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Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: New voices for women on both sides, 2 sons talk about fathersSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 08:47 IST
BJP women outnumber those of Cong 2 to 1, all but 1 of its 6 are first-timers.
Exit polls on Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat elections only after December 14 evening: EC
October 26, 2017 22:17 IST
While the single-phase assembly election in Himachal Pradesh will be held on November 9, the first phase of polls in Gujarat will take place on December 9. The second phase will be held on December 14.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Back with BJP, Kullu ‘raja’ warns villagers of ‘deceitful’ VirbhadraSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 08:48 IST
Walking with a stick, Maheshwar Singh, 68, the BJP’s candidate for Kullu, campaigned in four villages in Lag valley Tuesday. He is contesting against Sunder Thakur of the Congress.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls 2017: Virbhadra Singh promoting ‘Vikramaditya model of development,’ says BJP
October 26, 2017 02:37 IST
Patra, however, found himself in a tight spot while replying to questions on BJP inducting former Union minister Sukh Ram and his minister son, Anil Sharma, in the party ahead of the polls and also giving ticket to Sharma from Mandi.
NDA is ‘Non-Performing Asset’, projecting PM’s face won’t work for BJP: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
October 26, 2017 02:32 IST
Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the BJP was “misreading” the poll results of UP to undermine the impact of demonetisation and GST.
Vidya Stokes moves HC against order rejecting nomination, withdraws plea within hours
October 26, 2017 02:27 IST
Stokes had suffered a blow on Tuesday when RO (Theog) Tashi Sandup had rejected her nomination paper during scrutiny finding some flaws in the papers that she had filed as Congress candidate before closure of the nominations on October 23.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls 2017: Congress, BJP go all out to quell rebellionSubscriber Only
October 26, 2017 02:26 IST
“There are chances of success in persuading some of the rebels. However, we are not keen on everyone but a few of those who can cut into Congress votes,” said Harish Rawat.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Cong leader Vidya Stokes withdraws petition after no relief from HC
October 25, 2017 20:53 IST
The petition filed through Bipin Negi, a senior lawyer, was listed before acting Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Sharma but finding that the court was not inclined to give a relief, she decided to withdraw her petition at end of the day.
Congress veteran Vidya Stokes moves high court against rejection of nomination
October 25, 2017 12:50 IST
Vidya Stokes' nomination was rejected as both the Congress candidates ended up filing their nomination from the same place.
Will seek support from Vidya Stokes, reach out to workers: Deepak RathoreSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 06:39 IST
"He (Rahul Gandhi) is one leader who never gets confused or takes stress. His working style is so cool that he never get hassled when things go wrong. He re-works and rebuilds from such situations," said Deepak Rathore.
Interview: Differences with CM won’t affect party position, says Sukhwinder Singh SukhuSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 06:24 IST
"Credibility, clean image, party’s faith in me and my supporters from state have allowed me to survive against those who pretended that without them there is no Congress in the state," says Himachal Congress chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.
Veteran Congress leader Vidya Stokes’s nomination junked, says won’t support candidateSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 03:38 IST
During scrutiny of the nomination papers Tuesday morning, RO (Theog) pointed out technical flaws in Stokes’s nomination papers.
Himachal Pradesh elections: Vidya Stokes’ nomination rejected, Deepak Rathore to contest from TheogSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 18:48 IST
The Theog sub-divisional magistrate said Rathore's name had figured in the Congress's official list of candidates that was released on October 22 and rejected the nomination of Stokes
Himachal polls: 479 nominations filed for November 9 election
October 24, 2017 10:49 IST
According to officials, 119 nominations have been filed for 15 seats in Kangra, 74 for 10 seats in Mandi, 64 for eight seats in Shimla, 41 for five seats in Hamirpur, 28 for five seats in Chamba, 29 for five seats in Solan
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Amid show of strength, Prem Kumar Dhumal files nomination from Sujanpur Vidhan SabhaSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 05:10 IST
Hundreds of BJP supporters, including women, reached the rally spot and youths on motorcycles joined his cavalcade at several places on the way.
Mandi: Virbhadra the real Aaya Ram Gaya Ram, says Sukh RamSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 05:05 IST
The switchover of Anil Sharma from Congress to BJP is the talking point in Mandi. Wearing the BJP robe around his neck on the stage of Anil Sharma, a man wishing not to be identified said there were several senior BJP leaders vying for ticket.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: 15 companies of paramilitary forces to be deployed in state
October 24, 2017 05:00 IST
Himachal Pradesh has close to 87,000 arms licence holders, which is one of the highest arms to population ratio in the country. Over 36,000 arms have already been deposited with the police so far.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Sonia, Rahul star campaigners for Congress
October 24, 2017 04:57 IST
The Congress has already released a list of all candidates and have given a ticket to Chief Minister’s son Vikramaditya Singh from Shimla (rural).
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Vikramaditya Singh wealthier than his father
October 24, 2017 04:50 IST
The Chief Minister in his affidavit has shown total assets of Rs 30 crore, including include property in the name of his wife Pratibha Singh.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: On last day, Vikramaditya, Sukhu and Bali file papersSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 04:46 IST
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Vikramaditya was accompanied by his father, Virbhadra Singh, mother Pratibha Singh and sister Aparajita Kumari to file nomination papers, after visiting Shimla’s famous Kali Bari temple.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: At 90, Stokes to contest from Theog, making her the oldest candidate in the stateSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 04:54 IST
Only a day ago, Congress had cleared the name of Deepak Rathore, a member of party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's youth team, for the Theog assembly seat
Himachal Pradesh polls: Those responsible should explain delay in naming CM face, says Prem Kumar DhumalSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 05:41 IST
Former Himachal Pradesh CM discusses his election plans and priorities.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress has fathers & sons, BJP has twice as many first-timersSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 07:17 IST
Vidya Stokes, 90, enters fray on last day; Congress list includes father & daughter.
Himachal Pradesh polls: In BJP’s star campaigners’ list, former CM Dhumal at number 23, Nadda at 8Subscriber Only
October 23, 2017 05:50 IST
Nearly a dozen Cabinet ministers, CMs, including Yogi Aditya Nath (UP) , Shivraj Singh Chouhan (MP), Trivendra Singh Rawat (Uttrakhand), and J&K Deputy CM Nirmal Singh are on the list.
Himachal Pradesh polls: AICC forms panel to counter rebel threat
October 23, 2017 05:24 IST
The other panel members were former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat, said AICC general secretary Sushil Kumar Shinde.
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