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 included suspension of 15 BJP MLAs by the Speaker and a resignation offer by high-profile minister Vikramaditya Singh. In a show of strength, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday claimed the support of 29 MLAs and called a meeting over breakfast.

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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 …

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party

The Hindu  

A day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the Pradesh Congress Committee unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units, the State Congress chief on Thursday said she had been batting for 'one man, one post' for long after the formation of the Congress government in the State. State Congress chief Pratibha Singh will remain unchanged," Naresh …

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 leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As CM A Revanth Reddy’s tenure as TPCC chief draws to a close on June 27, the Congress high command is reportedly considering its options carefully amidst shifting political dynamics following the recent Lok Sabha results. According to sources, the party is now considering MP P Balram Naik, AICC secretary SA Sampath, MLA Adluri Laxman, Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka, …

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, …

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 …

Rajinder Rana sends defamation notice to Himachal CM Sukhu
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajinder Rana sends defamation notice to Himachal CM Sukhu

The Hindu  

Two days after Congress rebel Sudhir Sharma sent a defamation notice to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, another rebel Rajinder Rana on April 7 sent a similar notice to the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister had been saying that the nine MLAs, including six Congress rebels and three Independent legislators who voted in favour of BJP nominee Harsh …

Now, Congress rebel Rana serves defamation notice on CM Sukhu
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Now, Congress rebel Rana serves defamation notice on CM Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

Two days after Congress rebel Sudhir Sharma sent a defamation notice to Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, another party rebel Rajinder Rana on Sunday sent a similar notice to the CM. Rajinder Rana The CM had been saying that the nine MLAs, including six Congress rebels and three Independent legislators who voted in favour of Bharatiya Janata Party …

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 …

Congress government in Himachal on ventilator: Rebels
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress government in Himachal on ventilator: Rebels

Hindustan Times  

Day after Himachal Pradesh Police registered a case against independent MLA Ashish Sharma and Congress rebel Chaitanya Sharma’s father, Rakesh Sharma, for electoral offences during the recent Rajya Sabha polls, the six disqualified Congress MLAs and three independents launched a fresh salvo against chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and said that the state government was surviving on a ventilator. Himachal …

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall
9 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall

The Hindu  

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand amid an ongoing rebellion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Two BJP MLAs Vikram Thakur and Trilok Jamwal from Himachal Pradesh were accompanying the legislators, who arrived in Rishikesh …

Himachal crisis: 6 Congress rebels move to Uttarakhand along with 2 BJP MLAs
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal crisis: 6 Congress rebels move to Uttarakhand along with 2 BJP MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress legislators, who have been disqualified for defying the party whip on the state budget, along with three Independent MLAs have shifted to a resort in Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled Uttarakhand, accusing chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of harassing them, people aware of the matter said on Saturday. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Congress …

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 …

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand hotel, CM Sukhu flays rebel Congress lawmakers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand hotel, CM Sukhu flays rebel Congress lawmakers

New Indian Express  

Addressing a public meeting in Mandi, Sukhu said the BJP is shepherding the six disqualified Congress MLAs, who betrayed the party, from one place to another, according to a statement. He also asked why the BJP kept the rebel MLAs in a hotel in Haryana's Panchkula before flying them to Dehradun in a chartered plane and lodging them in a …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh: 2 ministers walk out of cabinet meeting amid political drama
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: 2 ministers walk out of cabinet meeting amid political drama

Op India  

The Himachal Pradesh cabinet meeting on Saturday, 2nd March, witnessed high drama as Minister of Horticulture, Revenue and Tribal Minister Jagat Singh Negi, and Education Minister Rohit Thakur left in the middle of the meeting over policy decisions following a heated debate. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the meeting, which Jagat Negi stated began at approximately 12.30 pm …

Sukhvinder Sukhu in damage control amid hints at Vikramaditya Singh's 'new party'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhvinder Sukhu in damage control amid hints at Vikramaditya Singh's 'new party'

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given cabinet ranks to two MLAs -- Nand Lal and Bhawani Singh Pathania -- in a move which is being viewed as part of his efforts to control the damage after the recent debacle during the Rajya Sabha elections. This also comes amid speculation that Himachal leader Vikramaditya Singh could form a …

Congress Rebel Rana Claims to be in Touch with 9 More MLAs, Calls CM 'liar no. 1' as HP Crisis Smoulders
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Rebel Rana Claims to be in Touch with 9 More MLAs, Calls CM 'liar no. 1' as HP Crisis Smoulders

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Trouble is far from over for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh. Making matters worse for the state government, after the disqualification of six rebel MLAs, another nine Congress MLAs are “ready to revolt if changes are not made immediately”. Rajinder Rana, one of the six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections and …

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 …

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 …

Vikramaditya Singh meets rebel MLAs, sparks unease within Himachal Congress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikramaditya Singh meets rebel MLAs, sparks unease within Himachal Congress

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh has met six rebel Congress lawmakers in Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled Haryana’s Panchkula ahead of a visit to Delhi even as chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday appeared to have staved off a crisis his government faced. It was not immediately clear what transpired at the meeting, which came even as the Congress announced …

Spending Night at Same Hotel as 6 Himachal Rebel MLAs, Vikramaditya Now Plans to Meet Congress High Command in Delhi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Spending Night at Same Hotel as 6 Himachal Rebel MLAs, Vikramaditya Now Plans to Meet Congress High Command in Delhi

News 18  

Himachal Pradesh’s high-profile minister Vikramaditya Singh reportedly met the the six rebel Congress MLAs at hotel in Haryana’s Panchkula on Friday. Singh, who is the son of Himachal Congress president Pratibha Singh, is said to have told chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take back the legislators. Congress’ central observer DK Shivakumar said CM Sukhu had taken the responsibility of …

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 …

Himachal CM Sukhu calls ‘breakfast meeting’ of all Congress MLAs in Shimla
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal CM Sukhu calls ‘breakfast meeting’ of all Congress MLAs in Shimla

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Assembly session, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called a 'breakfast meeting' of all Congress MLAs on Thursday in Shimla. Meanwhile, the Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania is likely to pronounce the order on the future of six rebel Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha polls. The petition was filed …

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 …

Himachal political crisis: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu holds 'breakfast meeting' with Congress 32 MLAs
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal political crisis: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu holds 'breakfast meeting' with Congress 32 MLAs

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday hosted a 'breakfast meeting' with Congress MLAs at his residence in Shimla amid buzz over his ousting as CM of the state. Meanwhile, the Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania is likely to pronounce the order on the future of 6 rebel Congress MLAs today, they said. "But I …

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. …

'Hum saath saath hain' in Himachal, Sukhu stays Chief Minister: Congress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hum saath saath hain' in Himachal, Sukhu stays Chief Minister: Congress

India Today  

After successfully containing a crisis in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress on Thursday asserted that Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will continue as Chief Minister of the hill state, adding that the observers had spoken to all the MLAs and 'sorted out differences'. "Six MLAs, who contested on Congress symbol, attracted provisions of the anti-defection law against themselves.I declare that the six people …

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. …

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 …

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 crisis: Congress issues ‘accountability’ warning, sends DK Shivakumar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal crisis: Congress issues ‘accountability’ warning, sends DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Shimla: The Congress has asked Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, renowned as the party's main trouble-shooter, to help it tide over the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh. A day after the Congress embarrassingly lost the Himachal Pradesh's lone Rajya Sabha seat despite having a comfortable majority in the state assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party today claimed that several MLAs …

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 …

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