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Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017

Prem Kumar Dhumal and other major upsets in the Himachal Pradesh election results

Subrata Panda -
The BJP's chief ministerial candidate wasn't the only major upset in the Himachal Pradesh poll results. Here's a list of the biggest upsets.
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Six seats in Gujarat decided by less than 1,000 votes

Divya Narayanan -
The Gujarat polls turned out to be a closer battle than many expected, and these eight seats epitomised that with the smallest of margins.
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BJP maintains its grip over ‘Gujarat model’ showpiece Kutch

Manasi Phadke -
BJP improves victory margin in two key constituencies—Bhuj and Anjar—and almost maintained its 2012 cushion in Mandvi and Gandhidham.
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Six reasons why BJP swept to victory in Himachal

Chitleen K Sethi -
From targeting Virbhadra Singh on corruption charges to presenting its own united front, these are the reasons why BJP is forming a government in Himachal Pradesh.
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The giant killers in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat polls

Divya Narayanan -
With the BJP set to form the government in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, ThePrint takes a look at the underdogs who became ‘giant killers’.
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BJP wins Himachal in a landslide, but faces Dhumal embarrassment

Chitleen K Sethi -
Party wins 44 seats in Himachal Pradesh, but its CM candidate Dhumal loses in Sujanpur, as does state party chief Satpal Singh Satti in Una.
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Big test for BJP as Himachal goes to polls today

Chitleen K Sethi -
50 lakh electorate to cast votes to choose between six-time CM Virbhadra Singh of Congress and septuagenarian BJP leader, Prem Kumar Dhumal.
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Win these 3 districts to win Himachal Pradesh

Chitleen K Sethi -
Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla districts are home to half of the 50 lakh voters of Himachal, and 33 of 68 seats. BJP is making a concerted push to gain ground.
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‘With Dhumal as CM face, Modi & Shah want to escape blame for BJP’s impending defeat’

Chitleen K Sethi -
Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh claims voters will reject BJP because of policies such as note ban and GST.
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‘Delay in naming Himachal CM face to ensure free and fair selection of candidates’

Pragya Kaushika -
BJP insiders say party chief Amit Shah wanted to finalise the tickets on the basis of winnability and early announcement could have affected this process
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