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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urges people to vote with ‘full understanding to weave the future of Himachal’

Polling began at 8 am amid tight security arrangements on Saturday. On Thursday, Sonia Gandhi lashed out at the BJP, saying said the state is saddled with a debt of Rs 70,000 crores.

Anurag Thakur hits out at Congress on Himachal polling day, says party makes false promises

'Our government was formed yet again in Uttarakhand, UP, Manipur and Goa, it will happen this time in HP and Gujarat,' Thakur said, adding that 'the public knows their real face.'

Amit Shah appeals to women & youth vote to ‘elect strong govt’ in Himachal Pradesh

The elections will decide the fate of 412 candidates contesting the Assembly polls from 68 constituencies. In 2017, 44 seats were won by the BJP, with the Congress getting 21.

PM Modi urges citizens of Himachal ‘to create new record of voting’

On Twitter, Modi also greeted voters who will be exercising their franchise for the first time. 55.92 lakh voters will decide the fate of 412 candidates in the elections today.

‘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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Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

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Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.