BJP claims Hussain's supporters chanted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ after his victory in RS polls. But, Congress MP says he is being targeted because of his faith & for cornering Centre.
Cross-voting by 6 Congress MLAs in favour of BJP in Rajya Sabha polls set off political crisis in Himachal Pradesh. State BJP leaders claim Sukhu govt ‘no longer enjoys majority’.
Six Congress MLAs voted in favour of BJP candidate in Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday with sources claiming they are ‘disappointed’ with working style of Sukhvinder.
Son of late ex-CM Virbhadra Singh, Vikramaditya says he & other MLAs have been sidelined over past yr. This comes amid BJP's demand for division of votes in Assembly to pass state budget.
Open defiance by 2 BJP MLAs — one of whom cross-voted & the other abstained — indicates simmering dissent within BJP ranks in the state, fuelling speculations of another round of exodus.
Six from ruling party & three Independents cross-voted to facilitate BJP’s win despite Congress's numerical strength in assembly. Votes were tied & Mahajan won through draw of lots.
MLAs Sudhir Sharma & Rajinder Rana have been expressing dissatisfaction with party leadership for quite some time. Abhishek Manu Singhvi is Congress candidate from hill state.
Kunda strongman will be key to ensuring victory of BJP's eighth candidate. Similarly, SP needs outside support for its third nominee. RS polls to take place Tuesday.
According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.
At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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