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 Party in the Rajya Sabha elections on Tuesday raised concerns for the Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh government. Himachal Pradesh's leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur claimed that the Congress did not have a majority to pass the budget, "so they suspended 15 BJP MLAs without any reason". Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also said that one of the six MLAs who had voted for the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls asked “to forgive him as he has betrayed the party.People of the state will give them an answer."

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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 …

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 …

Interview | ‘I don’t get rattled easily’: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister
9 months ago

Interview | ‘I don’t get rattled easily’: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister

The Hindu  

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh says the BJP cultivated the six rebel MLAs to cross-vote in the Rajya Sabha election. Some of the annoyed MLAs wanted to remove me from chief ministership and hoped to bargain with the central command. The BJP cultivated them before the Rajya Sabha election. The people of Himachal Pradesh do not favour things like …

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 crisis: 11 MLAs, including six Congress rebels, reach BJP-ruled Uttarakhand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal crisis: 11 MLAs, including six Congress rebels, reach BJP-ruled Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times  

Rishikesh: Eleven MLAs, including six Himachal Pradesh Congress rebels, arrived in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand on Saturday, signaling that the infighting in the party is far from over. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu meets State Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh, in Shimla on Thursday. The Congress top brass had sent Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, former Haryana CM …

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, 2 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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh: Congress gets into damage control to quell dissent
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Congress gets into damage control to quell dissent

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh deepened on Wednesday, the Congress swung into damage control mode by dispatching a central observer team and initiating action against the six rebel MLAs who voted for the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls. The three observers — former Chhattisgarh and Haryana chief ministers Bhupesh Bhagel and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and …

Himachal political crisis: Congress' damage control process on, CM Sukhu does breakfast diplomacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal political crisis: Congress' damage control process on, CM Sukhu does breakfast diplomacy

India TV News  

The Congress is fighting tooth and nail to save its government in Himachal which has been marred with political crisis. Congress observers Bhupendra Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar, who were rushed to the hilly state, are expected to hold a meeting with rebel MLAs on Thursday again. The Congress scrambled Wednesday to save its government in Himachal Pradesh, amid dramatic …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

OPINION | HIMACHAL PRADESH: CONGRESS IN CATCH-22 SITUATION
9 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | HIMACHAL PRADESH: CONGRESS IN CATCH-22 SITUATION

India TV News  

In damage control mode, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday met party MLAs at his residence, but the meeting was not attended by Late Virbhadra Singh’s widow Pratibha Singh and her son Vikramaditya Singh. Meanwhile, the Speaker of the assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, has disqualified six Congress MLAs for defying party whip in the Rajya Sabha elections. …

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

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to continue as Himachal CM: Congress

India TV News  

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

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

Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

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

Himachal 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 Pradesh: Vikramaditya Singh says not ’pressing’ resignation till...
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Vikramaditya Singh says not ’pressing’ resignation till...

Live Mint  

Hours after resigning as a Himachal Pradesh minister, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said he will "not press on his resignation till the time the dialogue and the action of the observers is complete". After a meeting with central observers, Singh cited Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s “rejection” of his “offer” to resign and the need for unity in the party. …

DK Shivakumar ordered by Congress high command to go to Himachal and save Sukhu govt a day after cross voting drama
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar ordered by Congress high command to go to Himachal and save Sukhu govt a day after cross voting drama

Op India  

As the political crisis unfolds for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress observer for Himachal Pradesh, DK Shivakumar, is leaving for Himachal Pradesh after the party’s direction asking him to step in for crisis management. Shivakumar also alleged of “horse-trading,” was going on in the hill state and said someday it will “boomerang.” “Congress …

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 …

Congress crisis: How numbers stand in Himachal after 15 BJP MLAs suspended
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress crisis: How numbers stand in Himachal after 15 BJP MLAs suspended

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh was dealt a major blow on Wednesday as Vikramaditya Singh announced that he would be resigning from the council of ministers. Six Congress MLAs disgruntled with chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha polls handing an embarrassing defeat to the party candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. A delegation of BJP MLAs led …

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu denies reports of resignation, Speaker suspends 15 BJP MLAs as BJP stakes claim to form government
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu denies reports of resignation, Speaker suspends 15 BJP MLAs as BJP stakes claim to form government

Op India  

Minutes after reports started doing rounds that Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has resigned from his post, Sukhu denied such reorts. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dismisses reports that he has resigned, says the govt will complete the term of 5 years pic.twitter.com/oAgatg0aj2 — OpIndia.com February 28, 2024 Reports had also claimed that the Congress party could …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh crisis: Congress govt on the brink as minister Vikramaditya Singh resigns
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh crisis: Congress govt on the brink as minister Vikramaditya Singh resigns

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh government was on the brink on Wednesday as Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh resigned as public works minister amid the brewing discontent over chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's leadership. Singh's resignation comes a day after six Congress MLAs cross-voted in Rajya Sabha elections, resulting in an embarrassing defeat of party candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The cross-voting in Rajya Sabha …

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh says won't press on resignation for now as CM Sukhu deals govt crisis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh says won't press on resignation for now as CM Sukhu deals govt crisis

India TV News  

Himachal political crisis: Congress leader and PWD minister in Himachal Pradesh government Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said he won't press on his resignation for now after Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu refused to accept it. Speaking after taking back his resignation, Vikramaditya Singh said, "It is the responsibility of every individual to strengthen the organisation. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and …

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 …

Rajya Sabha election results 2024: BJP stuns Congress in Himachal Pradesh, demands CM's resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Rajya Sabha election results: Himachal CM claims CRPF took away 6 Congress MLAs, BJP says govt in minority
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha election results: Himachal CM claims CRPF took away 6 Congress MLAs, BJP says govt in minority

Hindustan Times  

Shimla: Hours after the BJP claimed the Himachal Pradesh government is in minority, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday evening that the CRPF and the Haryana Police took away "5-6" Congress MLAs. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu casts his vote for the Rajya Sabha elections, at a polling booth in Shimla on Tuesday. I urge the Himachal …

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 …

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the losses incurred by the hill state due to heavy rainfall. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. According to a statement issued in Shimla, the chief minister …

Change in the hills: on Congress’ victory in Himachal Pradesh
2 years ago

Change in the hills: on Congress’ victory in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Congress has turned a new leaf in Himachal Pradesh by electing Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as the Chief Minister, and the State’s 15th, on Sunday. The victory in Himachal Pradesh has come as a silver lining for the Congress amid dark clouds over the party. The victory is narrow — the Congress led the rival Bharatiya Janata Party by one …

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 …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

Congress will form a stable govt in Himachal Pradesh, says Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
2 years ago

Congress will form a stable govt in Himachal Pradesh, says Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Live Mint  

The Congress leader has also refuted the claims of him being the chief minister candidate. Amid the political tensions in Himachal Pradesh over Chief minister position, Congress leader Sukhwinder Sukhu Sukhu has said that Congress party will form a stable govt in the hilly state. Earlier sources told news agency ANI that the former state party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, …

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

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

India Today  

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

Congress revival begins from Himachal, says party leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
2 years ago

Congress revival begins from Himachal, says party leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

India Today  

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, one of the top contenders for the CM face in Himachal Pradesh, said no ideology could be finished so soon. Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janta Party the Congress leader said, “It is important for the Congress to exist as the main opposition party and the ruling party for unity and integrity of the country. Time …

No CM Face; in Himachal, Cong Taking Matters into Its Own 'Hand': Sukhvinder Sukhu to News18
2 years, 2 months ago

No CM Face; in Himachal, Cong Taking Matters into Its Own 'Hand': Sukhvinder Sukhu to News18

News 18  

It promises to be the most exciting electoral battle in the hills in recent times. The chairman of the election committee of the party’s state unit, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said the Congress will instead enter the elections with its “haath ka nishaan”. “In Himachal, three parties contest elections: one is BJP, the second is Congress, and then a third party. …

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