Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand crisis: All eyes on 6 PDF MLAs ahead of crucial floor test on Tuesday

With the Supreme Court on Monday giving no relief to nine disqualified rebel Congress legislators in Uttarakhand , the fate of ousted chief minister Harish Rawat`s government now hinges on the six members of the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF) in the state.

May 09, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis deepens, Harish Rawat says will step down if don't win majority in floor test

Excluding the nine disqualified Congress 'rebel' MLAs, the floor test will involve 27 Congress MLAs, 28 BJP MLAs, six PDF members and one nominated member.

May 09, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Disqualified rebel Congress MLAs can’t vote in floor test, rules Supreme Court

In a major development the Supreme Court on Monday gave no relief to nine disqualified rebel Congress MLAs and barred them from voting in the floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly due on Tuesday.

May 09, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Will present myself to CBI for Narco test: Harish Rawat on fresh sting video

Under scanner after a new purported sting video allegedly targeting him came to fore a day ahead of the floor test in Uttarakhand Assembly, former chief minister Harish Rawat on Monday said that he will present himself before the CBI for narco analysis test.

May 09, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Rebel Congress MLAs pin hope on SC for relief, Harish Rawat 'confident' of getting justice

In a major jolt to the BJP, the Uttarakhand High Court on Monday dismissed the plea of nine disqualified Congress MLAs who had challenged their disqualification by the Assembly Speaker.

May 09, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Nainital High Court to decide on disqualification of 9 rebel Congress MLAs today

Uttarakhand High Court will on Monday pronounce its judgement on the petition challenging disqualification of nine rebel Congress MLAs.

May 09, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: Harish Rawat will not appear before CBI on Monday

Ousted Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat, who was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a sting operation which shows him negotiating a price to lure back the legislators, will not be appearing before the investigative agency, said former state parliamentary affairs minister Indira Hridayesh.

May 08, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Fresh allegations accuse Harish Rawat of bribery

Fresh charges on Harish Rawat, Sting audio reads horse trading of MLA's for 25 lakh. Watch complete news story of 15 Shahar 15 Reporter for getting detailed updates!

May 08, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Fresh trouble for Harish Rawat as new 'bribery' sting video emerges ahead of Uttarakhand floor test; BJP, Congress trade charges

The sting allegedly shows Congress MLA Madan Singh Bisht admitting to payment of Rs 25 lakh each to 12 legislators.

May 08, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

BJP attacks Harish Rawat on sting, claims it will form government in Uttarakhand

In the latest controversy, a sting video has been released by a private news channel which claimed that Harish Rawat gave Rs 25 lakh to some of his MLAs.​

May 08, 2016, 22:08 PM IST

'Bribery' video fallout? Harish Rawat alleges phones being tapped, MLAs threatened in Uttarakhand

Rawat alleged that his phones and those of his relatives and aides were being tapped.

May 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Sting operation row: Will wage war against blackmailers after Uttarakhand floor test, says Harish Rawat

Faced with the hurdle of a fresh sting video just days ahead of the crucial floor test in Uttarakhand, ousted chief minister Harish Rawat on Sunday alleged that he was being watched and monitored closely, adding that attempts were being made to curb his freedom and privacy.

May 08, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: Harish Rawat gave Rs 25 lakh each to 12 MLAs, claims new sting operation - WATCH

There seems to be no end in sight to controversies over Uttarakhand political crisis involving Harish Rawat.

May 08, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Disqualified Congress MLAs' plea: Uttarakhand HC to pronounce order on May 9

If the nine Congress MLAs are allowed to vote, former chief minister Harish Rawat's fate in the 70-member Assembly may be sealed.

May 07, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

HC to hear tomorrow MLAs' plea challenging Speaker's action

The Uttarakhand High Court will hear on Saturday a petition filed by rebel Congress MLAs challenging their disqualification under the anti-defection law by the Speaker.

May 06, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Supreme Court orders Uttarakhand floor test on May 10, proceedings to be videographed

Uttarakhand was plunged into political uncertainty after nine Congress legislators revolted and turned to the BJP.

May 06, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Centre to clear stand on holding 'floor test' before Supreme Court today

The Centre will on Friday clear its stand on holding a floor test in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly as suggested by the Supreme Court in the previous hearing.

May 06, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: After CBI summon, Harish Rawat says will cooperate, adds 'Public is ultimate master'

Hours after the CBI on Thursday summoned Harish Rawat to Delhi for questioning on Monday in a corruption case, the former Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that he will co-operate with the investigating agency.

May 05, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: CBI summons former CM Harish Rawat over sting operation

Uttarakhand is without an elected government after Harish Rawat was dismissed following a rebellion in the ruling Congress. 

May 05, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time till May 6 to clear stand on holding floor test

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted Centre time till May 6 to appraise it about the feasibility of holding floor test in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.

May 04, 2016, 11:40 AM IST