Himachal Pradesh assembly elections

Another blow to Congress, Anand Sharma quits as chairman of party's Himachal Pradesh's steering committee

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma's resignation comes a few days after another leader of the G23 grouping Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned as chairman of the campaign committee in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 21, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

CM Kejriwal's rally in Himachal Pradesh

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is addressing a rally in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. While addressing the people, CM Kejriwal said, 'I have come to talk to you on education. I want to ask you that till date has any party ever talked about education during elections? Some party said that you will give good education to your children?

Jun 11, 2022, 15:06 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi has to accept people of Himachal Pradesh rejected him and supported BJP: CM Jairam Thakur

Jairam Thakur was on Wednesday sworn in as the 14th CM of Himachal Pradesh.

Dec 30, 2017, 20:59 PM IST

BJP wins Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh elections; Congress sees ray of hope in result

Both parties had positive takeaways from the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Dec 19, 2017, 00:36 AM IST

JP Nadda, Jai Ram Thakur frontrunners in BJP race for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister

The indications came after a meeting of the BJP's parliamentary board on Monday evening.

Dec 18, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Fought anger with dignity, says Rahul Gandhi as Congress claims 'we are a force in Gujarat'

He also praised Congress workers for fighting the election with 'decency and courage'.

Dec 18, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

BJP sure to win in 2019, you prepare for 2024: Yogi Adityanath's dig at Congress after Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh election victories

Adityanath said the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh results show support for the Centre's policies.

Dec 18, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Only Observer's phone will be allowed inside counting hall, directs EC

The press note issued by the EC reads,"The Commission has further directed that nobody except the Observer will be allowed to carry the mobile handset inside the counting hall."

Dec 17, 2017, 00:32 AM IST

Exit Polls unanimous on BJP wins in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

Exit Polls Predict Modi Magic Works, Rahul Gandhi’s Campaign May Not Translate to Seats 

Dec 14, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

Watch - BJP MP Anurag Thakur's scathing attack on the Congress

Himachal Pradesh on Thursday recorded its highest polling in Assembly elections.

Nov 09, 2017, 20:42 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2017: Who promised what

The battle for Himachal Pradesh has been a fierce contest between Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). The hill state has been under Virbhadra Singh's chief ministership since 2012 and voting on Thursday will be a test for the state's longest-serving CM.

Nov 08, 2017, 18:18 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2017 - Star candidate - Vikramaditya Singh

Son of the longest-serving Himachal Pradesh chief minister, the pressure to replicate the success of Virbhadra Singh must be on Vikramaditya Singh.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2017 - Star candidate - Champa Thakur

Considered a firebrand leader of the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh, Champa Thakur was one of the first to kickstart her campaign in the state ahead of the assembly elections.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

Tibetans in Dharamsala divided over voting rights in Himachal assembly poll

Tibetans in Dharamsala, living in exile for long in the second capital of Himachal Pradesh, are divided over securing voting rights in India.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: Only 19 women among 338 candidates

Out of 338 candidates contesting the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, only 19 are women.

Nov 07, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

Congress will retain power in Himachal Pradesh: Sushil Kumar Shinde

The BJP has set itself a target of bagging 50-plus seats in the 68-member HP Assembly.

Nov 07, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

Himachal Elections 2017: Independent candidate Vinod Kumar dies of cardiac arrest

Just days to go for Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, independent candidate Vinod Kumar died on Monday due to sudden cardiac arrest.

Nov 06, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections: Congress expels 7 rebels

The Himachal Pradesh Congress on Saturday expelled seven leaders for announcing to contest against its official candidates in the upcoming assembly polls, according to a party statement.

Oct 28, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections: 15 candidates file nominations for on Day 3

Fifteen candidates filed their nominations for the November 9 Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh on the third day of nomination filing on Wednesday, raising the total number to 27.

Oct 18, 2017, 23:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh polls: BJP to announce first list of candidates today

The BJP is likely to announce the first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh.

Oct 15, 2017, 07:14 AM IST