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TopicHimachal assembly polls

Topic: Himachal assembly polls

How Congress is trying to get Himachal DGP who’s ‘close to CM’ transferred before polls

Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu has come under fire from Congress over 'lack of neutrality' & a police recruitment paper leak 'scam'. EC has asked state govt for report, it is learnt.

Congress releases party manifesto for Himachal Pradesh assembly polls

In the manifesto released on Saturday, the party has promised to implement the old pension scheme, 30 units of free power & Rs 10 crore 'StartUp fund' in each constituency.

Why carrots & sticks aren’t stopping BJP leaders going rogue as Independents in Himachal polls

Despite BJP's attempts to placate them, rebel leaders in Himachal Pradesh are threatening party's prospects in more than a dozen seats after being denied tickets.

It’s ‘one family, one ticket’ for BJP, but party’s splitting heirs to placate dynasties in Himachal

To balance out anti-incumbency and rebellion, the BJP has fielded several family members of established leaders. Local leaders claim ‘winnability’ matters most at the moment.

‘Tickets to party hoppers, unkept promises’ — why BJP is facing rebellion in Himachal Pradesh

Less than a month before assembly elections, there’s resentment brewing in the party in HP. Upset with ticket distribution, several MLAs have decided to contest as independents

BJP puts out 62 names in first list for Himachal polls, CM Thakur to contest from Seraj

Some incumbent MLAs have been dropped from the list of candidates. The state will go to the polls on 12 November and the results will be declared on 8 December.

EC to announce election schedule for Gujarat, Himachal assembly polls today

The term of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly will end in January next year, while that of Gujarat in February 2023.

‘Looks like govt not serious’ — BJP faces apple growers’ GST ire ahead of Himachal polls

Apple growers have threatened to boycott assembly election. Their demands include 100% duty hike on imported apples, MSP for their produce, and release of dues by state agencies.

BJP launches ‘Mission 2024’, identifies over 74,000 booths across India where it is weak

BJP sets 4-member panel called National Task Force is led by national vice-president Baijayant Panda. It is tasked with drawing up strategy to win these booths in next Lok Sabha polls.

BJP plans to drop 20% MLAs for upcoming Himachal polls, decision based on ‘performance review’  

BJP undertaking a massive performance review to help beat anti-incumbency. Party lost the Mandi Lok Sabha seat and three assembly constituencies in bypolls last November.

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China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?