Tag: Himachal polls
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World’s highest polling station in Himachal records 100% voting
The village located at a height of 15,256 feet above sea-level is in Lahaul and Spiti district of the state.
November 12, 2022 -
In Himachal polls, it’s BJP Vs Congress in a two-cornered contest
In the keen contest, either pro- or anti-incumbency factor will decide the fate of the traditional rivals.
November 11, 2022 -
Educated people of Himachal can’t be fooled by BJP’s ‘jumlas’: Kharge
Appealing to the voters to vote for Congress in upcoming assembly elections, the AICC president said that he had got feedback that Congress will be forming the next government.
November 9, 2022 -
BJP forgot to fuel double-engine in the last five years: Priyanka
The AICC General Secretary pitched for a change of government in Himachal, questioning the presence of the double-engine government.
November 7, 2022 -
BJP way ahead of Cong in lining up “freebies” to woo Himachal voters
While Congress is banking on OPS, BJP opens vault for women. However, neither has clarified how they would generate these opportunities.
November 7, 2022 -
Himachal polls: Priyanka Gandhi to address rally in Kangra district today
In a press conference held by Congress candidate from Nagrota Bagwan and party Secretary RS Bali said, "It is a matter of pride for us that Priyanka Gandhi will be coming to the hometown of former Congress leader and minister GS Bali.
November 4, 2022 -
BJP should share its report card of eight years: Anand Sharma
For the BJP, when Congress leaders visit Himachal, it becomes tourism and when their leaders visit the state it is national service, said former Union Minister Anand Sharma.
November 3, 2022 -
BJP will make Himachal drug-free in five years: Amit Shah
After the formation of government in Himachal Pradesh, BJP will also end the drug trade in the state, the Union Home Minister asserted.
November 2, 2022 -
India’s first voter exercises his franchise for 34th time
Voting through postal ballot is being done in advance in Himachal Pradesh for four categories that include those voters aged 100 years and above, age 80 years and above, persons with disabilities (PWD) and essential services.
November 2, 2022 -
Will CPI-M retain its lone bastion in Himachal polls?
This time around, it is important to note that a strong showing by the CPI (M) would be especially damaging to the Congress at a time when the grand old party believes it stands chance to regain power in the state.
October 27, 2022 -
Himachal polls: Sonia Gandhi, Kharge, Priyanka among 40 Congress star campaigners
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan) and Bhupesh Baghel (Chattisgarh) are also among the star campaigners.
October 23, 2022 -
Congress releases third list of four candidates for Himachal assembly polls
The four candidates include Jagat Singh Negi for Kinnaur (ST), Kirnesh Jung Ponta Sahib, Jaisinghpur (SC) Yadvinder Goma and Bhuvnesh Gaur for Manali seat.
October 22, 2022 -
Ex-CM P K Dhumal loyalist in BJP’s second list for Himachal polls
Former minister and five-time MLA Ravinder Singh Ravi and staunch loyalist of former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has been given ticket from Jawalamukhi. He won from Thural in 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2007, and after Thural was abolished, in 2012 he won from Dehra.
October 20, 2022 -
Congress violating model code of conduct, says Satti
State BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti on Friday accused the government of violating model code of conduct in Himachal and said some officials who had proximity with Congress leaders are being given appointments and postings at new places. Satti said the government has no right to make new transfers and postings as the model code of conduct...
November 18, 2017 -
Himachal polls: Congress expels 23 leaders for anti-party activities
Congress party on has expelled, 23 of its party leaders, for anti-party activities during the recently held Assembly elections. The list of 23 Congress leaders includes Yadupati Thakur from Sarkaghat Assembly constituency, a close aide of Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress chief Vikramaditya Singh son of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. A Congress spokesperson said here on Wednesday that the...
November 15, 2017 -
Tibetans in Dharamsala divided over voting in Assembly poll
Tibetans in Dharamsala, living in exile for long in the second capital of Himachal Pradesh, are divided over securing voting rights in India. Some of the Tibetans feel that exercising their vote in India could dilute their struggle for freedom while others say that the Tibet movement is in their hearts and voting can’t deter...
November 8, 2017 -
BJP’s ‘ease of doing corruption’: Virbhadra targets Amit Shah’s son
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday targeted BJP President Amit Shah over the meteoric rise in the revenues of his son’s company, a year after the party came to power at the Centre. Virbhadra Singh, charged by the CBI withholding assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, lashed out at Prem Kumar...
November 3, 2017