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.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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