Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017

Himachal polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal sends defamation notice to Rahul Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate for Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal, on Tuesday sent a notice to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi accusing him of making defamatory allegations of corruption against him in election rallies.

Nov 08, 2017, 07:54 AM 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 elections: BJP, Congress' poll promise - Relief from monkey menace

Harassed by troops of monkeys which frequently attack passers-by and destroy crops, residents of Himachal Pradesh are being promised relief from the simian menace by both the BJP and the Congress if voted to power in the upcoming elections.

Nov 04, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017: Arki in limelight with Vribhadra Singh in fray

Virbhadra Singh is banking on his popularity as he takes on a political greenhorn Rattan Singh Pal of BJP in Arki constituency of Solan district.

Nov 04, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

What has 'out-on-bail' Virbhadra done for Himachal, asks PM Modi

Taking a dig at state Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government of being corrupt with no interest in developing the state. 

Nov 02, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from strife-torn Darjeeling

The Centre had appealed for withdrawal of forces so that they can be used for election duties in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.

Oct 27, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

4.3 crore Gujaratis to vote on December 9, 14: 10 points

The election to the 182-seat Gujarat assembly will witness 50,128 polling booths being set up across the state

Oct 25, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

Centre urges SC to allow withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling for Gujarat, Himachal polls

The Central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme court to allow the withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling. The Centre said that troops stationed at Darjeeling need to be mobilised for deployment for Gujarat and Himachal elections that are due in December.

Oct 25, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Congress releases list of star campaigners for Himachal polls

The list includes names of 40 prominent leaders, including Congress president Sonia Gandhi, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, and former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Oct 23, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Multiple factors led Election Commission to hold Himachal Pradesh polls earlier: CEC AK Joti

Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti on Monday said multiple factors, including weather had come into play when deciding why to hold elections in Himachal Pradesh earlier than Gujarat.

Oct 23, 2017, 14:31 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017: BJP releases a list of 68 candidates

Former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal will contest from Sujanpur

Oct 18, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress poll campaign to rake up Jay Amit Shah firm issue

The Congress on Thursday said it will rake up the issue of spike in turnover of a firm owned by BJP chief Amit Shah`s son Jay Shah during the campaigning for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh assembly polls to counter BJP`s allegations of corruption.

Oct 12, 2017, 23:20 PM IST

Gujarat elections before December 18: Election Commission

Gujarat polls are likely to be held during the five-week gap between the polling and counting in Himachal Pradesh

Oct 12, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh election dates to be announced today

As per sources, Gujarat elections will be held in 2 phases while the Himachal elections will be in a single phase.

Oct 12, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

These states will go to polls in 2017

2017 will be an eventful year for Indian politics.

Jan 02, 2017, 16:51 PM IST