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TopicPushkar Singh Dhami

Topic: Pushkar Singh Dhami

BJP set to retain power after crossing halfway mark in Uttarakhand, pulls away from Congress

In 2017, the BJP had swept the state elections, winning 57 seats. The party had polled 46.51 per cent votes then, compared to the Congress’ 33.5 per cent.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami pledges uniform civil code post polls as chorus grows in BJP amid hijab row

With BJP leaders framing hijab controversy in Karnataka as ‘conspiracy’ against India, the idea of the uniform civil code (UCC) has come up again as ‘need of the hour’.

How Uttarakhand’s pretty hill hamlets with blue skies & rolling greens became ghost villages

Distress migration a major issue in poll-bound Uttarakhand. The state came into existence in 2000 after it was carved out of UP with the objective of equitable growth of the hills.

So many ex-CMs, so little campaigning: BJP’s old guard is missing in action in Uttarakhand

With leadership crisis — BJP changed CMs twice in 4 months last year — becoming a poll issue, ruling party is going overboard not to allow Dhami’s predecessors to overshadow him.

Modi, Kedarnath, Ganga arti — what BJP’s campaign push in Uttarakhand says about its message

It’s a no-brainer that Modi is the face of BJP’s campaign in Uttarakhand, with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who took over last July as third CM since 2017 election, taking the backseat.

Driver different, but car will reach destination: Dhami plays down BJP’s Uttarakhand CM changes

In interview with ThePrint, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who took over reins in July 2021, says he is committed to tackling unemployment, claims upcoming polls will be 'one-sided'.

BJP Uttarakhand list out — Khanduri’s daughter among 10 MLAs dropped, singer Jubin’s dad in race

Some of the 10 legislators dropped placated with tickets for family members. Former state Congress women’s wing chief Sarita Arya, who joined BJP 3 days ago, nominated too.

Can Dhami break the losing streak? Uttarakhand’s CMs haven’t had much luck at the polls

The state has seen 10 CMs in 21 years, and only one has successfully defended his own seat in an assembly election. BJP leaders say Pushkar Singh Dhami will break the pattern.

How BJP and Congress in poll-bound Uttarakhand are invoking late CDS Rawat’s name

While BJP leaders frequently invoke Gen. Rawat’s name to buttress their pledge for state's development, Congress has demanded Bharat Ratna, wants 'chance' to implement his vision.

Vindicated, say Uttarakhand priests as state govt decides to repeal Char Dham Board Act

Officials say the Centre’s repeal of the farm laws helped the state muster the strength to withdraw the board law.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.