during the February Rajya Sabha polls — Rajinder Rana of Sujanpur, Chaitanya Sharma of Gagret, Inderdutt …

Himachal Pradesh elections | Congress raises pitch as CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu targets BJP over ‘regional bias’
7 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Pradesh elections | Congress raises pitch as CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu targets BJP over ‘regional bias’

The Hindu  

With the Parliamentary election and six byelections coming up in the month of June, the ruling Congress party in Himachal Pradesh has sharpened its attack on the Bharatiya Janta Party, as both parties engage in a direct electoral battle in the hill State. Hitting out at the BJP, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on May 10 accused the former Chief …

Himachal elections: Congress raises pitch as CM Sukhu targets BJP over ‘regional bias’
7 months, 1 week ago

Himachal elections: Congress raises pitch as CM Sukhu targets BJP over ‘regional bias’

The Hindu  

With the Parliamentary election and crucial byelections in Himachal Pradesh drawing near, the ruling Congress party has sharpened its attack on the Bharatiya Janta Party, as both parties are embroiled in a direct electoral battle in the hill State. Hitting out at the BJP, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on May 10 accused the previous Chief Minister and at present …

Farmers, horticulturists under SKM banner at odds with BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers, horticulturists under SKM banner at odds with BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut

The Hindu  

Groups of farmers and horticulturists in Himachal Pradesh are up in arms against actor Kangana Ranaut, who is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Mandi constituency as a Bharatiya Janta Party candidate. Sanyukt Kisan Manch, an amalgamation of over two dozen farmer and horticulturist outfits of Himachal Pradesh has asked Ms. Ranaut to seek an apology from the farming …

Kangana continues her tirade against Congress at Kinnaur rally
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana continues her tirade against Congress at Kinnaur rally

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actress and BJP’s Mandi candidate Kangana Ranaut on Sunday reached Kinnaur adorning the traditional Kinnauri attire. BJP Mandi candidate Kangana Rananut and former CM Jai Ram Thakur during the rally in Kinnaur on Sunday. Criticising the state government, Kangana said, “In Himachal, the Congress struggles to govern; how can they promise development to the public? The Sukhu government has …

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu says, Kangana Ranaut is not getting crowds in meetings, Congress will win in Mandi
8 months ago

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu says, Kangana Ranaut is not getting crowds in meetings, Congress will win in Mandi

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said, film star and BJP candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranuat is finding it difficult to get crowds in her election meetings and her Congress rival minister Vikramaditya Singh may win. Replying to question at India TV’s day-long conclave Chunav Manch here, Sukhu refused to predict how many seats Congress would win from …

Kangana a Threat to State BJP Leadership, Say Cong's Vikramaditya Singh
8 months, 1 week ago

Kangana a Threat to State BJP Leadership, Say Cong's Vikramaditya Singh

News 18  

Actor Kangana Ranaut’s entry into Himachal Pradesh politics has threatened the future prospects of the state BJP leaders, her opponent, Public Works Minister and Congress candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Vikramaditya Singh, said on Sunday. The speech made by Kangana in Manali on Thursday overshadowed the BJP state leadership’s Hamirpur rally, with which the party launched its election campaign, …

Lok Sabha election | Congress clears candidates for 16 seats in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha election | Congress clears candidates for 16 seats in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha

The Hindu  

The Congress announced names for candidates in 16 Lok Sabha constituencies across four States. The party also cleared the name of Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh, son of former Chief Minister Late Virbhadhra Singh and State chief Pratibha Singh, from Mandi. Differences that were simmering between Chief Minister Sukwinder Singh Sukhuand the party’s State unit sharpened during the recent Rajya …

Lok Sabha polls | Congress likely to field Vikramaditya Singh against Kangana Ranaut in Himachal’s Mandi constituency
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | Congress likely to field Vikramaditya Singh against Kangana Ranaut in Himachal’s Mandi constituency

The Hindu  

The Congress party’s choice of candidate for Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh is tied to its strategy of quelling factionalism in the State unit as well as provide stability to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government. The party is hoping that Mr Vikramaditya’s candidature would be able to paper over the cracks in the State unit, that have sharpened …

Kangana Ranaut hits out at Himachal minister on ‘controversy queen' jibe: ‘Ye tumhare baap-dada ki…’
8 months, 1 week ago

Kangana Ranaut hits out at Himachal minister on ‘controversy queen' jibe: ‘Ye tumhare baap-dada ki…’

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and actress Kangana Ranaut launched a vicious attack on Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh, saying he cannot threaten her and send her back as it is not his ancestor's estate. BJP's candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut While addressing a poll rally in Mandi, Kangana Ranaut said, "Yeh tumhare baap-dada ki riyasat nahin hai, ke tum mujhe …

‘Coalition of corrupt, scammers’: Kangana slams Opposition alliance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Coalition of corrupt, scammers’: Kangana slams Opposition alliance

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s nominee from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, launched a scathing attack on the Opposition alliance on Wednesday, characterising the INDIA bloc as a “coalition of corrupt individuals and scammers”. Kangana Ranaut Describing the impending Lok Sabha elections as a ”Dharamyudh“, Kangana said, “On one side, there is this coalition of corruption …

Lok Sabha Elections: Did controversy around Kangana Ranaut cost Supriya Shrinate her seat from Maharajganj?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections: Did controversy around Kangana Ranaut cost Supriya Shrinate her seat from Maharajganj?

India TV News  

The Congress on Wednesday released the eighth list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While former MP Pratap Bhanu Sharma, Rao Yadvendra Singh and Tarwar Singh Lodhi have found places on the list, national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, who was expected to contest from Maharajganj, has failed to make it to the list. A political uproar erupted after …

Sukhu calls Kangana ‘daughter of Himachal’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhu calls Kangana ‘daughter of Himachal’

Hindustan Times  

On the issue of Congress’ spokesperson Supriya Shrinate’s “indecent” remarks against Kangana Ranaut on social media, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Kangana is the daughter of Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, hours after the BJP allocated tickets to six disqualified MLAs, who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha, Sukhu on Wednesday claimed that many saffron party leaders were in touch …

Himachal: With BJP’s agenda at heart, will connect with masses, says Kangana
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal: With BJP’s agenda at heart, will connect with masses, says Kangana

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, who is a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, stated that Mandi is her birthplace. While outlining her priorities, Kangana emphasised her dedication of bringing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda to the grass-roots level. Additionally, she promised to unveil her specific agenda for Mandi in due course, aligning it with the broader …

Kangana Ranaut row: BJP takes 'Congress character' dig over Supriya Shrinate's remark
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut row: BJP takes 'Congress character' dig over Supriya Shrinate's remark

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Congress over a post made from the Instagram handle of Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate against actor Kangana Ranaut, who will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on the saffron party's ticket from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, the latter's home state. BJP attacks Congress Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla pointed to the …

Kangana Ranaut Joins BJP From Mandi Himachal Pradesh Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections Says It Is A Way To Serve People
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut Joins BJP From Mandi Himachal Pradesh Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections Says It Is A Way To Serve People

ABP News  

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who is currently gearing up for her upcoming political period film ‘Emergency’, has entered politics. The actress, who will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket from Himachal Pradesh, has shared the reason behind her joining politics. Kangana’s father, Amardeep Ranaut echoed her statement and said that the actress has …

Kangra belt MLA played anchor’s role in cross-voting, alleges Sukhu
9 months, 1 week ago

Kangra belt MLA played anchor’s role in cross-voting, alleges Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

In a veiled attack on Sudhir Sharma, Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday without naming anyone said that a former Congress minister and an MLA from Kangra belt played anchor’s role in cross-voting during Rajya Sabha polls and betraying the government. The present government will last for five years and will work honestly in the service of the …

BJP orchestrated rebellion in Himachal Congress: CM
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP orchestrated rebellion in Himachal Congress: CM

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for orchestrating rebellion against his government. “What is the reason that the six legislators who were lodged at Lalit Hotel were shifted overnight to the seven-star Taj hotel in Rishikesh,” Sukhu said after inaugurating the International Shivratri Mahotsav. Earlier, the chief minister offered obeisance at the …

Himachal crisis: Rebel Congress MLAs camp in resort in Uttarakhand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal crisis: Rebel Congress MLAs camp in resort in Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times  

Eleven MLAs from Himachal Pradesh, including six Congress rebel legislators and three independent legislators, are camping in the Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled Uttarakhand amid a political crisis in the hill state, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The legislators included six Congress MLAs, three independents and two BJP MLAs Bikram Singh Thakur from Jaswan-Paragpur and Rakesh Jamwal from …

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, 2 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 …

Why the BJP's Lok Sabha ticket distribution in MP and Chhattisgarh is largely about politics of rotation
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the BJP's Lok Sabha ticket distribution in MP and Chhattisgarh is largely about politics of rotation

India Today  

On March 2, the BJP announced its candidates in 24 of the 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh. The party renominated 13 of its sitting members of parliament and awarded tickets to 11 new faces in the first list which includes four women and five others who had lost the recent assembly election. The most interesting name in the …

Sukhu’s worry stays as 9 more MLAs say not happy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhu’s worry stays as 9 more MLAs say not happy

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal government appeared on a shaky ground on Saturday as one of the six Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections and was later disqualified from the assembly claimed at least nine more MLAs were in touch with the group and that the state government “will soon be toppled.” On the other hand, …

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 …

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing

Op India  

On one hand, the Gandhi scion, Rahul Gandhi is wandering from state to state leading his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to consolidate people’s mandate in a last-ditch attempt to revive his party’s fortune before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and on the other, the party has been struggling with an array of obstacles in various states. Further complicating matters for …

'Six black snakes who sold their honour': Himachal CM Sukhu slams rebel Congress MLAs
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Six black snakes who sold their honour': Himachal CM Sukhu slams rebel Congress MLAs

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called six rebel party MLAs as 'black serpants' who cross-voted against the party in the Rajya Sabha elections and abstained from voting on budget which had welfare schemes for the poor. Congress is facing yet another government crisis, this time in Himachal Pradesh, after its MLAs cross-voted in Rajya Sabha polls and …

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh led by Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu appeared to have staved off a crisis, the fragility of his leadership was exposed in a series of dramatic twists as PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh travelled to Panchkula to meet the party’s six rebel legislators, and then made his way to New Delhi amid speculation that …

‘Some rebel MLAs want to return to Congress,’ claims Himachal Pradesh CM
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Some rebel MLAs want to return to Congress,’ claims Himachal Pradesh CM

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has claimed that party leader Vikramaditya Singh informed him of the intention of some of the six rebel Congress MLAs wanting to return to the party fold. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu "Vikramaditya spoke to me yesterday and then today morning. Six rebel Congress MLAs have been disqualified Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep …

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, state Congress president Pratibha Singh on Friday undermined party observer DK Shivakumar's statement about Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, stating that “it is the people of the state who will decide the fate of the government”. Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has said the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh …

Sukhu averts crisis after speaker suspends rebels
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhu averts crisis after speaker suspends rebels

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday appeared to have staved off a crisis roiling its government in Himachal Pradesh after the speaker disqualified six rebel lawmakers whose dissension cost the party a Rajya Sabha seat and cast a shadow over the future of chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. The Congress also announced a coordination committee to iron out differences between the party …

RS ticket to outsider, Sukhu ignoring party MLAs led to revolt: Rajinder Rana
9 months, 3 weeks ago

RS ticket to outsider, Sukhu ignoring party MLAs led to revolt: Rajinder Rana

Hindustan Times  

Expelled Sujanpur MLA Rajinder Rana, one of the six Congress legislators who cross voted during the Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday said it was the decision to field Abhishek Manu Singhvi, an “outsider”, instead of veteran party leaders from the state that triggered the revolt that almost toppled the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government. Former Chhattisgarh chief minister …

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, six Congress legislators, who had cross-voted in favour of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, were disqualified from the Assembly by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday. Amid talk of leadership change because of growing complaints against Mr. Sukhu’s style of functioning by MLAs, the Chief Minister invited …

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