DC Edit | Two CMs, divergent challenges
2 years ago

DC Edit | Two CMs, divergent challenges

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress and the BJP have chosen their legislature party leaders in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, respectively, in their own time-tested ways without giving much space for haggling. The BJP, which experimented with three chief ministers ever since Narendra Modi who left for New Delhi in 2014 after being in the top post for 13 years, has chosen to continue with Bhupendra Patel after it got a record-breaking mandate this time around. It is important that Mr Sukha, who stayed with the Congress even when top leaders kept moving to the saffron side, draws up a plan to meet people’s aspirations, and the party leadership backs him fully. Governance does not appear to top voters’ agenda in the state: they chose the ruling party even in the seat where a bridge collapse killed more than 140 people a few days before the poll.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Congress trumps BJP 2-1 in Himachal bypoll battle
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress trumps BJP 2-1 in Himachal bypoll battle

Hindustan Times  

{Himachal assembly} Himachal PWD minister Vikamaditya Singh, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Congress’ state unit chief Pratibha Singh celebrating the party’s bypolls win in Shimla. Party candidates Kamlesh Thakur and Hardeep Singh Bawa registered thumping wins in Dehra and Nalagarh respectively, while Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ashish Sharma eked out a win in Hamirpur. I will work for the development of …

Himachal bypolls a prestige battle for Sukhvinder Sukhu, Anurag Thakur
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal bypolls a prestige battle for Sukhvinder Sukhu, Anurag Thakur

Hindustan Times  

The three assembly segments where bypolls are to be held on Wednesday have not only pitted principal opponents the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, but also party stalwarts against each other in a battle of prestige. The stakes are high for chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has spearheaded the campaign for Congress and his wife Kamlesh Thakur, who …

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, …

In Himachal Pradesh, BJP has a daunting task at hand as Assembly bypolls go along with Lok Sabha polls
6 months, 4 weeks ago

In Himachal Pradesh, BJP has a daunting task at hand as Assembly bypolls go along with Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

With Himachal Pradesh gearing up for the 2024 Parliamentary election, the stakes for Bharatiya Janta Party, which swept all four Lok Sabha seats in the State twice – in 2014 and 2019 - are even bigger as the task appears daunting amidst simultaneous byelections for six Assembly seats in the hill State. The Congress campaign is led by Chief Minister …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Congress and BJP set to battle it out in Himachal’s Assembly bypolls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress and BJP set to battle it out in Himachal’s Assembly bypolls

The Hindu  

With Himachal Pradesh getting ready for byelections to six Assembly constituencies and simultaneous Parliamentary polls on June 1, the stage is set for a direct fight between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janta Party. The Congress has, so far, declared candidates for five of the six Assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh facing bypolls; it is yet to name a …

Congress to lock Himachal picks today
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress to lock Himachal picks today

Hindustan Times  

The Congress is likely to take a call on candidates for the remaining two Lok Sabha seats in Himachal on Thursday after a meeting of its Central Election Committee, where the party is also expected to finalise the nominees for the six assembly seats where by-elections are scheduled. The Congress is likely to take a call on candidates for the …

Congress relies on its current and former MLAs in Gujarat
8 months ago

Congress relies on its current and former MLAs in Gujarat

The Hindu  

The Congress has fielded five sitting legislators and seven former legislators in Gujarat, where it’s contesting 24 seats, while two seats have been given to its INDIA bloc partner, the Aam Aadmi Party. The party’s sitting MLAs in the fray are Amit Chavda from the Anand Lok Sabha seat, Geniben Thakor from Banaskantha, Tushar Chaudhary from Sabarkantha, Anant Patel from …

Kamlesh Shah, three-time Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara, joins BJP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamlesh Shah, three-time Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara, joins BJP

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: In another setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Amarwara MLA Kamlesh Pratap Shah on Friday resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, people aware of the matter said. Three-time Congress MLA Kamlesh Shah joined the BJP at chief minister Mohan Yadav’s residence Shah, a three-time MLA from Amarwada assembly seat of Chhindwara …

Jharkhand BJP JP Bhai Patel joins Congress, may be fielded from Hazaribagh
9 months ago

Jharkhand BJP JP Bhai Patel joins Congress, may be fielded from Hazaribagh

Hindustan Times  

RANCHI/NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party whip in the Jharkhand assembly Jai Prakash Bhai Patel on Wednesday joined the Congress at the party headquarters in Delhi ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Jai Prakash Bhai Patel joined the Congress at the party headquarters in Delhi Patel, who represents the Mandu assembly seat in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh, said he wanted to fulfil the …

Jharkhand BJP MLA Jai Prakash Bhai Patel joins Congress
9 months ago

Jharkhand BJP MLA Jai Prakash Bhai Patel joins Congress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on March 20 suffered a major setback in Jharkhand as BJP MLA from Mandu seat Jai Prakash Bhai Patel joined the Indian National Congress ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In the presence of AICC in-charge of Jharkhand Alam Gir Alam, Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur, Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam and party’s media and publicity …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Political crisis in Himachal created by those who have taken contract of toppling govts: Digvijaya
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Political crisis in Himachal created by those who have taken contract of toppling govts: Digvijaya

The Hindu  

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleged that the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh was created by those who have "taken the contract of toppling governments". Six Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh triggered the crisis this week when they voted for Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha election for the lone seat from the state. When asked …

'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 …

‘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 …

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 crisis: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu claims Congress government is 'safe'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal crisis: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu claims Congress government is 'safe'

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the ruling government in the state is “safe”. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu The three observers included Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar, and Bhupinder Hooda who will submit their report in two parts - the accountability behind the cross-voting, and the future …

Himachal Congress saw poll loss, rebellion and 'instability' in 24 hours. Can CM Sukhu save his govt?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Congress saw poll loss, rebellion and 'instability' in 24 hours. Can CM Sukhu save his govt?

Live Mint  

The Himachal Pradesh Congress found itself in trouble after minister Vikramaditya Singh resigned from his post. In less than 24 hours, the Congress suffered a dramatic loss in the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections and a state minister's resignation sparked speculation about the state government's "instability". {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The fact that six Congress MLAs had cross-voted for the Bharatiya Janata …

Sukhvinder Sukhu-led Congress government in crisis: Here's how numbers stack up in Himachal Pradesh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhvinder Sukhu-led Congress government in crisis: Here's how numbers stack up in Himachal Pradesh

Live Mint  

Vikramaditya Singh's resignation has left the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on the brink with the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party claiming that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government has lost the majority in the House. Before Rajya Sabha Polls So, how do numbers stack up in the 68-member House in Himachal Pradesh? {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Suspension or expulsion The speaker of assembly …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress top brass on Wednesday rushed former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar to Shimla to parley with members of the party which is facing loss of support and risks losing power in the state. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is learnt to have spoken to former party chief Rahul Gandhi as also general …

Himachal political crisis: 'Congress has lost mandate', says Jairam Thakur after meeting Governor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Himachal Rajya Sabha polls: How Sukhu government failed to keep its flock together
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Rajya Sabha polls: How Sukhu government failed to keep its flock together

Hindustan Times  

Over 14 months after it assumed power in Himachal Pradesh, the ruling Congress failed to keep its flock together, casting aspersions on chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s political acumen. Harsh Mahajan celebrates after being elected as Rajya Sabha member at the assembly in Shimla on Tuesday Sukhu, a four-time legislator from Naduan, had a strong organisational background and remained the …

Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh on brink after BJP stuns Congress in Rajya Sabha election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh on brink after BJP stuns Congress in Rajya Sabha election

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh teetered on the brink on Tuesday after six of its lawmakers cross-voted in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls, leading to a tie and the eventual victory of the latter by a dramatic lottery. Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi received 34 votes after six Congress lawmakers and three independents …

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Amid cross-voting for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan was declared elected to the upper house from the hill state on Tuesday after a draw of lots as both he and Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi polled 34 votes each. Of the 40 MLAs of the ruling Congress, six legislators cross-voted resulting in the …

Congress issues whip for Rajya Sabha polls, Sukhu faces battle of prestige
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress issues whip for Rajya Sabha polls, Sukhu faces battle of prestige

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu, who has been at the helm for 14 months, is all set to face a battle of prestige on February 27, the date of Rajya Sabha polling in Himachal. Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha from Himachal Abhishek Manu Singhvi at Gondpur Jaichand village in Una on Saturday. The Congress has issued a whip …

After rout in Hindi heartland, Congress reviews readiness of State units for Lok Sabha poll
11 months, 3 weeks ago

After rout in Hindi heartland, Congress reviews readiness of State units for Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

The Congress leadership on Wednesday held a meeting with leaders of the party’s Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh units to discuss its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ‘Rebuilding Andhra’ After the meeting with the Andhra Pradesh unit, the party’s State in-charge Manickam Tagore said senior leaders discussed the party’s plans for the upcoming Lok Sabha election as well …

BJP party meet today amid suspense over Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's face
1 year ago

BJP party meet today amid suspense over Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's face

India Today  

The BJP is expected to select the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday after the party's legislature meeting that is scheduled to be held this evening in Bhopal. Later the high command will decide on it.” Last month, the BJP secured a huge victory in Madhya Pradesh, winning 163 of the 230 seats in the state assembly. Caretaker …

India’s ruling BJP wins 3 of 4 states in elections that pitted Modi’s party against Congress
1 year ago

India’s ruling BJP wins 3 of 4 states in elections that pitted Modi’s party against Congress

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won in three of four state elections, according to results released Sunday from a crucial vote that pitted the main opposition party against that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi before national polls next year. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, wrested control of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan states from Indian National Congress and …

Congress humbly accept mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi
1 year ago

Congress humbly accept mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Assembly Election results 2023: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said his party humbly accepts the mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, and asserted that the battle of ideology would continue. The Bharatiya Janata Party tightened its grip in the Hindi heartland with assembly victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while the Congress was set to oust the BRS …

Reversal of roles for BJP, Congress in MP
1 year, 1 month ago

Reversal of roles for BJP, Congress in MP

Hindustan Times  

Is the “new” Bharatiya Janata Party a bit like the “old” Congress? The messaging is distinctly similar to the ‘old’ Congress, which was always reluctant to project its proven state leadership, preferring to rely instead on the appeal of a ubiquitous Delhi high command. By contrast, the Congress’s poll pitch is almost entirely driven by life-size images of its chief …

Madhya Pradesh MP Elections 2023 BJP Prahlad Patel Files Nomination From Narsingpur Seat
1 year, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh MP Elections 2023 BJP Prahlad Patel Files Nomination From Narsingpur Seat

ABP News  

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Prahlad Patel on Wedenesday filed his nomination from the Narsingpur seat for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Legislative elections. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accompanied the BJP leader during his nomination filing. #WATCH | Narsinghpur: After filing nomination for Narsinghpur assembly seat, Union Minister and BJP candidate Prahlad Singh Patel says, "Development …

Central point: The Hindu Editorial on the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections in November 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Central point: The Hindu Editorial on the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections in November 2023

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh, which is in the geographical centre of India, will likely witness a straight contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in the Assembly election in November. The party has given enough indications that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will not continue in the event of the party winning another term; it has fielded seven Parliament members …

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