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Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017

Jai Ram Thakur: Farm expert, amateur theatre actor, BJP man through and through

Chitleen K Sethi - December 24, 2017

Jai Ram Thakur was handpicked to lead Himachal by Modi, Shah and RSS. Here’s why

Here’s what the new Himachal assembly will look like

Gujarat transforms Rahul Gandhi from part-time politician to serious leader

Kumar Anshuman - December 19, 2017

Results of both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections could also work as a reminder for Rahul that the road ahead is full of challenges.

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

Subrata Panda - December 18, 2017

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.

Six seats in Gujarat decided by less than 1,000 votes

Divya Narayanan - December 18, 2017

The Gujarat polls turned out to be a closer battle than many expected, and these eight seats epitomised that with the smallest of margins.

BJP maintains its grip over ‘Gujarat model’ showpiece Kutch

Manasi Phadke - December 18, 2017

BJP improves victory margin in two key constituencies—Bhuj and Anjar—and almost maintained its 2012 cushion in Mandvi and Gandhidham.

Six reasons why BJP swept to victory in Himachal

Chitleen K Sethi - December 18, 2017

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.

The giant killers in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat polls

Divya Narayanan - December 18, 2017

With the BJP set to form the government in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, ThePrint takes a look at the underdogs who became ‘giant killers’.

BJP wins Himachal in a landslide, but faces Dhumal embarrassment

Chitleen K Sethi - December 18, 2017

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.

Big test for BJP as Himachal goes to polls today

Chitleen K Sethi - November 9, 2017

50 lakh electorate to cast votes to choose between six-time CM Virbhadra Singh of Congress and septuagenarian BJP leader, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

Win these 3 districts to win Himachal Pradesh

Chitleen K Sethi - November 7, 2017

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.

‘With Dhumal as CM face, Modi & Shah want to escape blame for BJP’s impending defeat’

Chitleen K Sethi - November 4, 2017

Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh claims voters will reject BJP because of policies such as note ban and GST.

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Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017

Jai Ram Thakur: Farm expert, amateur theatre actor, BJP man through and through

Jai Ram Thakur was handpicked to lead Himachal by Modi, Shah and RSS. Here’s why

Here’s what the new Himachal assembly will look like

Gujarat transforms Rahul Gandhi from part-time politician to serious leader

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