In interview with ThePrint, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who took over reins in July 2021, says he is committed to tackling unemployment, claims upcoming polls will be 'one-sided'.
Sidhu's omission from list has surprised many, and Congress leaders are divided over whether it's a 'sign' from the high command, or he's just too busy with Punjab campaign.
Top BJP ministers including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Smriti Irani will campaign for the polls. BJP chief JP Nadda and MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan also feature in the list.
List includes state Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal, leader of opposition Pritam Singh & former BJP minister Yashpal Arya. Polls for 70-seat assembly are to be held on 14 Feb.
Some of the 10 legislators dropped placated with tickets for family members. Former state Congress women’s wing chief Sarita Arya, who joined BJP 3 days ago, nominated too.
Trivendra Rawat wrote to BJP chief Nadda, stating he doesn’t want to contest under 'existing political circumstances', but would work towards the party’s return to power.
Former CM Harish Rawat & supporters say expelled BJP leader is a ‘habitual defector’ who ‘conspired against Congress’ in 2016. Second group says he has apologised, has strong voter base.
BJP expelled Harak Rawat for engaging in ‘anti-party’ activities. At a tearful press conference later, he said he will now join Congress, of which he was a member from 1998-2016.
Prakash, a socialist and ‘organisation man’, is said to be close to Rahul Gandhi, & leaders hope his knowledge and experience in UP politics will help in Uttarakhand.
In a country where unemployment is at a historic high, the national anxiety isn’t about jobs — it’s about reach. Aspirations have shifted from employment to engagement, from careers to content.
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