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Ashwani Sharma
Ashwani Sharma is a Shimla based journalist and a former correspondent with The Indian Express
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Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Prem Kumar Dhumal is back as BJP’s CM faceSubscriber Only
November 01, 2017 05:04 IST
Himachal Assembly elections 2017: Prem Kumar Dhumal, also a four-time MP, is credited with having expanded BJP's base in Himachal after the Shanta Kumar government was dismissed in 1992.
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
Himachal polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal is BJP’s face, he will be Chief Minister, says Amit Shah Subscriber Only
October 31, 2017 19:05 IST
The 73-year old Dhumal, besides being Chief Minister in 1998 and 2007, had remained as an MP four times.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: Amit Shah tears into ‘corrupt’ CM for defaming stateSubscriber Only
October 31, 2017 05:30 IST
Playing up the development card against Virbhadra and claiming that during past five years the CM had only performed ‘bhumi-pujans’, Shah branded him a non-performer who, he said, must be replaced on November 9.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Amit Shah says Virbhadra Singh example of corruption, dented Himachal Pradesh imageSubscriber Only
October 31, 2017 03:37 IST
Amit Shah addressed two rallies in Chamba and Kangra on the first day of his five-day campaign tour.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Wherever there is talk of corruption, Virbhadra Singh’s name crops up: Amit Shah in poll-bound Himachal Subscriber Only
October 30, 2017 21:31 IST
The BJP leader said due to corruption involving the state's Chief Minister and his ministers—who also amassed wealth to set-up palatial bungalows and bought luxury cars, Himachal has come number one in the corruption ranking.
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
Himachal elections 2017: BJP promises to fight crime against women, take steps to check forest mafiaSubscriber Only
October 30, 2017 02:00 IST
Speaking to reporters, Jaitley said 'one of our very experienced leaders will be the chief minister'. However, he said it is a matter of strategy whether the BJP announces it or decides it after the elections.
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
Arun Jaitley questions Congress understanding of KashmirSubscriber Only
October 30, 2017 01:25 IST
Jaitley, who was in Shimla on Sunday to release the BJP’s vision document for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh elections, accused the Congress of contradictions.
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: In land of legacies, little talk of ‘retired, tired and hired’ calling the shots in state govtSubscriber Only
October 29, 2017 03:33 IST
Kinnaur was part of the Bushehr state that the Chief Minister’s ancestors ruled, and he is known to have a soft corner of Kinnaur officials, who have a notable presence in the IAS, IPS, Revenue Services and so on.
Sun, Oct 29, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: PM Modi to address two rallies on November 2Subscriber Only
October 28, 2017 02:21 IST
This will be Modi’s second visit to the state in one month. He had visited Bilaspur to lay a foundation stone of Rs 1,400-crore AIIMS project.
Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: New voices for women on both sides, 2 sons talk about fathersSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 05:58 IST
BJP women outnumber those of Cong 2 to 1, all but 1 of its 6 are first-timers.
Fri, Oct 27, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls 2017: Congress, BJP go all out to quell rebellionSubscriber Only
October 26, 2017 02:21 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.
Thu, Oct 26, 2017
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.
Wed, Oct 25, 2017
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.
Wed, Oct 25, 2017
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
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
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.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: At 90, Stokes to contest from Theog, making her the oldest candidate in the stateSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 04:02 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
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress has fathers & sons, BJP has twice as many first-timersSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 01:25 IST
Vidya Stokes, 90, enters fray on last day; Congress list includes father & daughter.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
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.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress waives off ‘one family one ticket’ norm; CM’s son gets ticket finallySubscriber Only
October 23, 2017 02:22 IST
Congress has cleared the names of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s son Vikramaditya Singh, and health minister Kaul Singh Thakur’s daughter Champa Thakur for contesting state assembly polls from Shimla (Rural) and Mandi.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Days after opting out of Himacahl polls, Congress veteran Vidya Stokes hospitalisedSubscriber Only
October 22, 2017 09:01 IST
If Stokes sticks to her decision not to contest, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma is likely to push for his close aide Kuldeep Rathore, a former PCC general secretary, to be candidate from Theog since he was not given ticket from Shimla
Sun, Oct 22, 2017
Himachal polls: Two days left to file nomination, CM Virbhadra Singh’s son still awaits ticketSubscriber Only
October 22, 2017 07:48 IST
The Central Election Committee of the Congress has so far cleared 59 out of the total 68 candidates. There were chances of the decision on the rest being taken Saturday late night
Sun, Oct 22, 2017Himachal Pradesh elections: Congress veteran Vidya Stokes hospitalised due to election stressSubscriber Only
October 21, 2017 20:54 IST
The 89-year-old Congress leader had earlier said she wanted to resign from electoral politics but the Congress high command is yet to take a decsion
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Himachal Pradesh polls: Virbhadra Singh files nomination, calls for Sukhu’s ouster againSubscriber Only
October 21, 2017 01:00 IST
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Virbhadra Singh also announced that minister Vidya Stokes, who had offered her Assembly constituency of Theog to him, will be contesting the seat.
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections: Virbhadra Singh’s assets decline, CM states in affidavit he has no vehicleSubscriber Only
October 20, 2017 22:15 IST
In the affidavit, Virbhadra Singh stated he owned movable assets worth Rs 7.15 crore, while his wife Pratibha Singh's assets were valued at Rs 2.51 crore
Fri, Oct 20, 2017Himachal elections: Congress list out, Virbhadra Singh shifts to Arki, Sukhu from Naudaun againSubscriber Only
October 19, 2017 01:20 IST
Congress has fielded only two women candidates, Asha Kumari from Dalhousie, which she currently represents, and sitting Rajya Sabha MP Viplove Thakur from Dehra in Kangra district
Thu, Oct 19, 2017Journalism of Courage
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