Jairam Thakur selected by BJP as next Himachal Pradesh chief minister, legislators to meet governor in evening
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Jairam Thakur selected by BJP as next Himachal Pradesh chief minister, legislators to meet governor in evening

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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the name of five-time legislator Jairam Thakur as the next Himachal Pradesh chief minister The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the name of five-time legislator Jairam Thakur as the next Himachal Pradesh chief minister, according to several media reports. “Former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal ji proposed Jairam Thakur ji to be elected as the legislature party leader. I thank everyone, central leadership, Prem Kumar Dhumal ji who proposed my name supported by JP Nadda, Shanta Kumar ji: Jairam Thakur #Himachal pic.twitter.com/ZctjfaTNjV — ANI December 24, 2017 Jairam Thakur being greeted by Prem Kumar Dhumal, JP Nadda, Shanta Kumar on being chosen as the Legislature party leader in Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/bjZypjt1U6 — ANI December 24, 2017 The legislators will meet the Himachal Pradesh governor Acharya Dev Vrat later on Sunday evening to formally announce their decision, NDTV reported. On Saturday, former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal ruled himself out from the race, paving the road for JP Nadda and Jairam Thakur to be the main contenders.

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Himachal Pradesh High Court directs BFI to allow Thakur's nomination in its polls
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Himachal Pradesh High Court directs BFI to allow Thakur's nomination in its polls

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday appointed three-time MLC Dilip Jaiswal as the new president of the party’s Bihar unit amid a reshuffle in the run up to the state assembly elections next year. He has replaced deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, who held the post since March 2023. This is the fourth time the BJP has given command of …

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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 …

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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 …

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

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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UP minister Jaiveer Thakur to take on Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri: BJP's 10th list
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India Today  

The BJP on Wednesday announced its 10th list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, pitting Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh Thakur against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav from Mainpuri. A lawyer, Tripathi is the son of former Uttar Pradesh Assembly speaker and West Bengal ex-governor Kesari Nath Tripathi. Paras Nath Rai will contest on a BJP …

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Former Himachal minister quits BJP to protest ticket to Congress rebel, will contest bypolls
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Former Himachal minister quits BJP to protest ticket to Congress rebel, will contest bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla, Mar 26 Former Himachal Pradesh minister and BJP leader from Lahaul and Spiti assembly constituency, Ram Lal Markanda, on Tuesday quit the party to protest the fielding of Congress rebel Ravi Thakur who had defeated him on the seat in the last assembly election. Hours after the BJP announced assembly tickets to all the six former Congress MLAs, disqualified …

Six former Himachal MLAs who were disqualified as Congress legislators join BJP
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Six former Himachal MLAs who were disqualified as Congress legislators join BJP

India TV News  

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Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur reaches Raj Bhawan to meet Governor post RS poll
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Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur reaches Raj Bhawan to meet Governor post RS poll

Live Mint  

Former HImachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader on Wednesday reached Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla a day after the party won the lone Rajya Sabha seat in the state. The development comes amid a buzz over the BJP bringing a motion of no-confidence in the assembly against the Congress government in the state during the state's …

Himachal political crisis: 'Congress has lost mandate', says Jairam Thakur after meeting Governor
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Himachal political crisis: 'Congress has lost mandate', says Jairam Thakur after meeting Governor

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party leaders led by Jairam Thakur met Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla early Wednesday before the assembly meets. The development comes hours after six Congress MLAs voted in favour of the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, triggering a political crisis in the state. Congress deploys Hooda, Shivakumar to defuse crisis …

Rajya Sabha election results 2024: BJP stuns Congress in Himachal Pradesh, demands CM's resignation
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Rajya Sabha election results 2024: BJP stuns Congress in Himachal Pradesh, demands CM's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday effected a coup of sorts in Himachal Pradesh as it clinched the sole Rajya Sabha seat in the Congress-ruled state. After having outfoxed the Congress despite BJP being deficient in strength in the Himachal assembly, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur demanded the resignation of Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Himachal Pradesh …

Rebel Congress MLAs demand party high command to replace Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, say sources
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Rebel Congress MLAs demand party high command to replace Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, say sources

India TV News  

Rebel Congress MLAs demand party high command to replace Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, say sources BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan won the Rajya Sabha election in Himachal Pradesh by draw of lots and cross-voting by the Congress MLAs. Rajya Sabha Poll Results: After Congress lost the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh to the BJP after six MLAs of …

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India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who recently left the Congress and joined the saffron party, are the party's pick from Gujarat and Maharashtra respectively for the Rajya Sabha elections on February 27. From Uttar Pradesh Seven BJP candidates on Wednesday filed their nomination papers here in presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath …

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Mohan Yadav to be new Madhya Pradesh chief minister, Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla named deputy CMs

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday named Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new chief minister-elect. Outgoing finance minister and two time MLA Jagdish Devda from Mandsaur and outgoing public relation minister MLA Rajendra Shukla from Rewa have been elected as deputy chief ministers. Mohan Yadav is congratulated by outgoing chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the BJP headquarters …

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

Himachal Pradesh awaits its next chief minister. Who are the top contenders?
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Himachal Pradesh awaits its next chief minister. Who are the top contenders?

Live Mint  

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections results were declared on 8 December Thursday and the Indian National Congress emerged as the majority party, set to form the government in the hilly state for the next five years. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} At such a juncture it is important to note that former chief minister and royalty of the hilly state, Virbhadra Singh's wife …

Congress to meet elected party MLAs today to decide Himachal Pradesh’s CM
2 years, 3 months 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. 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 Agnihotri. On …

Himachal Pradesh Results 2022: Congress MLAs To Meet Today In Shimla To Decide On Chief Minister's Name
2 years, 3 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Results 2022: Congress MLAs To Meet Today In Shimla To Decide On Chief Minister's Name

ABP News  

New Delhi: After the Congress victory in the Himachal Pradesh election, the party's MLAs are set to meet on Friday in Shimla to decide on the name of the chief minister. After securing a majority on its own, the party faces the uphill task to choose its chief ministerial candidate among various aspirants including former chief minister Virbhadra Singh's wife …

Himachal Election Results: Elected Cong MLAs to Discuss CM Face in Shimla as Party Dethrones BJP in Tight Battle
2 years, 3 months ago

Himachal Election Results: Elected Cong MLAs to Discuss CM Face in Shimla as Party Dethrones BJP in Tight Battle

News 18  

The Congress won the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election on Thursday, winning 40 of the 68 seats. In Mandi district?s Sundernagar, sitting MLA and BJP leader Rakesh Jamwal defeated his nearest Congress rival by 8,125 votes. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur has won the Seraj assembly constituency by a margin of more than 38,000 votes over Chet …

Congress in a fix in Himachal Pradesh as many leaders aspire for CM’s post
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Heavyweights bite the dust in Himachal polls
2 years, 3 months ago

Heavyweights bite the dust in Himachal polls

The Hindu  

As the Himachal Pradesh election results were unveiled, it became clear that the anti-incumbency mood among the people has taken its toll on the BJP. The outgoing Chief Minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur won the Seraj assembly constituency by a margin of more than 31,000 votes over Chet Ram of the Congress, according to the Election Commission. Ram Lal …

In Himachal Pradesh, three winning Independents are BJP rebels
2 years, 3 months ago

In Himachal Pradesh, three winning Independents are BJP rebels

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh is heading for a clear mandate in favour of the Congress party with Chief Minister Jairam Thakur conceding the Bharatiya Janata Party’s defeat. Hoshiyar Singh Independent candidate and BJP rebel Hoshiyar Singh won the Dehra assembly seat, defeating his Congress rivals by more than 3,500 votes in the Himachal Pradesh poll results. Though in the good books of …

Himachal Polls: Outgoing CM Jairam Thakur Concedes Defeat, Hands Resignation To Governor
2 years, 3 months ago

Himachal Polls: Outgoing CM Jairam Thakur Concedes Defeat, Hands Resignation To Governor

ABP News  

New Delhi: Conceding defeat in Himachal Pradesh, outgoing chief minister Jairam Thakur said he has tendered his resignation to the Governor on Thursday. I will go to Delhi if they call us: Outgoing Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur pic.twitter.com/gOAIS5pBo4 — ANI December 8, 2022 “I respect people's mandate & I want to thank PM & other central leadership during last …

BJP’s Jairam Thakur concedes defeat, to tender his resignation to Governor
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP’s Jairam Thakur concedes defeat, to tender his resignation to Governor

Live Mint  

Outgoing Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Thursday said that he will tender his resignation to the Governor in a short while from now. Meanwhile, the Congress party has convened a meeting of all its newly-elected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh in Chandigarh after the declaration of today's results, and the meet was likely to pass a resolution authorising the …

HP Election Results: BJP's Jai Ram Thakur Retains Constituency, Loses CM Seat
2 years, 3 months ago

HP Election Results: BJP's Jai Ram Thakur Retains Constituency, Loses CM Seat

The Quint  

Video Producer: Aparna Singh Video Editor: Harpal Rawat Even though incumbent Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jai Ram Thakur is set to win from Mandi district's Seraj constituency, he will be stepping down from the CM seat, with Congress in lead. This was the first time the BJP formed the government in Himachal Pradesh on its …

Congress surges in Himachal Pradesh, likely to form govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress surges in Himachal Pradesh, likely to form govt

Deccan Chronicle  

SHIMLA: The Congress has surged ahead of the BJP leading on 38 out of the 68 seats while the ruling party has won one seat and is ahead on 26, according to early trends from Himachal Pradesh where counting of votes cast in the assembly polls is in progress. Candidates who are leading include Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur from …

Jai Ram Thakur's 6th win on home turf, BJP loses Himachal
2 years, 3 months ago

Jai Ram Thakur's 6th win on home turf, BJP loses Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has emerged victorious in the stronghold of Seraj in the Mandi district in the assembly elections but his party lost the state. Hope the Congress delivers on its poll promises.” Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur during an election rally in favour of BJP candidate Narotam Thakur ahead of Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections …

Seraj Election Results 2022: BJP CM Jairam Thakur wins for 6th time by margin of over 37,000 votes
2 years, 3 months ago

Seraj Election Results 2022: BJP CM Jairam Thakur wins for 6th time by margin of over 37,000 votes

India TV News  

Seraj assembly constituency result 2022: Chief Minister and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur won the election from Seraj assembly constituency by a margin of over 37,000 votes over Chet Ram of the Congress, according to the Election Commission. FULL COVERAGE The Seraj constituency falls under the Mandi parliamentary seat, which state Congress chief Pratibha Singh represents. Thakur has won five …

Jai Ram Thakur: An accidental chief minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Jai Ram Thakur: An accidental chief minister

India TV News  

Jai Ram Thakur was an accidental chief minister. When opposition leaders described him as an “accidental chief minister”, Thakur’s typical reply had been, “Yes, I am and I am here to stay”. In 2013, he contested the Lok Sabha bypoll in Mandi but lost to Pratibha Singh, the current state Congress president and the wife of former chief minister Virbhadra …

Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: Will CM Jai Ram Thakur retain Seraj for BJP?
2 years, 3 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: Will CM Jai Ram Thakur retain Seraj for BJP?

Hindustan Times  

Seraj in Mandi district is arguably the most important seat in this election, as its sitting MLA is none other than chief minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur. In 1993, Thakur, then 28, unsuccessfully contested his first election from this seat, which was then known as Chachiot; after delimitation, the constituency was given its current name in 2007. Himachal Pradesh …

I am confident of win, says CM Jairam Thakur as voting underway in Himachal polls
2 years, 4 months ago

I am confident of win, says CM Jairam Thakur as voting underway in Himachal polls

India Today  

Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, after casting his vote in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, said the BJP is confident of a win and called upon voters to turn out in large numbers and "further strengthen democracy". CM Thakur's wife, Sadhna, said there are 50 per cent female voters and hoped for a higher voter turnout in the polls. READ | …

Father vs son-in-law, royal vs ‘outsider’: The electoral battles to watch out for in Himachal Pradesh
2 years, 4 months ago

Father vs son-in-law, royal vs ‘outsider’: The electoral battles to watch out for in Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

The ruling BJP seeks to break the Himachal Pradesh jinx; no party has been able to hold on to power for a second term in the state for the past three decades. Seraj: Jai Ram Thakur vs Chet Ram Thakur The Seraj Vidhan Sabha seat in Himachal has been a BJP stronghold and is said to the Chief Minister Jai …

Himachal Assembly polls: All eyes on key constituencies, players today
2 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Assembly polls: All eyes on key constituencies, players today

Live Mint  

More than 55 lakh voters will decide the fate of political parties in Himachal Pradesh as the hill state is all set for polling to elect a new government in the Assembly elections today, Saturday. Himachal Pradesh polls: Take a look at key constituencies and players 1) Seraj: BJP has fielded Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur against Congress' …

Cong Can Make Everyone CM Candidate but BJP Will Win in HP, Says Jai Ram Thakur
2 years, 4 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 polls: CM Jairam Thakur says, 'people have faith in BJP as it delivers promises'
2 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh polls: CM Jairam Thakur says, 'people have faith in BJP as it delivers promises'

India TV News  

Highlights Only BJP has the solution on Old Pension Scheme, says Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur Himachal Pradesh has traditionally chosen either BJP or Congress, he said It will be party's decision whether to give me another chance or not if BJP wins, Jairam Thakur said Jairam Thakur on India TV conclave: Jairam Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on …

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: BJP incumbent CM Jairam Thakur wins by margin of over 22,000 votes
2 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: BJP incumbent CM Jairam Thakur wins by margin of over 22,000 votes

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: BJP's incumbent CM Jairam Thakur has won Seraj Assembly constituency by a margin of over 22,000 votes. He defeated Congress leader Chet Ram in 2017 assembly election. In the last assembly election, Thakur got 35,519 votes, while Ram bagged 24,265 votes. The fight is between Congress candidate Chet Ram and BJP’s Jairam Thakur in Seraj.

BJP holds simultaneous rallies in all 68 constituencies of Himachal
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP holds simultaneous rallies in all 68 constituencies of Himachal

The Hindu  

Stepping up its campaign ahead of the Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, slated for November 12, the ruling BJP on Sunday held simultaneous rallies in all 68 constituencies under its ‘Vijay Sankalp’ campaign. BJP President J.P. Nadda, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal among …

Facing Rebellion in Himachal, BJP ‘Drops’ Kullu Sadar Candidate After Son Contesting as Independent
2 years, 5 months ago

Facing Rebellion in Himachal, BJP ‘Drops’ Kullu Sadar Candidate After Son Contesting as Independent

News 18  

Cracking the whip on dissenters, the BJP has changed its candidate from Kullu Sadar seat, Maheshwar Singh, after he failed to convince his son to withdraw his candidature as an Independent from an adjoining constituency. Apart from Hiteshwar, rebels who are contesting as Independent are Praveen Sharma, former secretary and media in charge of the BJP, from Mandi Sadar, Abhishek …

Himachal Assembly Polls: Sonia, Rahul Among List Of 20 Congress Campaigners
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal Assembly Polls: Sonia, Rahul Among List Of 20 Congress Campaigners

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress on Saturday released its list of campaigners for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, news agency ANI reported. Congress outgoing president Sonia Gandhi, party president-elect Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi, party leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and Anand Sharma are among the campaigners. Congress releases its list of campaigners for upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly …

BJP Will Retain Power in Himachal Pradesh: Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP Will Retain Power in Himachal Pradesh: Anurag Thakur

News 18  

Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Saturday exuded confidence that his party will again form government in Himachal Pradesh as people have seen the working of the “double-engine” government. Targeting the Aam Aadmi Party, Thakur said the Kejriwal-led outfit will not be able to open an account in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. Targeting the AAP government in …

Himachal polls: BJP replaces Chamba candidate amid stir by incumbent MLA
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal polls: BJP replaces Chamba candidate amid stir by incumbent MLA

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared Neelam Nayyar as the party's candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Chamba in place of Indira Kapoor whose name was announced earlier for the upcoming Assembly polls in the hill state. The saffron party had declared Kapoor as its candidate for the upcoming polls in Himachal where it is in power. Among key candidates, Himachal …

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur, eight others file nominations for assembly polls
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur, eight others file nominations for assembly polls

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and eight others filed their papers on the third day of filing nominations on Wednesday for the State polls slated to be held on November 12, an election official said. Mr. Thakur filed his nomination papers from the Seraj Assembly constituency in the Mandi district. Editorial | Hill race: On Himachal Pradesh Assembly …

Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur files nomination from Seraj constituency
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur files nomination from Seraj constituency

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Jai Ram Thakur filed his nomination papers from the Seraj assembly constituency in Mandi district on Wednesday. Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur files his nomination papers from the Seraj assembly constituency in Mandi district on Wednesday. He said that people have made up their minds to change the “rivaz” of alternating government every five years in Himachal Pradesh …

HImachal Pradesh elections: CM Jairam Thakur files nomination from Seraj
2 years, 5 months ago

HImachal Pradesh elections: CM Jairam Thakur files nomination from Seraj

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Wednesday filed his nomination from Siraj Assembly constituency as he hopes for a win for the sixth time and a second term as chief minister. Interestingly, Jairam Thakur had decided to file his nomination even before the party had announced the first list, clearing 62 party tickets. Jairam Thakur was made chief minister …

BJP high command will decide the next chief minister of Himachal: Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP high command will decide the next chief minister of Himachal: Thakur

Live Mint  

As the Bhartiya Janata Party is looking to return to power in Himachal Pradesh, it has decided to leave the question of the next chief minister open. Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the party high command will be the deciding authority on the next chief minister of the state. Thakur who also comes from Himachal Pradesh is …

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections | BJP names candidates for 62 seats, 11 MLAs denied ticket
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections | BJP names candidates for 62 seats, 11 MLAs denied ticket

The Hindu  

The BJP on Wednesday announced its first list of 62 candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, denying candidature to 11 MLAs, including a Minister, and shifting the constituencies of two Ministers. Four sitting MLAs have been denied tickets, including Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh from Mandi, which is Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur’s home district. Congress announces first list …

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