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TopicHimachal polls

Topic: Himachal polls

‘If every state unit functions as Gujarat unit…’ — Modi’s cue to BJP ranks after Himachal loss

At parliamentary party meet, PM praised Gujarat BJP chief C R Patil for poll spadework. He also used example of Bengal under Left Front to highlight progress made in his home state.

‘No resentment’ or outburst against BJP govt? How Agnipath impacted poll outcome in Himachal

Modi govt introduced Agnipath in June to bring down defence expenses. Survey conducted by Lokniti, CSDS-The Hindu suggests every one in two voters opposed the scheme in Himachal.

Lessons from UP Priyanka put to use in Himachal — ‘rebel management’, no naming PM, women’s issues

Another takeaway was importance of understanding bipolar campaign, thereby not attacking rivals but making space for Congress. Focus was on winnability during ticket distribution.

Himachal polls: ‘Hindutva icon’ UP CM Yogi emerges as star BJP campaigner after PM Modi

While BJP feels its Yogi’s 'charisma' and his image as 'the flag-bearer of Hinduism' that drew large crowds, opposition Congress termed it as an attempt to polarise the voters.

‘Nadda ensured PM was in dark’ about ticket issue, says Himachal BJP rebel who ‘got call from Modi’

Ex-BJP state vice-president Kripal Parmar, who has accused BJP chief JP Nadda of 'destroying' his political career, will be contesting as an Independent from Fatehpur constituency.

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Work from beach: Sri Lanka woos remote workers with digital nomad visa, extends tourist visa validity

Signalling a shift in how it is positioning itself within the global tourism and remote-work economy, Sri Lanka joins list of countries, led by Estonia, that set up digital nomad visa programmes post COVID-19.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.