Tag: Virbhadra Singh
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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 …
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August 27, 2018 -
Officials falsely implicated me at govt’s behest, says Ex DGP
After facing action for alleged phone tapping of politician and later acquitted in the case, former Director General Police ID Bhandari has filed a case against government officials for falsely implicating and harassing him. A case on the complaint of Bhandari has been filed at Chotta Shimla Police station on the directions of Himachal Pradesh …
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August 15, 2018 -
Architectural masterpiece
An architectural marvel in Shimla district, the 250-year-old Tara Devi temple has become a crowd puller. Already a revered temple and one of the top attractions in the periphery of Shimla town, since its restoration and now that it has been enriched with Pahari architecture, the temple is a must visit spot. Nestled on a …
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August 13, 2018 -
Criticism must be taken in positive spirit: Jai Ram
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said the criticism should be taken in a positive manner as it is a part of vibrant democracy. After paying tribute to first the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Dr YS Parmar on his 112th birth anniversary here, he said Dr Parmar was a visionary leader who fought …
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August 4, 2018 -
Can’t please all as party chief, says Sukhvinder
Sukhu talked about Congress politics and the issues in 2019 Lok Sabha polls in an interview with Archana Phull from The Statesman in Shimla.
August 4, 2018 -
‘BJP misusing agencies to suppress opponents’
Congress legislator Vikramaditya Singh accused the BJP central leadership of misusing Central investigating agencies to suppress their political opponents. In a press statement issued here on Saturday, Vikramaditya Singh (in photo), son of ex-Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, said a supplementary charge sheet filed against them is completely politically motivated and done under political pressure. The …
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July 22, 2018 -
ED files chargesheet against ex-HP CM Virbhadra Singh’s son
The matter was transferred by the Supreme Court to the Delhi High Court which, on April 6, 2016, asked the CBI not to arrest Singh and directed him to join the probe.
July 21, 2018 -
Virbhadra, Stokes ‘marg darshak’ for Himachal Cong: Patil
Himachal Congress in-charge Rajni Patil said that the senior leaders Virbhadra Singh and Vidya Stokes cannot be ignored and are ‘marg darshak’ of Congress party in Himachal. During her fifth meeting as a part of the state-wide meeting with the party workers at Theog in Shimla district 30 kms from Shimla on Friday Rajni Patil …
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July 14, 2018 -
Himachal Congress to contest Lok Sabha polls under central leadership: Virbhadra Singh
Former Congress Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said that the state Congress party is prepared to contest the Lok Sabha elections under the dynamic leadership of Congress President Rahul Gandhi. In a press statement issued here on Saturday, Virbhadra Singh said that the party will get a spectacular victory in the four Lok Sabha seats. The …
July 8, 2018 -
Continuing of HPCC chief suicidal for party: Virbhadra
Former Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, hitting out at Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief said that continuing him at the top post will be suicidal for the party. He said this while talking to media persons here on Saturday, on his 84th birthday at his residence Holly Lodge. Virbhadra Singh said …
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June 24, 2018 -
Virbhadra’s experience didn’t augur well for HP: Jai Ram
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur claims the five months rule of BJP government in HP is the best.
June 18, 2018 -
Virbhadra accuses Sukhu of creating rift within party
Already at loggerheads with each other, former chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday fired another salvo at state party chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and accused him of creating rift within the party ranks in Himachal Pradesh. Talking to media after assembly proceeding here, Singh said Sukhu was damaging the party and cadres morale instead of …
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March 26, 2018 -
PMLA case: Ex-HP CM Virbhadra Singh, wife get bail
The court, however, granted them bail considering they were not arrested by the ED during the investigation
March 22, 2018 -
Volley of allegations in HP Budget discussion
The state Assembly on Tuesday saw a volley of allegations and counter allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress members as they participated in the debate on the budget proposals or 2018-19 presented by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur on 9 March in the state Assembly. Opposing the budget, Congress member from Sri …
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March 13, 2018 -
Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh hospitalised
Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Friday evening after he complained breathlessness. Confirming this, Dr Ramesh Chand, senior medical Superintendent of IGMC hospital told The Statesman that Singh had been brought with “cough problems”. He said the 83-year-old would be kept in the …
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March 9, 2018 -
Vikramaditya seeks white paper on Centre’s help
Launching a scathing attack, former Youth Congress chief and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Vikramaditya Singh has sought white paper on the financial assistance received by the Himachal Pradesh government from the Centre. Addressing media persons on Friday, Vikramaditya Singh, who is also the son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh demanded that Jai Ram Thakur …
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February 23, 2018 -
Warring Congress factions refuse to budge after defeat
Warring Congress factions in Himachal Pradesh refuse to budge even after losing power in the hill state in 2017 Assembly polls. While former Chief Minister, Virbhadra Singh fired a salvo against Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Hamirpur on Monday, holding that Sukhu had weakened the party and was responsible for the …
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February 20, 2018