Home News Himachal Political Crisis: Congress Dismisses Sudhir Sharma As Party Secretary Over Cross Voting In Rajya Sabha Polls In response to the dismissal, a message was posted on Sudhir Sharma’s social networking platform, X (formerly Twiiter). The former minister of Himachal Pradesh said in Hindi, “They have relieved me of the burden as if … Read more
“It is difficult for the Congress to stay in power as the political situation in Himachal Pradesh is grim for the party,” said Thakur. Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur speaks to the media during the Budget Session of the State Assembly. (ANI Photo) Jai Ram Thakur And Congress: Himachal Pradesh … Read more
Bengaluru: The victory celebrations of Congress’s Syed Naseer Hussain, in which his supporters allegedly chanted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’, has thrown the spotlight on the two-term Rajya Sabha member of parliament. Hussain, the 54-year-old MP from Ballari in Karnataka, is now the target of all opposition barbs as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using the alleged episode as a … Read more
New Delhi: A day after it failed to secure a Rajya Sabha seat for party leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh was faced with yet another hurdle Wednesday: passing the state’s annual budget without the support of six of its MLAs. While the budget was passed and the state assembly adjourned … Read more
Bengaluru: One instance of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA cross-voting and another having abstained became the highlight of the Rajya Sabha elections for Karnataka Tuesday. Though the Congress was comfortably placed to win all three seats it contested on, the open defiance by the MLAs of the BJP’s instructions now poses a challenge for … Read more
Shimla: After having six of its MLAs aligning with the BJP in the Rajya Sabha elections and the Opposition pressing for a division of votes to pass the state budget, the crisis within the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh has deepened with Vikramaditya Singh, the public works department (PWD) minister and son of former chief minister … Read more
Home News Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: Polling Begins In 3 States, Congress Alleges BJP Planning For Horse Trading In Himachal Ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, the BJP nominee complained to the Chief Election Commissioner saying that the Congress has issued a three-line whip to its MLAs for the polls, which he said was unethical. … Read more
New Delhi/Shimla: In a loss of face for the lone Congress government in north India, 9 MLAs, including 6 from the ruling party in Himachal Pradesh and 3 Independents, cross-voted Tuesday to hand BJP’s Harsh Mahajan a stunning win in the Rajya Sabha elections. What makes the BJP’s win significant is Congress high-profile candidate Abhishek Manu … Read more
Home News Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Candidate Harsh Mahajan Wins Himachal Seat The BJP candidate, Harsh Mahajan, on Tuesday won the sole Upper House seat in Himachal Pradesh, as reported by PTI quoting an official. File Photo (ANI) New Delhi: The BJP candidate, Harsh Mahajan, on Tuesday won the sole Upper House seat in … Read more
Shimla: The Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh faces dissent from some MLAs who could jeopardise the party’s chances in the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled Tuesday. Former minister and Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma and Sujanpur MLA Rajinder Rana, who were hoping for cabinet berths, have expressed discontent with Sukhu, ahead of the elections … Read more