Calling Congress's odds of winning 'weak', Pratibha Singh — who has often criticised Sukhu-led govt — has opted out of the electoral contest, weakening party's chances in Mandi seat.
Himachal, currently under a Congress govt, has 4 Lok Sabha seats and 3 Rajya Sabha seats. While BJP holds 3 LS & all RS seats from the state, Pratibha is now lone Congress MP from Himachal.
Pratibha, who was a contender for CM's post but lost it to Sukhu, met Mallikarjun Kharge last week. 'Can't keep giving false assurances to party leaders, workers', she says.
Mukesh Agnihotri sworn in as deputy CM. Top Congress leaders, including Gandhi siblings, reach Shimla. PCC chief Pratibha Singh attends ceremony, sits next to Sukhu's mother.
Rahul needs to learn political manoeuvres, she says, adds there are many leaders & stalwarts who can fill that space if the Gandhi scion doesn’t want to devote time to the party.
Former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh have challenged a trial court order to frame charges against them in a disproportionate assets case.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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