Tag: Prem Kumar Dhumal
17 Results
-
‘Dissidence momentary, workers remain loyal to BJP’
The former chief minister and party veteran opted out of the poll race but will remain visible during campaigning.
October 21, 2022 -
BJP seeks report from HP leadership for debacle in bypolls
A state party office-bearer said in the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave mantras on how to make the party better and improve functioning across the country.
November 8, 2021 -
Dhumal, Anurag Thakur visit Virbhadra’s residence
Dhumal and Thakur met Virbhadra’s wife Pratibha Singh and son Vikramaditya Singh and condoled the death of senior Congress leader.
September 18, 2021 -
Put to test, Jai Ram proves his mettle in Himachal Pradesh
Prem Kumar Dhumal mostly preferred to campaign only in Hamirpur, where his son Anurag Thakur is re-elected as MP fourth time and Shanta Kumar in his home seat, Kangra
May 25, 2019 -
‘Old war horses’ indispensable for ‘new leadership’ in Himachal poll battlefield
In their 90s, 80s and 70s, the elderly politicians rather seem indispensable campaigners for political parties, mainly Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, and their nominees in the hill state due to their stature, experience and influence
April 27, 2019 -
Debt-ridden state continues to afford Himachal Assembly at two places
Political move of the then Congress government to have winter session of HP Assembly in Dharamshala instead of Shimla has burdened the public exchequer with crores of rupees since 2005.
December 9, 2018 -
BJP meet begins to finalise strategy for Lok Sabha elections
Tributes were also paid to the victims of monsoon rains in Himachal and Kerala.
September 20, 2018 -
Set your own house in order, Sukhu tells BJP
Lambasting the BJP chief Satpal Satti, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has asked the party to set its own house in order. Sukhu denied any rift in the Congress, saying the party was united. He mocked Satti, saying instead of worrying about Congress he should be more concerned about BJP affairs …
Continue reading "Set your own house in order, Sukhu tells BJP"
August 27, 2018 -
No discussion yet on giving role to Dhumal in party organisation
Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said there was still no discussion in the party on giving any big responsibility to former chief minister and senior leader Prem Kumar Dhumal in party organisation. The state BJP general secretary Ram Singh said there is lots of discussion in social media over Dhumal being given new responsibility, but …
Continue reading "No discussion yet on giving role to Dhumal in party organisation"
August 10, 2018 -
Moving mountains in Himachal
Beginning today, The Statesman profiles Good Samaritans around the country – persons (or institutions) who have worked selflessly to make their world a better place.
August 3, 2018 -
BJP should set its house in order: Sukhu
Under attack by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress has asked the party to set its own house in order. Launching a tirade against BJP, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu in a Press statement advocated BJP state in-charge Mangal Pandey, that instead of worrying about Congress, he should be more concerned about …
Continue reading "BJP should set its house in order: Sukhu"
August 1, 2018 -
‘Simplicity is an asset for me’
Jai Ram Thakur, 53, may have become chief minister of Himachal Pradesh through a sudden twist of fate after the BJP’s CM candidate in the 2017 polls, Prem Kumar Dhumal (74), lost his election. But it has not been a sudden rise for this low-profile and diligent politician from a humble background, who hails from …
Continue reading "‘Simplicity is an asset for me’"
June 30, 2018 -
HP to fight legally for share in BBMB projects
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said his government will legally fight to get state’s share in power generated by Bhakhra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects. “We will expedite possibilities to get state’s legitimate claim in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and posting of officials as well,” he said. Thakur, who …
Continue reading "HP to fight legally for share in BBMB projects"
April 18, 2018 -
Himachal BJP leaders hail party’s spectacular victory in Northeast
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday termed the victory in the Northeastern states of Tripura and Nagaland as the proof of the party’s growing pan-India acceptability and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party Chief Amit Shah for the landslide win. In a joint statement issued here, state party chief Satpal Singh Satti, Union Health …
Continue reading "Himachal BJP leaders hail party’s spectacular victory in Northeast"
March 3, 2018 -
Colourful start to Holi in Sujanpur fest
The national level Sujanpur Holi festival in Hamirpur was marked by a colorful beginning after Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur performed the age old rituals and paid obeisance at the famous Murli Manohar temple and led the ‘Shobha Yatra’ on Tuesday. The CM said that the historical Sujanpur Holi festival was the initiative of the …
Continue reading "Colourful start to Holi in Sujanpur fest"
February 27, 2018 -
Change of guard favours expelled BJP leader in HP
A sufferer of bitter ‘Dhumal-Shanta’ rift in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh, a former minister from Solan, Mohinder Nath Sofat, who was shown the door twice by party in 15 years, last time in 2012, can hope for a ‘home-coming’. Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur dropped a hint in this regard and asked …
Continue reading "Change of guard favours expelled BJP leader in HP"
February 27, 2018 -
Shanta Kumar emerges as ‘graceful elder’
The former BJP chief minister, 84-year-old Shanta Kumar has emerged as a ‘graceful elder’ following the sudden turn of events that succeeded the Himachal poll results on 18 December. Kumar, a reluctant visitor to the state capital during the previous BJP regime from 2007-2012, participated in all BJP meetings over five days before Jai Ram …
Continue reading "Shanta Kumar emerges as ‘graceful elder’"
December 28, 2017