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Topic: Himachal BJP

‘Nadda’s interventions, misplaced focus on PoK over OPS’ — many reasons for BJP’s Himachal loss.

Support was waning since last year when BJP lost three assembly & Mandi Lok Sabha bypolls. Loss came even after Nadda camped in Himachal, making elections a 'prestige issue'.

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.

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.

‘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

Himachal’s Sukh Ram family, kingmakers in Mandi, keep up party-hopping ‘tradition’ as polls near

Sukh Ram’s son Anil Sharma is a BJP MLA, and grandson Aashray quit Congress last week ahead of assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh.

Are upper castes ‘savarna’ or ‘general category’? BJP picks a side amid agitation in Himachal

Himachal govt is under fire from upper caste groups for using the term ‘general category’ to refer to a panel for them. But ruling can’t afford to alienate Dalit voters either.

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.

BJP turns to ‘Mission Shimla’ before Himachal polls, with pay hikes & thank you notes from CM

Fighting anti-incumbency, Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur is making numerous moves to 'lower the burden' on voters. Central BJP leadership too is keeping a close eye.

Himachal BJP vice-president Kripal Parmar resigns, says party ‘being run like a dictatorship’ 

Kripal Parmar claims he was denied ticket for Fatehpur bypoll, and faced constant ‘humiliation’. State BJP chief says will 'look after his concerns' after receiving his resignation. 

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.